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Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown

Allentown, Pennsylvania · Private for-profit career college

Medical assistant programsLPN / LVN programs
61%completion rate · Pennsylvania avg 66%
$11,250median debt of graduates
$36,485median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$38,683median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,879annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 5151 Tilghman St, Allentown, PA 18104 · Phone: 610398530040700 · 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-Allentown is a private for-profit trade school in Allentown, PA offering medical assistant and LPN/LVN programs, accredited by ACCSC and ACEN.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown has a 61.1% completion rate versus a 66.2% state average, with graduates carrying $11,250 in median debt and median earnings of $38,683 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance at Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown is reported at $40,879, and the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, with 71.2% of students receiving Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Lincoln Technical Ins… Lincoln Technical Ins…: 61.1% 61.1% Pennsylvania average Pennsylvania average: 66.2% 66.2% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$36,810$43,920$46,490
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$51,500$63,940$72,810

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 142 $27,916 $26,284 $10,932
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 104 $44,662 $44,805 $16,500

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-Allentown is a private for-profit trade school located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The campus holds accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and, for its nursing offerings, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Because the school participates in Title IV, students can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. Its most-awarded programs are medical assistant programs (142 completions) and LPN/LVN programs (104 completions), out of 246 trade completers among 628 undergraduate students.

Federal Scorecard data show a completion rate of 61.1%, which is below the state average of 66.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $11,250, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,683. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $40,879, and 71.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a largely lower-income student population. Placement rates and specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus centers on two health-focused program families — medical assisting and practical nursing — which typically suit students seeking direct-entry allied health training rather than a broad liberal-arts path. Given the concentration in these two tracks, it may appeal to career changers targeting healthcare support roles, though program length and schedule details are not reported here and should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcome data through the school's accreditors and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown offers medical assistant programs (142 completions) and LPN/LVN programs (104 completions), its two program families on record.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

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

Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.

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

The completion rate is 61.1%, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%, per federal Scorecard data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $11,250, according to 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 $40,879.

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 Title IV eligibility rules; here, Title IV aid is available.

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 number or website listed to confirm.

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

You can check the accreditors listed (ACCSC, ACEN) directly or review official federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?213570.

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

The campus offers concentrated allied-health programs (medical assisting, LPN/LVN) that may suit career changers, though specific scheduling and format details are not reported in federal data.

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 to confirm program-specific credentialing.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown by phone or through its website, https://www.lincolntech.edu/campus/allentown-pa.

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

Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard to compare similar programs in the area.

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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