Better Health for All

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation's core business is education, which does not generate revenue from products with direct negative health impacts, nor does it have direct safety implications for physical or mental health. The company offers financial aid and scholarships, with $25 million to be awarded in 2026.

However, tuition for diploma/certificate programs ranges from $10,000 to $45,000, and associate's degree programs from $33,000 to $44,000, without information on cost-plus pricing or affordability relative to median local income. The company targets underemployed or unemployed individuals and offers on-campus housing, indicating systematic efforts to reduce access barriers. However, there is no specific data on the percentage of vulnerable populations reached, making -60 the closest tier. The company trains individuals for healthcare careers, with over 2 million patient care professionals projected to be needed nationwide by 2032 and over 544,000 job openings projected for practical nurses between 2022 and 2032, which aligns with the 30 tier for healthcare workforce support. The company collects and stores substantial personal and financial information, but the LPN program at its Paramus campus is operating under probationary status by the New Jersey Board of Nursing for all starts on or after January 1, 2026, indicating basic data protection with some vulnerabilities. The company provides hands-on education in healthcare, including simulated labs and internships, preparing students for certification exams. The company's operations do not substantially affect mental health outcomes, nor does it engage in preventative health or treatment activities beyond training in specific medical procedures like preventing pressure ulcers or lung function tests.

Honest & Fair Business

No quantitative evidence was found across the provided articles to assess Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC.US) against any of the specified KPIs for Honest & Fair Business. The articles either explicitly state a lack of quantitative data relevant to the metrics or were inaccessible.

was disregarded as it pertains to Lincoln Electric, a different entity.

Kind to Animals

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation, through its Carrington College brand, operates veterinary technology programs that involve the use of live animals for teaching.

The company's policy, as part of AVMA accreditation requirements, mandates that all animal activities must be reviewed and approved by an animal care and use committee, adhering to the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) regulations and policies. Cruel or uncaring treatment of animals is expressly prohibited. The programs are also required to consider and employ models and other alternate methods of teaching to replace, reduce, or refine animal use where consistent with curriculum goals. The company's core business model as an educational service provider means that KPIs related to cruelty-free certifications, wildlife conservation, ethical input substitution, supplier audits, cage-free sourcing, innovation investment in animal-free R&D, animal agriculture ethics, animal-free R&D collaboration, and public policy engagement are not applicable or lack specific evidence.

Planet-Friendly Business

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation reported a 42.6% recycling rate in 2023.

The company has set a net-zero target year of 2040.

Safe & Smart Tech

The company reported no significant data breaches and no material impact from minor threats in its 2024 10-K report, indicating strong preventative measures and a response policy.

It conducts monthly employee awareness training and testing. Lincoln Learning, a related entity, has AI Guiding Principles that include responsible innovation, transparency, privacy, security, equity, and ethical use, with internal policies and guidelines in place to limit AI tool usage. The company's privacy policy outlines user rights to access, delete, and opt-out of data sharing as required by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). It also states that it collects data only on a business need-to-know basis but lacks specific retention periods. The company engages third-party consultants for penetration and cybersecurity testing. It mentions compliance with CCPA, GDPR, HIPAA, and other laws and regulations. The company also mentions the use of encryption and secure protocols like HTTPS.