Lincoln Tech Reviews

  • 302 Reviews
  • Multiple Locations
  • Annual Tuition: $12,950 - $33,939
23% of 302 students said this degree improved their career prospects
24% of 302 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Keith Philpot
  • Reviewed: 3/11/2022
  • Degree: Automotive Technology
"I graduated from Lincoln Tech in 1996. With the training I received from the instructors helped me in my automotive career. After I was done I started working for a Napleton dealership. With that experience I became a Shop manager for a tire shop with 5 techs. I just turned 60 and I'm finishing my career as a Sr. Fleet Admin for Metra Railroad. We handle 700 pieces of equipment (from sedans to forklifts to 10 wheel trucks. Lincoln Tech enhanced my knowledge of vehicles (gas and diesel) from my Army experience, and allowed me to raise my kids to men and buy the cars and house I've always dreamed of. I will be retiring in about 7 years and I can't complain on how my career turned out."
Laura
  • Reviewed: 2/18/2022
  • Degree: Medical Assistant
"Lincoln Tech in Shelton is a joke. Most of the “students” there are only there to keep collecting unemployment and are bullies while the state of Connecticut continues to pay for them😡. Had things stolen out of my purse numerous times. My glasses and money was stolen. School does nothing about it. Huge turn around in staff. I ended up leaving and was stuck with a bill for $13,000. I wish I had researched this place before wasting my money. Everyone is accepted because all they want is your money. Go to a real college instead. Like I said this place is a joke."
Tina
  • Reviewed: 2/9/2022
  • Degree: Nursing
"If you are considering Nursing DONT!! No college will accept the credits. You will have no choice but to start over if you plan to pursue your RN license. That means taking all courses over again! This is what they do not make clear. Now if you are happy simply being an LPN and will not progress then yes this is a great school. Do not waste 2 years of your life here if you want to be an RN, go to a community college, get all Gen Ed courses and go to an ADN program."
Uriah greer
  • Reviewed: 12/20/2021
  • Degree: Diesel Mechanic
"Going to Lincoln Tech has not been as good as the recruiter made it out to be. I'm 3 months from graduation wishing I would have not come here in the first place. The quality of the education and the equipment is not good at all. The trucks hardly ever start and run and the engine we worked on barely hold together. As far as the instructors go all the old instructors that actually know what they are doing are retiring and getting replaced with instructors that haven't been in the industry long enough to be teaching. Some of the instructors make sure you know they know more than you and others are just arrogant. One big disappointment I have is I was told this school is mostly hands on. Yes some of it has been hands on (when the equipment works) but most of it has been lectures in class. I have specifically and strongly recommended people to not go to this school cause its just a huge waste of money when you can get the same or better quality education for just a few thousand dollars a few miles away. All in all this school is not worth the money and effort."
Rebecca
  • Reviewed: 12/15/2021
  • Degree: Nursing
"I attended the Lincoln tech nursing program in Lincoln Rhode Island. My experience there was alright. I did feel like a few of the mods I had to just read the book because in mod 2 we had a teacher start out teaching the mod and then someone else came and made the test and it was nothing we were taught. In mod 4 we had a teacher accept another job and she was supposed to finish out our mod she kept missing our classes and she would be teaching us chapters way in advanced we would be testing on chapters 10,12,15,16,17 and would be learning chapters 30-35. I graduated in December of 2019 shortly before the pandemic began. I never got to have a graduation ceremony we ended up with a cheap “virtual” graduation that just showed our name on a power point that someone read off of. I received a tassel for the wrong year in the mail. I never received my lantern. None of us were able to participate in the graduation yet they had one person who actually worked there participate. The final straw has been that NO ONE will accept their credits. I am not able to transfer anything over to any school accept another technical school. I want my Nurse practitioner and don’t wish to attend another technical school. When I met with admissions I was told they were accredited and that I would be able to transfer credits to other colleges and that is far from the truth."
no name
  • Reviewed: 10/5/2021
  • Degree: Medical Assistant
"This feels like high school but, WAY OVER PRICED. If you're thinking about coming here please don't waste your time or money... Go to community college instead. Financial aid will pay for most of it, and they pay for you to go school! The MA program is entirely on Quizlet, It depends on the teacher you have whether you're actually learning anything. They only have like two good teachers. A job is not actually guaranteed when you go on externship and they're constantly trying to recruit students to come here, They push for you to tell friends and family to come here. The most exciting thing about the program is drawing blood. The only thing they do good for you is send you on externship. Other than that they do have a good career services, they help you with a mock interview, finding a job and putting together a resume. After they've recruited they wont even remember your name. For being such a small school you would think the staff knew everyone but they're just worried about the money from the students that could be."
Ron
  • Reviewed: 10/3/2021
  • Degree: Automotive Technology
"They lied to me about the student loan payback..tgey said i didnt have to start paying until i graduated..2 weeks in they wanted 150 a week or they would kick me out..i stayed for one course and was told i was done for failure to pay..i returned the tools and they still charged me 4000 dollars for one course...i would not recomend this place to anyone"
Donisha McNease
  • Reviewed: 8/20/2021
  • Degree: Medical Assistant
"I go to the lincoln tech in Marietta Georgia a had an awesome experience. I finished all my clinical classes and decided to do the degree program and I have nothing but wonderful things to say about my time there. I've seen a lot of bad comments on here and I wonder what campus everyone goes to because the Atlanta campus is great."
Jeffrey M Fitch
  • Reviewed: 8/15/2021
  • Degree: Automotive Technology
"The school was great until they let a number of teachers go due to the budget and the teachers that remained were working a full day and exhausted and looked like they were going to fall asleep in class and we all felt so sorry for them. So after that a lot of students started dropping out including me I needed to get a job making money again but I still remember everything that I was taught."
Steven Koch
  • Reviewed: 8/9/2021
  • Degree: Automotive Technology
"I attend there now and I hope these reviews I have read don't happen to me but I can already tell this was probably a horrible decision by the recruiter I spoke with on the phone that completely sold me a dream and when I met him blew me off like we haven't talked on the phone literally 3-4 days a week for a month and hasn't once said a word to me walking by or asked me how I like it there or how I might be doing in class. So now I'm currently looking into somehow getting out of here ASAP. 1st 6 weeks work sheets, work sheets, work sheets... I'm in my 2nd class in electrical automotive and its work-sheets, work-sheets, work sheets, and my teacher takes more cigarette breaks than breaks given to the students while constantly giving us a worksheets and 3 examples, asks us if we understand then complete silence the rest of the class. He 9 times out of 10 dips out the room to "grab something off the copier" which means to smoke another square or maybe something else. And I'm currently working in the field I'm going to school for and non of this is ever applied in the automotive mechanical world with what electrical we are being taught. You would think with how vehicles are going to electric more and more we would be getting some good hands on information but no we are learning to convert ohms into volts into watts... etc... which is basically a bunch of puzzles half the time drawn out by the teacher on a white sheet of paper and then graded on it. Also there is no tutoring options as someone else posted and I am lost at what I'm doing which clearly the teacher that's been there for 18 years I believe he said should know and want to help them succeed but he mentions in class that he's told people just take your 0 and move on. Only great thing about this school is tool discounts with Matco, SNAP-ON, Mac, and Gearwrench. Other than that this whole entire experience is a complete joke. I'm trying to see about getting out of this school to attend a real hands on school because I'm worksheets out in my 2 and a half months there and haven't got to do anything hands on yet besides a couple guys that brought there own oil to do an oil change. But straight up Mr. Burton is awesome and do believe out of everyone I've met he is probably the only 1 that might care a little bit but at the end of the day they are all there for that weekly paycheck and don't really care if we succeed at this school or not as long as they get that Government grant to stay open and get a paycheck. This place is a joke and there has to be something I can do to back out of the school or transfer to a real hands on school that shows you the real deal on what I'm trying to get a career in doing. Do not attend, I promise your going to regret it."
brianna
  • Reviewed: 7/28/2021
  • Degree: Licensed Practical Nurse
"I regret going here. All student services are unreliable and are not there to help students but only themselves. This school does not care about student learning they only care about getting their money. Overly packed classes (did NOT have enough seats one mod), no tutoring, topics not being reviewed YET would be included on tests and we were told by Mrs.Benn ¨too bad you should have read". They just want you to read the complete textbook back to front over and over with no guidance and hope for the best. I wish I would have done more research about this place before going."
Thomas
  • Reviewed: 6/9/2021
  • Degree: HVAC
"This school is a waste of TIME and MONEY please do yourself a favor and do not attend I have one teacher who sleeps during class and watched movies. I also have a job in the field with the program that I am currently enrolled in and was not ready for any of its do yourself a favor and do not attended Lincoln tech."
Aileen
  • Reviewed: 6/9/2021
  • Degree: Medical Billing & Coding
"Lincoln Tech provided me with the right tools to succeed in the very competitive Medical Coding and Billing Field. From the over qualified teachers, supportive administration, and welcoming staff members Lincoln Tech has every necessary element required to shape proficient professionals. Beyond the vast education, Lincoln made sure I was ready to pass my certification exams and went above and beyond to secure my job placement. Happy to be a part of the Lincoln experience. #LincolnTechFamily #LincolnTechStrong"
Jamal Harvey
  • Reviewed: 6/5/2021
  • Degree: Automotive Technology
"Lincoln Tech was the right choice for me. I spent 4 years pursuing a Bachelors. I was older when I enrolled and made the most of my money spent. I am now a successful HS auto instructor. I push my students to the community college because of price and their age but let them know that they will get out what they put in. I got a good education from LTI. Nobody will hold your hand and make you learn. I also tell them that they will pay more for a car than they will for an education there so the tuition cost is not bad if you look at it that way. Far less in tuition than a 4 year college and the need for auto techs is great."
Scott
  • Reviewed: 5/21/2021
  • Degree: Vocational
"Stay away from Lincoln tech in east windsor Connecticut. They are the most unorganized school I have ever seen. If you have any issues with the school they get swept under the rug or flat out ignored. Part of the program that I WAS PROMISED during my tour was I was going to sit for a certain certification. THREE MONTHS AFTER GRADUATING THEY HOLD THE TEST AND DONT TELL STUDENTS THAT WANTED TO TAKE IT. If you value your education, go to a real school that cares about your future."
Kelley J Shreve
  • Reviewed: 4/16/2021
  • Degree: CAD/Computer Aided Drafting
"If not for LTI, I wouldn't have the career I do now. The degree, while not a fancy 4 year degree got my foot in the door and I earned my success on my own hard work and merit. But they influenced my professionalism and work ethic. I feel I have a leg up over today's 4 year graduates because I did have to earn my place and build my experience. Which I could not have done without at least getting my AAS from LTI ,"
Elizabeth
  • Reviewed: 4/1/2021
  • Degree: Massage Therapy
"I wish I’d seen these bad reviews before starting lols. The place does suck. They sell you a dream that you can make happen all on your own. You could go to a better school and learn better. I had someone that would blab away for hours which isn’t helpful especially if you’ve been out of school for a while. I would have to ask what chapter they would be on cause like I said they would just blab for hours and sometimes even speak about things that had nothing to do with the class. I read everything and did everything on my own so I was my own teacher. I can truly say they were nice but they just suck at teaching during this covid thing. DONT LISTEN TO THE ADMISSIONS ppl they don’t know anything, they don’t know what goes on in the classes to give you the right info. I also got thrown into a class I wasn’t supposed to start with so when the teacher started talking about a topic I’ve never heard before ON MY FIRST DAY-I just sat there cause I didn’t have the right information lol. It’s very unorganized and they have poor communication. I think they should of held off opening the school back up. They really weren’t prepared to deal with this covid thing. I would of been better off going to a regular college than going there but again they sell you a dream and i needed something quick but this school is TOOOO quick.They don’t care about ppl they just want your money and that’s it. That’s life I guess. My point is dont go if you’ve been out of school for a while. Don’t go if you live far. Don’t go if your not a fast learner. Don’t go if you suck at taking notes while someone talks without telling you where they at in the books. Don’t go if you don’t drink enough water Lol, they don’t let you bring food or drinks other than water into the school so you have to eat outside and stuff your face with water all day."
Clay
  • Reviewed: 3/24/2021
  • Degree: Diesel Mechanic
"This school sends out recruiters and these recruiter are complete scammers to society and especially young adults. This school is not worth even 1000.00. The recruiter stated it was all hands on and not a single class was hands on and total was 53k not worth it. Jobs are laughing at me for even stating I attended Lincoln Tech for only 6 classes and the dumbest decision of my life. I was threatened by the business office and pulled out of class stating I owed money but was told prior to starting I would not have to pay a dime until 6 months after graduation. I withdrew the program came back to my home state to start school a week later where the first day I attend my new school I was all covered in oil and grease. Total tuition 2500.00 not 53K. Buyers beware young adults beware"
kellen
  • Reviewed: 3/19/2021
  • Degree: Electrician
"now, i went to school in Covid times so I may not have the typical experience, but based on other reviews, it seems my education is typical. Tl;DR: school is a total waste of money, running on promises that are misleading at best, and false advertising at worst. Avoid like the plague. Take your 30,000 elsewhere. find their lessons online and teacher yourself, since you might be doing that anyway. Pre-Enrollment: I signed up due to there glowing graduate placement promises through companies partnered with them to hire 500,000 apprentices over ten years, hands on learning opportunities through 800 hours of hands on lab time, teacher aided OSHA 30 certification, and promises of ampule electrical work. This will become relevant later Classtime: I went to class in person for around 4 months before the shutdown. this class time was... questionable at absolute best. class time was broken down into basically four assignments a day. 1. doing exercises on how to do important on the job calculations. ok, those where fine. 2. looking at a PowerPoint where the "teachers" (because I don't think they're teachers, just electricians) just click through and show you how to add the answers to the quiz to your notes you can look at during the quiz. 3. a repeat of assignments 1, but for a different aspect, usually navigating the code book which is useful. and 4, general asking questions of your instructors and picking there brains. I learned the most through step four. That's it. Once lock down started, the students lost access the assignments 1,3 and 4. Lab time: ok, this is what I thought was going to actually be what I was paying for. they have a lab set up on site with residential wall studs, fire alarm systems, commercial metal beams, all this good stuff for a student to learn and be trained on. I must say, its an amazing lab. its a shame it was wasted. So starting the first 4 months or so, pre lockdown, it was great. we were learning how to do simple things like splicing wires, hooking up devices like outlets and lights, it was great. a whole day of the week was spent in the lab; 8 hours. then boom, shutdown. I lose access to this lab for about 3-4 months. then, when shutdown loosened slightly, we were able to go back in. for 2 hours, once a week. this is not enough time to learn, anything of value. its just not enough time. Now, they had to split all the other classes over the other 3 days, splitting up the classes to maintain proper and safe class sizes. ok, I get it. but this drastically hurt my hours, taking the promised 800 to around 230-ish. we where supposed to get 700-ish to be able to graduate. but my class was just pushed through. Career placement: despite being out for multiple months (graduated early December, its mid March at the time of righting), i am still job hunting. The companies that where partnered with Lincoln to train their own workforce are actually looking for like 20 people to relocate to the other side of the country. Don't want to relocate to the other side of the country? well, you need to grow up and just take the job, or so I was told. ok, if you don't want that, the career placement services will help you! Now, this isn't 100% up to them what jobs they get to place you in. but, all I've been offered is 2 jobs. 2. over 4 months. and neither were hiring for electricians. Do you want to install solar panels (a good job, don't take me the wrong way)? great, they have jobs for that. You want an apprenticeship, like they promised? Oh, well, they'll let you know if they get anything like that, But in the mean time, just take the installer job. They'll defiantly turn you into an apprentice. Well, not according to the companies. so I guess I'm on my own. another service i paid for that I'm not getting much out of. I did get my OSHA 30: without any teacher aid. So that's good at least. I am deeply unsatisfied with my experience, and wish i never wasted my money. Avoid this 'school' at all costs, and dont let your friends or family go there. do them a favor."
Daniel
  • Reviewed: 2/8/2021
  • Degree: Welding
"I truly wish I saw these reviews before I enrolled. It’s what every one says but worse, I’m in my last month or so of classes and feel completely robbed. My class has already been through 4 instructors and the newest one, who started today, is already looking for a a new job. It’s not much of a school, rather it’s a work shop that has Very limited supplies. They give you a piece of metal(a new cut piece of your lucky), put you in the booth, and tell you good luck. If you really lucky you could find an instructor to show them what you did, to check if you’re doing anything right. I was lucky enough to have a few classmates not drop out and we taught each other. The actual classroom work was crammed mostly into one day each module(chapter) we finished we immediately took a practice test, then an actual test, and completely forgot about it. Most of the learning came from YouTube videos and it wasn’t only the students learning from them, one of the 4 instructors would teach himself with these videos before he taught us. To some it up no certificates or things of value, it’s safer to keep the $20,000, buy a harbor freight welder, and learn from YouTube."