Median Earnings (1yr)
$35,880
40th percentile (60th in IL)
Sample Size
330
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park graduates compare to all programs nationally

Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park graduates earn $36k, placing them in the 40th percentile of all electrical and power transmission installers certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers certificate's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (19 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park$35,880
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College$142,516
Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois$34,080$41,901$13,0000.38
HVAC Technical Institute$32,208$6,8610.21
National Median$38,716$9,5000.25

Other Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Programs in Illinois

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
Chicago
$4,380$142,516
Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois
Springfield
$34,080$13,000
HVAC Technical Institute
Chicago
$32,208$6,861

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park, approximately 68% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.