Career Training Path

Career Training Path › Colorado › Lincoln College of Technology-Denver

Lincoln College of Technology-Denver

Denver, Colorado · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Auto mechanic schoolsWelding schools
71%completion rate · Colorado avg 69%
$11,730median debt of graduates
$42,500median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$46,396median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$37,032annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 11194 E 45th Ave, Denver, CO 80239 · Phone: 303722572443000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Lincoln College of Technology-Denver is a private for-profit trade school in Denver, Colorado, offering auto mechanic and welding programs, accredited by ACCSC.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Lincoln College of Technology-Denver has a 71.2% completion rate, near the state average of 69.2%, with median graduate debt of $11,730 and median earnings of $46,396 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance at Lincoln College of Technology-Denver is $37,032, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 46.6% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Lincoln College of Te… Lincoln College of Te…: 71.2% 71.2% Colorado average Colorado average: 69.2% 69.2% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$39,550$61,280$78,300
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$44,100$58,590$69,540

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Colorado (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 270 $37,928 $34,315 $8,866
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 2–4 years 174 $33,710 $32,845 $12,532
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 2–4 years 105 $33,710 $32,845 $12,532
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 101 $37,928 $34,315 $8,866
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 75 $33,710 $32,845 $12,532
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 26 $36,867 $37,392 $12,000
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 19 $36,867 $37,392 $12,000
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 2 $36,867 $37,392 $12,000

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

Visit the school's website ↗

Choosing a career program? Pick with the numbers.
Completion, debt and pay for real programs, plus one practical tip a week. Free.
Subscribe →

About this school

Lincoln College of Technology-Denver is a private for-profit trade school in Denver, Colorado. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students here can use federal financial aid through Title IV programs. The campus offers 8 program families, with the most-completed programs being auto mechanic schools (401 completers) and welding schools (371 completers), out of 772 total trade completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 1,212.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 71.2%, which is near the Colorado state average of 69.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $11,730, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $46,396. The annual cost of attendance is reported at $37,032, and 46.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment.

This campus may suit students seeking hands-on training in automotive and welding trades, including career changers, though program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data and should be confirmed directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, prospective students can consult the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges or review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this campus.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The campus offers 8 program families, with the most-completed being auto mechanic schools (401 completers) and welding schools (371 completers).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students may use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 71.2%, which is near the Colorado state average of 69.2%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt for graduates is $11,730, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $46,396, per the College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $37,032.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for schedule details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?126951.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The campus offers hands-on auto mechanic and welding training, which may suit career changers, though specific program lengths and schedules are not reported in federal data.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for program-specific requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach the campus by phone at 303-722-5724 or visit https://www.lincolntech.edu/campus/denver-co for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare institutions directly.

Other trade and career schools in Denver, CO

See all trade and career schools in Colorado or search by ZIP code.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

The Path · Free weekly newsletter
Career training, minus the guesswork.
Which programs finish, what graduates owe, what they earn. Every week.
Subscribe →