Triton College

River Grove, Illinois · Public, 2-year

At a glance

Average net price

$4,138

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

29.0%

Admission rate

Not available

Undergrad size

6,902

In-state tuition

$5,070

Out-of-state tuition

$15,330

Cost of attendance

$12,235

Median earnings (10y)

$41,728

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
Not available
Locale
Suburb

Programs breakdown

17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (43%), trades & services (26%), health (21%).

  • STEM5%
  • Health21%
  • Business4%
  • Humanities & arts43%
  • Social sciences1%
  • Trades & services26%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's801$25,700$8,500
Biological and Physical Sciences.Associate's344$27,936$10,984
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.Undergraduate certificate320$20,417
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Undergraduate certificate206
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Undergraduate certificate160
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Associate's138$53,274$14,285
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's126$58,310$18,209
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate72
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Undergraduate certificate66$40,312
Construction Trades, General.Associate's60
Precision Metal Working.Undergraduate certificate58
Construction Trades, General.Undergraduate certificate49
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Associate's44
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's40
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions.Associate's39$38,879
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.Associate's32
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate32
Accounting and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate32
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Undergraduate certificate25
Design and Applied Arts.Associate's21
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's21
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate17
Carpenters.Undergraduate certificate17
Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians.Associate's16
Fire Protection.Associate's16
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate14
Computer Programming.Undergraduate certificate11
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate10
Design and Applied Arts.Undergraduate certificate10
Human Resources Management and Services.Associate's10
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Associate's9
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Undergraduate certificate9
Human Resources Management and Services.Undergraduate certificate9
Culinary Arts and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate8
Culinary Arts and Related Services.Associate's8
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services.Undergraduate certificate7
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate7
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate7
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.Undergraduate certificate7
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.Undergraduate certificate7

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Triton College

Triton College is a large institution located in River Grove, Illinois, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 6,902 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Homeland security & law enforcement.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Triton College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $4,138 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $5,070 for in-state students and $15,330 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $12,235 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 29.0%, a below-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $41,728 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Triton College confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Homeland security & law enforcement. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (43% of credentials), trades & services (26% of credentials), health (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.

Location & campus

Set in River Grove, Illinois (suburb), Triton College draws students from across Illinois and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Triton College

Q.How much does Triton College cost?

The average net price at Triton College is $4,138 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $12,235.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Triton College?

Triton College has a 6-year graduation rate of 29.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How much do Triton College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Triton College graduate earns $41,728 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Triton College?

Published tuition is $5,070 in-state and $15,330 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Triton College located?

Triton College is located in River Grove, Illinois (ZIP 60171).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Triton College at their official website.