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Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie

Grand Prairie, Texas · Private for-profit

Auto mechanic schoolsWelding schoolsCNC & machining programs
73%completion rate · Texas avg 64%
$11,730median debt of graduates
$42,500median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$46,396median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,036annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 2915 Alouette Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 · Phone: 972660570141100 · 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-Grand Prairie is a private for-profit trade school in Grand Prairie, Texas, offering auto mechanic, welding, and CNC/machining programs, accredited by ACCSC.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 72.9% completion rate versus a 63.5% state average, 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-Grand Prairie is reported at $38,036, federal financial aid can be used here, and 62.6% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Lincoln College of Te… Lincoln College of Te…: 72.9% 72.9% Texas average Texas average: 63.5% 63.5% 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$29,360$48,310$62,270
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$38,380$53,340$64,770
Machinists$38,600$59,180$69,800

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (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, 1–2 years 254 $37,928 $34,315 $8,866
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 2–4 years 135 $33,710 $32,845 $12,532
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 2–4 years 119 $33,710 $32,845 $12,532
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 88 $33,710 $32,845 $12,532
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 63 $37,928 $34,315 $8,866
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 22 $37,928 $34,315 $8,866
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.

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About this school

Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie is a private for-profit trade school located in Grand Prairie, Texas, a large suburb. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus offers 7 program families, with the most-completed programs being auto mechanic schools (344 completers), welding schools (276 completers), and CNC & machining programs (63 completers).

Looking at outcomes data, the completion rate at this campus is 72.9%, which is above the state average of 63.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $11,730, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $46,396. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $38,036, and 62.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students enrolled.

This campus may suit students pursuing hands-on technical training in automotive, welding, or machining fields, particularly those seeking programs shorter than a traditional four-year degree. Program length details for individual tracks are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm schedules directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, consult the accrediting body listed above or the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, linked from the school's federal profile.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The campus offers 7 program families, most notably auto mechanic schools (344 completers), welding schools (276 completers), and CNC & machining programs (63 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 FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.

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

The completion rate is 72.9%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates is reported at $11,730.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $46,396.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $38,036.

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, financial aid terms, and institutional ownership structure compared to public or non-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm schedules for individual programs.

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 federal outcomes data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?226277.

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

The campus offers hands-on technical programs in fields like auto mechanics, welding, and machining, which may suit career changers, though specific adult-learner services are not reported in this data.

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

Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly at the number or website listed to confirm program-specific credentialing.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach the campus by phone at 972-660-5701 or visit https://www.lincolntech.edu/campus/grand-prairie-tx for application information.

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

Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this dataset; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.

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.

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