Lincoln University
Lincoln University, PA · Public · Graduate degree-granting
Lincoln University, based in Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, is a public institution, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 1,539 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $43,167 ten years after enrollment, which is 6% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 48.3%. Mmedian graduate debt is $28,250, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.53x. The average net price after financial aid is $14,977 per year. The most popular programs include Public Administration, Criminal Justice & Corrections, Health Services, Registered Nursing, and Radio, Television & Film.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,167
Graduation Rate
48.3%
Median Debt
$28,250
Average Net Price
$14,977
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.72x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.53x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,539
Admission Rate
65.7%
Average SAT
920
Retention Rate
73.4%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$12,512
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,384
Pell Grant Rate
68.7%
Federal Loan Rate
79.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$14,011
Income $30K–$48K
$13,000
Income $48K–$75K
$15,641
Income $110K+
$21,303
Student Demographics
Women
61.5%
White
0.7%
Black
84.2%
Hispanic
5.7%
Asian
0.1%
Two or More Races
4.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
31.8%
Accreditations
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (35)
Bachelor (19)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | $50,390 | 50 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $54,632 | 39 |
| Health Services | $51,056 | 36 |
| Registered Nursing | $74,652 | 27 |
| Radio, Television & Film | $36,544 | 25 |
| Biology | $55,431 | 19 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 19 |
| Business Administration & Management | $48,706 | 19 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $49,412 | 16 |
| English Language & Literature | $49,159 | 10 |
| Political Science | $47,374 | 7 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 5 |
| Sociology | $50,141 | 4 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| Engineering Science | Not reported | 3 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 3 |
| Physical Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
| Music | Not reported | 3 |
| Finance | Not reported | 3 |
Master (7)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | $63,698 | 16 |
| Finance | Not reported | 9 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 8 |
| Special Education | $68,343 | 7 |
| Business Administration & Management | $61,250 | 7 |
| Teacher Education | $66,552 | 5 |
| Cognitive Psychology | $57,925 | 0 |
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | Bachelor | 2 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Bachelor | 2 |
| Anthropology | Bachelor | 2 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Bachelor | 1 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Bachelor | 1 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor | 1 |
| Religion | Bachelor | 1 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor | 1 |
| History | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's English Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Master's Education Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Criminal Justice Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Public Administration Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Master's Public Administration Programs in Pennsylvania
- Most Affordable Colleges in Pennsylvania
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in Pennsylvania
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