Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln

Lincoln Technical Institute's practical nursing program delivers exceptional early earnings that put it among the nation's top performers, with graduates earning $54,390 in their first year—significantly above the national median of $44,134 for similar programs. This places the program in the 90th percentile nationally, meaning it outperforms 90% of comparable nursing programs across the country. The debt load of $17,644 is reasonable, resulting in a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.32.

However, there's a concerning pattern in the earnings trajectory. While graduates start strong, their median earnings actually decline to $50,694 by year four—a 7% drop that's unusual for healthcare programs. In Rhode Island specifically, this program ranks in the 60th percentile, suggesting that while it's excellent nationally, it's more middle-of-the-pack within the state. The fact that 63% of students receive Pell grants indicates this program successfully serves lower-income students.

For parents considering this investment, the strong initial earnings and reasonable debt make this program financially viable in the short term. However, the earnings decline raises questions about long-term career growth potential. This could reflect the nature of practical nursing roles or regional market dynamics. Given the robust sample size of 100+ graduates, these figures are reliable indicators of program outcomes.