C
Average
Score: 53/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
66/100 · earnings-weighted

Triton College

2-Year Public
📍 River Grove, Illinois 60171
Triton College campus, River Grove, IL
Triton College campus, River Grove, IL. Photo: Jklein32, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 29%
Outcomes
C
47/100
Affordability
B+
81/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
C
52/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

9,262
Total Enrollment
29%
Graduation Rate
69%
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$5,001
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Triton College ▼

29% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$325,392
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,141
1-Year Change
+10.3%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Triton College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$41,728
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,001
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,413
Median debt at graduation
29%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
24.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 23% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 80th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IL wage index 1.04). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Triton College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$63,003$81,882+1%#396 of 962#604$12,266
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$62,280$72,368+11%#144 of 560#177$10,500
Biological and Physical Sciences$29,069$52,421+4%#34 of 85#25$7,875
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions$34,697$50,934+5%#8 of 13#7—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$27,342$44,502+1%#378 of 947#487$9,184

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Triton College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $325,392
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,141/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 60301 (6.1% cap, Oak Park)

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🏆 Where Triton College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#18
Construction Trades, General
of 26 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $11,310 $14,400

Financial Aid

69%
Receive Any Aid
46%
Receive Pell Grants
3%
Take Out Loans
$5,001
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$3,459
$30,001 - $48,000$3,791
$48,001 - $75,000$6,009
$75,001 - $110,000$8,303
$110,001+$9,231

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 481 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 185 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 167 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 130 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 102 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 81 grads/yr General Studies 65 grads/yr Construction Trades, General 52 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 37 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 35 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 34 grads/yr Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 25 grads/yr Sterile Processing Technology/Technician 24 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 21 grads/yr Protective Services Operations 20 grads/yr Design and Visual Communications, General 17 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 16 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 16 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 15 grads/yr Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 14 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Triton College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Natural sciences managers
$161k/yr 104,300 jobs
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
First-line supervisors of police and detectives
$106k/yr 160,800 jobs
Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary
$71k/yr 16,200 jobs
Nursing assistants
$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment
$83k/yr 7,000 jobs

Student Demographics

9,262
Total Students
52%
Women
50%
Traditional Age (18-24)
29%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 29%
Hispanic 48%
Black 11%
Asian 3%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 29%
With Family 71%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,714 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 74%
Hybrid (Some Online) 17%
Fully Online 9%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 50%
25-64 (Adult) 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Triton College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Triton College?
Tuition at Triton College is $11,310 for in-state students and $14,400 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $5,001.
What is the graduation rate at Triton College?
The graduation rate at Triton College is 29%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Triton College a good school?
Triton College has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Triton College?
Triton College has a total enrollment of 9,262 students.
Is there rental demand near Triton College?
Yes! Approximately 29% of students at Triton College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,714 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the River Grove area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology