Electrical and Power Transmission Installers at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union

This Lincoln Technical Institute program delivers modest earnings but stands out for its exceptionally low debt burden. Graduates earn $32,841 in their first year, which falls below the national median of $38,716 for electrical programs but actually outperforms New Jersey's median of $31,480, ranking in the 60th percentile statewide. The debt load of $13,875 is notably higher than both national and state medians, but still results in a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42.

The program's real strength lies in debt management—ranking in just the 5th percentile nationally for debt burden means 95% of similar programs saddle students with more debt. Among New Jersey's 11 electrical programs, this Lincoln location ties for second place in earnings outcomes, matching their Mahwah campus and trailing only Pennco Tech-Blackwood by a small margin.

With robust graduate data from 100+ students and 54% receiving Pell grants, this program appears to serve working-class students reasonably well. The 8% earnings growth over four years is modest but steady. For families prioritizing manageable debt over maximum earnings potential, this program offers a practical path into the electrical field, though students should understand they're trading some earning potential for financial accessibility.