Is Triton College worth it?
Triton College is a public, two-year institution in River Grove, Illinois (large suburb). It awarded 1,728 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, biological and physical sciences and criminal justice administration.
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Federal context for Triton College
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Median earnings 1 year after
$38,646
Median earnings 4 years after
$52,701
Median earnings 10 years after
$41,728
Average net price
$4,138
Completion rate
29%
Completions (2024)
1,728
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
6,902
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $27,342 | $44,502 | 95 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $62,280 | $72,368 | 73 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | $29,069 | $52,421 | 44 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $63,003 | $81,882 | 26 |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $34,697 | $50,934 | 17 |
| Agriculture, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agriculture, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Plant Sciences | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Programming | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Information Science/Studies | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Information Science/Studies | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 345 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | 185 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 155 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 136 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate under 12 weeks | 130 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate under 12 weeks | 81 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 69 |
| General Studies | Associate | 65 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 37 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 35 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 36% | 4,289 |
| Retail Trade | 12% | 1,490 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 7% | 837 |
| Educational Services | 6% | 740 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 720 |
| Manufacturing | 6% | 699 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 519 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 4% | 477 |
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Sources: federal figures for Triton College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Illinois. Counts under 10 are not published.
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