Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in New Jersey

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies certificate's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (15 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin$38,671
Universal Technical Institute-Bloomfield$40,469$46,698$16,0000.40
Pennco Tech-Blackwood$36,800$34,867$13,6750.37
Lincoln Technical Institute-Union$35,905$42,123$13,5600.38
Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah$35,905$42,123$13,5600.38
Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield$35,905$42,123$13,5600.38
National Median$35,905$11,0000.31

Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Programs in New Jersey

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Jersey schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Universal Technical Institute-Bloomfield
Bloomfield
$40,469$16,000
Pennco Tech-Blackwood
Blackwood
$36,800$13,675
Lincoln Technical Institute-Union
Union
$35,905$13,560
Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah
Mahwah
$35,905$13,560
Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield
South Plainfield
$35,905$13,560

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 Technical Institute-Iselin, approximately 62% 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.