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Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah

Mahwah, New Jersey · Private for-profit career college

Electrician schoolsAuto mechanic schoolsWelding schoolsCNC & machining programs
79%completion rate · New Jersey avg 62%
$11,730median debt of graduates
$42,500median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$46,396median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$33,182annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 70 McKee Dr, Mahwah, NJ 07430 · Phone: 201529141441400 · 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-Mahwah is a private for-profit trade school in Mahwah, NJ offering electrician, auto mechanic, and welding programs, accredited by ACCSC.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah has a 78.8% completion rate versus a 61.9% state average, with graduates carrying $11,730 in median debt and earning $46,396 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance at Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah is $33,182, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 49.7% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Lincoln Technical Ins… Lincoln Technical Ins…: 78.8% 78.8% 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)
Electricians$48,570$77,250$121,110
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$33,500$56,610$75,410
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$43,290$59,440$71,060
Machinists$46,170$63,190$79,330

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
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 207 $33,344 $27,390 $12,445
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 2–4 years 123 $33,710 $32,845 $12,532
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 92 $37,928 $34,315 $8,866
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 40 $37,928 $34,315 $8,866
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 1 $33,710 $32,845 $12,532

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-Mahwah is a private for-profit trade school in Mahwah, New Jersey. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used to attend. The campus awards programs across five program families, with the most common being electrician schools, auto mechanic schools, and welding schools.

According to federal data, the campus has a completion rate of 78.8%, above the New Jersey state average of 61.9%. Graduates carry a median debt of $11,730, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $46,396. The annual cost of attendance is $33,182, and 49.7% of students receive Pell Grants. Undergraduate enrollment is 1,080, with 463 trade completers.

This campus may suit students seeking hands-on training in electrical, automotive, or welding trades in a large suburban setting; program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm program duration and schedule directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the underlying federal data yourself, consult the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah offers programs across five program families, most notably electrician schools, auto mechanic schools, and welding schools.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the campus 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 school participates in Title IV federal 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 78.8%, which is above the New Jersey state average of 61.9%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $11,730, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $46,396, per federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is $33,182.

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 the availability of certain state aid programs; families should compare cost and outcomes carefully.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at the phone number or website listed to confirm program duration.

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

You can confirm accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review federal outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard link for this school.

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

The campus offers trade programs in electrical, automotive, and welding fields in a large suburban setting; specific fit for career changers depends on program schedules not reported here, so contacting the school is recommended.

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

Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for details specific to each program.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah by phone or visit its website at https://www.lincolntech.edu/campus/mahwah-nj to learn about applying.

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

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; the College Scorecard link can be used to look up and compare other campuses.

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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