Liberal Arts General Studies at Triton College
If you are interested in studying Liberal Arts General Studies, consider the program at Triton College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Triton College is located in River Grove, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 546 liberal arts general studies degrees were granted at Triton College.
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Online Class Availability at Triton College
Many students take online classes at Triton College. Of 9,842 students, 827 (8%) studied exclusively online and 1,783 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Triton College
Use these rankings to compare Triton College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #9 of 215 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #9 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #26 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #50 of 213 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #73 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #357 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Triton College
Students who complete Triton College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,700 |
| 2 years | $24,532 |
| 3 years | $30,616 |
| 4 years | $38,300 |
| 5 years | $43,085 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Triton College take home a median $38,300, compared with $42,293 for all Triton College graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Triton College stands at $8,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Triton College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Triton College are 62% women (340) and 38% men (206).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Triton College
Of the 410 associate’s liberal arts general studies graduates at Triton College, 62% were women (255) and 38% were men (155).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Triton College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 103 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 212 |
| Black / African American | 57 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 14 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 70% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Triton College, above the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Liberal Arts General Studies Concentrations at Triton College
The Liberal Arts General Studies program at Triton College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 481 |
| General Studies | 65 |
Top-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Liberal Arts General Studies program at Triton College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Liberal Arts General Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.