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Triton College

River Grove, Illinois · public · mainly awards certificates · 6,902 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACPlumbingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCarpentryCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$4,138
cheaper than 86% of comparable schools
Completion rate
18.5%
Median debt at completion
$9,413
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$41,728
earns ~$10,084.1 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Triton College is a public community college in River Grove, IL, serving about 6,902 students. It mainly awards certificates and associate degrees across many trades and allied health fields. Average annual net price after aid is $4,138.

What to know

The school reports a completion rate of 18.5%, which is lower than many four-year institutions because community colleges often count transfer-outs differently. Median student debt at completion is $9,413, which is more than double the average annual net price of $4,138. Typical earnings depend heavily on the specific program chosen, with Allied Health Diagnostic roles reporting $52,357 two years after completion versus $18,087 for Practical Nursing certificates.

Net price is 36% below the Illinois median ($6,426) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 9% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$52,357
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$42,682
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificate$35,060
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesassociate degree$32,925
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$18,087
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Carpentersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 55 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$59,948
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professionsassociate degree$37,208
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degree$34,420
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$24,532
Biological and Physical Sciencesassociate degree$19,455
Agriculture, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agriculture, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Plant Sciencesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Programmingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Information Science/Studiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Information Science/Studiesassociate degreenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessundergraduate certificatenot reported
Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fire Protectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fire Protectionassociate degreenot reported
Construction Trades, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Construction Trades, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionassociate degreenot reported
Design and Applied Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Hospitality Administration/Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Hospitality Administration/Managementassociate degreenot reported
Human Resources Management and Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Resources Management and Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers associate degrees in Allied Health Diagnostic, Vehicle Maintenance, and Culinary Arts. It also provides undergraduate certificates in Allied Health, Practical Nursing, Culinary Arts, Carpenters, and Plumbing, plus 59 additional programs.
What do graduates of the Allied Health Diagnostic program typically earn?
Graduates of the Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions associate degree program typically earn a median of $52,357 two years after completion.
How many students finish the programs reported?
The official completion rate reported is 18.5%. This figure reflects data limitations for public community colleges where transfer students may not be counted in the same way as graduates.
How large is the student body?
There are approximately 6,902 students enrolled at Triton College.
Is Triton College a public or private institution?
Triton College is a public school.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 149532. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.