Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies at Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor

This automotive program at Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor delivers below-average outcomes that should give parents pause. With first-year earnings of $32,767, graduates earn about $3,100 less than the national median for similar programs and fall in just the 33rd percentile nationally. Even within Connecticut's limited automotive training landscape, this program ranks in the bottom half (40th percentile) despite the state's generally higher wage environment.

The debt picture offers some relief—at $14,130, it's actually lower than many vocational programs and represents a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43. Students do see decent earnings growth of 18% by year four, reaching $38,597, which helps close the gap with better-performing programs over time. The robust sample size of 100+ graduates makes these figures reliable.

However, when you can find better outcomes at nearby Porter & Chester Institute locations earning $1,200-$1,600 more annually for similar training, this program appears to be a weaker choice. The 47% Pell grant rate indicates the school serves many lower-income students, but that doesn't justify settling for below-market outcomes. Your child would likely be better served exploring other automotive programs in Connecticut that deliver stronger earning potential from day one.