Triton College

www.triton.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,140

3.76% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$6,017

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.51%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

9,048

28.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

22.5%

146 Graduates

About

Triton College is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Triton College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (354 degrees awarded), Biological & Physical Sciences (191 degrees), and General Studies (93 degrees).

In 2021, 1,456 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Triton College. 55% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (658 degrees), 1.43 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (459 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Triton College is $4,140, which is $−3,828 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Triton College is $4,140, which is $−3,828 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,017.

In 2021, 37% of undergraduate students attending Triton College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,140

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Triton College was $4,140. The cost of tuition at Triton College is $−3,828 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Triton College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,017

2021 Value

0.501%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Triton College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,017. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Triton College grew by 0.501%.

This chart compares the average net price of Triton College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,884

Room and Board

$1,470

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Triton College was of $6,884 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.92% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,470. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.08% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Triton College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

37% of undergraduate students at Triton College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Triton College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.51%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Triton College was 3.51%, which represents 12 out of the 342 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Triton College had a total enrollment of 9,048 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Triton College is 2,585 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,463. This means that 28.6% of students enrolled at Triton College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Triton College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.3% Hispanic or Latino, 30% White, 11.6% Black or African American, 2.97% Asian, 1.91% Two or More Races, 0.144% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0774% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Triton College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (29.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (21.7%) and White Male (14.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

28.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Triton College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,048 students. The full-time enrollment at Triton College is 2,585 and the part-time enrollment is 6,463. This means that 28.6% of students enrolled at Triton College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Triton College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Triton College was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Triton College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Triton College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
4,095 enrolled students
White
2,711 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,051 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Triton College is 45.3% Hispanic or Latino, 30% White, 11.6% Black or African American, 2.97% Asian, 1.91% Two or More Races, 0.144% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0774% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 628 students (6.94%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 146 more women than men received degrees from Triton College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Triton College is hispanic or latino (658 degrees awarded). There were 1.43 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (459 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Triton College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (354 degrees awarded), followed by Biological & Physical Sciences (191 degrees) and General Studies (93 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Triton College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (85 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (191 degrees), and Science Technologies (10 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Triton College are Elementary & middle school teachers (100,204 people), Other managers (65,415 people), Construction managers (39,305 people), Physicians (37,027 people), and Registered nurses (34,596 people).

The most specialized majors at Triton College in 2021 are Construction (85 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (191 degrees), Science Technologies (10 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (124 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (604 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Triton College are Surgeons, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Counter & rental clerks

The most specialized majors at Triton College are Construction (85 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (191 degrees), Science Technologies (10 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (124 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (604 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Triton College are Elementary & secondary schools (193,419 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (111,880 people), Construction (98,799 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (69,278 people), and Computer Systems Design (47,584 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Triton College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
354 degree-majors awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
191 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
93 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Triton College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 354 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Triton College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

655

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

801

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 655 degrees were awarded to men at Triton College, which is 0.818 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (801).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Triton College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 193 degrees were awarded to men at Triton College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.607 times less than the 318 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 318 degrees were awarded to men at Triton College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.65 times more than the 193 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

22%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 9% of students graduating from Triton College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 22% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 28% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (40.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Triton College is Female and White (40.6% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.74% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
658 degrees awarded
White
459 degrees awarded
Black or African American
167 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Triton College is hispanic or latino (658 degrees awarded). There were 1.43 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (459 degrees).

5.84% of degree recipients (85 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
380 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
278 degrees awarded
White Male
245 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Triton College is hispanic or latino female (380 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (278 degrees).

Operations

Triton College has an endowment valued at nearly $372k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 45.5k (12.2%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Triton College had a total salary expenditure of 110M. Triton College employs 97 No academic ranks. Most academics at Triton College are Female No academic rank (50), and Male No academic rank (47).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Triton College are: Service, with 58 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 50 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 47 employees.

Endowment

$372k

2021 Endowment

1.58%

growth from 2020

Triton College has an endowment valued at about $372k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Triton College grew 1.58% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.92M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Triton College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$37.1M

2021 Salaries

7.41%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Triton College paid a median of $37.1M in salaries, which represents 33.7% of their overall expenditure ($110M) and a 7.41% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.02M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Triton College paid a total of $7.02M to 97 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

97 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

58 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Triton College was No academic rank with 97 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Triton College were Service with 58 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 50 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 47 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Triton College was Female No academic rank with 50 employees, and Male No academic rank with 47 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Triton College.