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Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin

Iselin, New Jersey · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

LPN / LVN programsMedical assistant programsCNA classesDental assistant schools
54%completion rate · New Jersey avg 62%
$10,521median debt of graduates
$32,694median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$31,914median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,841annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 675 US Route 1 South, 2nd Floor, Iselin, NJ 08830 · Phone: 732548879842100 · 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 Technical Institute-Iselin is a private for-profit trade school in Iselin, New Jersey offering LPN/LVN, medical assistant, and CNA programs, accredited by ACCSC.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin has a 54.1% completion rate versus a 61.9% state average, with median graduate debt of $10,521 and median earnings of $31,914 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance at Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin is $42,841, federal financial aid is accepted (Title IV), and 66.5% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Lincoln Technical Ins… Lincoln Technical Ins…: 54.1% 54.1% New Jersey average New Jersey average: 61.9% 61.9% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$63,210$75,160$79,980
Medical assistants$37,010$47,210$49,920
Nursing assistants$38,900$46,830$48,760
Dental assistants$38,660$49,390$61,290

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Jersey (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
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 113 $46,660 $44,453 $16,380
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 89 $26,526 $24,580 $10,299
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 300–899 hours 16 $46,660 $44,453 $16,380
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 15 $28,476 $27,551 $9,656

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 Technical Institute-Iselin is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Iselin, New Jersey, in a large suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and nursing programs carry accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here (Title IV eligible). The campus awards four program families, most commonly LPN / LVN programs (113 completers), medical assistant programs (89), and CNA classes (16).

Federal data shows a completion rate of 54.1%, which is below the state average of 61.9% for similar institutions. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,521, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $31,914. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $42,841, and 66.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of low-income enrollment.

This campus may suit students seeking shorter, focused credentials in healthcare support roles such as nursing, medical assisting, or dental assisting rather than multi-year degree programs, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adult learners and career changers considering enrollment should independently verify current accreditation status and outcomes using the College Scorecard link and by contacting the school directly, since some figures such as placement rates are not reported for this campus in federal data.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The campus offers four program families, most notably LPN / LVN programs (113 completers), medical assistant programs (89), and CNA classes (16), along with dental assistant programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited. Nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and the campus overall is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

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

Yes, this campus 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 54.1%, which is below the state average of 61.9% per federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $10,521, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $31,914.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported cost of attendance is $42,841 per year.

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 dynamics compared to public or nonprofit 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 at the number or website listed to confirm program duration.

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

You can verify accreditation status and outcomes through the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?184056, or by checking with the listed accreditors directly.

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

The program mix, focused on healthcare support roles like LPN, medical assisting, and CNA training, may suit adults seeking shorter, focused credentials, though specific fit details such as schedule flexibility are not reported for this campus in federal data.

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

Licensing requirements after program completion are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for details on licensure exams tied to specific programs.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact the school by phone at 732-548-8798 (ext. 42100) or visit https://www.lincolntech.edu/campus/edison-nj for application details.

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

Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across institutions.

Nearby trade and career schools in New Jersey

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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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