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Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 9191 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136 · Phone: 215335080040500 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia is a private for-profit trade school in Philadelphia, PA offering auto mechanic training, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 57.8% completion rate versus a 66.2% state average, median graduate debt of $11,250, and median earnings of $38,683 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia is $31,905, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 74.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $35,600 | $49,800 | $62,780 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Pennsylvania (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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 138 | $32,355 | $30,265 | $13,062 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 7 | $31,440 | $30,336 | $18,885 |
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.
About this school
Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia is a private for-profit trade school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students can use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) here because the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus is best known for its auto mechanic training, with 145 completers reported in that field out of roughly 345 undergraduate students enrolled overall.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 57.8%, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%. Graduates who take out loans carry a median debt of $11,250, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,683. The annual cost of attendance is $31,905, and 74.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of low-income enrollment. No other program-family figures were reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students who want focused, hands-on automotive training rather than a multi-year associate degree path, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adult learners and career changers should independently verify accreditation status through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review outcome data directly on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling. Prospective students should also contact the school directly for current tuition, schedules, and enrollment requirements, since those specifics are not part of the federal dataset used here.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Federal data lists auto mechanic schools as the top program at this campus, with 145 completers reported. Only one program family is documented in the available data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and its status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants. About 74.7% of students here receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 57.8%, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is $11,250, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,683, per federal Scorecard data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $31,905.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can mean different pricing and outcome patterns than public or non-profit institutions, so comparing Scorecard data across schools is recommended.
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 its listed phone number or website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review official outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?213589.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus's focus on a single trade program, auto mechanics, may suit those seeking targeted hands-on training, but specific fit depends on program length and schedule, which are not reported for this campus 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 directly to ask about state licensing for automotive technicians.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the campus by phone at 215335080040500 or visit its website at https://www.lincolntech.edu/campus/philadelphia-pa.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Direct comparisons are not available from the data provided; prospective students can use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across similar schools.
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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.