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Lincoln Technical Institute-Union

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

Electrician schoolsAuto mechanic schools
75%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
$31,694annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 2299 Vauxhall Rd, Union, NJ 07083 · Phone: 908964780040500 · 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-Union is a private for-profit trade school in Union, New Jersey, offering electrician and auto mechanic programs, accredited by ACCSC.

Lincoln Technical Institute-Union has a 74.8% completion rate, above the New Jersey average of 61.9%, with median graduate debt of $11,730 and median earnings of $46,396 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union is $31,694, federal financial aid is accepted, and 56.0% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Lincoln Technical Ins… Lincoln Technical Ins…: 74.8% 74.8% 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

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 457 $33,344 $27,390 $12,445
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 204 $33,710 $32,845 $12,532
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 15 $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-Union is a private for-profit trade school in Union, New Jersey. 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's top programs are electrician schools and auto mechanic schools, drawing the largest numbers of the roughly 1,785 undergraduates enrolled.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 74.8%, 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. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $31,694, and 56.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment.

This campus may suit students seeking hands-on training in electrical or automotive trades, particularly those looking for a shorter, career-focused path rather than a traditional degree program, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers considering this school should verify current program offerings, schedules, and licensing requirements directly with the school. Anyone evaluating this campus should confirm accreditation status with ACCSC and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current outcome figures before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Lincoln Technical Institute-Union offers programs in electrician training and auto mechanics, among 3 total program offerings. Electrician programs have the highest enrollment at 457 students, followed by auto mechanic programs at 219.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school 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 can use FAFSA and Pell Grants here.

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

The completion rate is 74.8%, which is above the New Jersey state average of 61.9%, according to federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $11,730, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

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?

Annual cost of attendance is reported at $31,694.

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 eligibility, and institutional accountability compared to public or non-profit schools.

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 phone number or website listed to confirm current program schedules.

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/?185396.

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

The campus offers focused electrician and auto mechanic programs that may suit career changers, but specific scheduling or adult-learner accommodations are not reported in federal data; check with the school directly.

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

Specific licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school via its website or phone to confirm requirements for electrician or auto mechanic careers.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Lincoln Technical Institute-Union at 908-964-7800 or visit https://www.lincolntech.edu/campus/union-nj for application details.

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

Comparative data with other nearby trade schools is not reported here; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?185396 to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across schools.

Other trade and career schools in Union, NJ

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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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