How much do Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates from Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park earn?

The reported median is $50,285 four years after completion.

How much federal debt do graduates of this program have?

The reported median federal debt among borrowers is $14,130.

Is this program above or below similar programs?

Reported year-four earnings are 3% below the national median for the same field and degree level.

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COLLEGE + DEGREE OUTCOMES

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians undergraduate certificate or diploma at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park

Melrose Park, IL · Private for-profit

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The short version

Reported earnings are close to similar programs.

$1,301 below the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings: 28.1% of annual earnings
Highest price with a positive payoff: $7,850 / year
Modeled 10-year payoff: Withheld by data safeguards
Available price data: 2 detailed offering prices

OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

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+32%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$32,767 → $43,226

649Earn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

253Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

1,015Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median

888Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median

$12,837Awarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential

167Recent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential

01 · PRICE CONTEXT$25,598

Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWING$14,130

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$50,285

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$150/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

REPORTED PROGRAM PRICES

2 detailed prices within this field

These named six-digit offerings sit inside the broader four-digit federal field shown on this page. Prices include tuition, required fees, books and supplies reported for academic year 2024-25.

Program code 47.0604

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Full program: $43,189
Per year: $14,808

Program code 47.0604

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Full program: $39,285
Per year: $17,143

These charges apply only to the named offerings listed. The earnings figure may combine several related offerings in the broader field and degree level, so DegreeVerdict does not automatically use these prices in ROI.

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$25,598Institution-wide annual figure

COST OF ATTENDANCE$29,496Institution-wide annual budget

ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context

COMPLETION RATE68.5%Institution-wide completion rate

WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

$32,767Year 1

$50,285Year 4

$43,226Year 5

CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

3.6% of gross monthly earnings

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$4,190

Estimated loan payment$150

888borrowers represented where reported

HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$50,285 vs. $51,586

$1,301 below the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median

WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49,170 median wageIL estimate · 29,510 jobs · 49-3023$38,310–$73,640 middle 50% of IL wages+5.0% projected U.S. growth · 66,200 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$83,180 median wageIL estimate · 17,710 jobs · 49-1011$66,610–$105,300 middle 50% of IL wages+4.1% projected U.S. growth · 48,900 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$65,380 median wageU.S. estimate · 34,020 jobs · 51-2011-5.6% projected U.S. growth · 3,100 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentAircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$81,680 median wageIL estimate · 3,370 jobs · 49-3011$57,720–$126,500 middle 50% of IL wages+5.4% projected U.S. growth · 11,400 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$64,340 median wageIL estimate · 11,320 jobs · 49-3031$53,640–$80,640 middle 50% of IL wages+3.6% projected U.S. growth · 24,400 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentMotorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$47,840 median wageIL estimate · 360 jobs · 49-3051$45,330–$50,800 middle 50% of IL wages+4.9% projected U.S. growth · 2,600 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentElectrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$93,300 median wageIL estimate · 140 jobs · 49-2093$67,230–$97,900 middle 50% of IL wages+5.4% projected U.S. growth · 500 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardAerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$82,890 median wageU.S. estimate · 11,280 jobs · 17-3021+11.9% projected U.S. growth · 1,100 openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degreeAvionics Technicians$81,170 median wageIL estimate · 300 jobs · 49-2091$46,270–$82,200 middle 50% of IL wages+9.4% projected U.S. growth · 1,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardInsurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$71,510 median wageIL estimate · 560 jobs · 13-1032$61,570–$76,240 middle 50% of IL wages-8.7% projected U.S. growth · 700 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardAutomotive Body and Related Repairers$52,020 median wageIL estimate · 5,750 jobs · 49-3021$48,150–$60,700 middle 50% of IL wages+3.7% projected U.S. growth · 12,600 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentEngine and Other Machine Assemblers$49,630 median wageIL estimate · 650 jobs · 51-2031$45,710–$50,390 middle 50% of IL wages-17.0% projected U.S. growth · 2,100 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Possible alternatives

Same degree, stronger on at least one reported measure.

Every option below reports higher earnings, lower federal debt or a lower college-wide net price. Same-state options appear first.

Rockford, IL

Rock Valley College

$25,293 higher earnings · $5,385 less debt · $20,356 lower annual net price

Earnings: $75,578
Debt: $8,745
Annual net price: $5,242

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Elgin, IL

Elgin Community College

$8,205 higher earnings · $19,572 lower annual net price

Earnings: $58,490
Debt: Not available
Annual net price: $6,026

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Springfield, IL

Lincoln Land Community College

$4,630 less debt · $21,299 lower annual net price

Earnings: $49,584
Debt: $9,500
Annual net price: $4,299

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Chicago, IL

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago

$21,228 higher earnings

Earnings: $71,513
Debt: $30,941
Annual net price: $27,347

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1,015 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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