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In the most recent reporting year, students from 18 majors graduated from Triton College.
Triton College awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 3,456 undergraduate (3,456 total)
The most popular majors at Triton College, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,728 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 546 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 187 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | 185 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 143 |
These majors at Triton College report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $58,310 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $45,841 |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions. | $38,879 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | $27,936 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $25,700 |
Browse every major at Triton College, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,728 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · General Studies. |
546 | $25,700 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Surgical Technology/Technologist. |
143 | $45,841 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. |
130 | $20,417 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
35 | $58,310 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Sterile Processing Technology/Technician. |
24 | NA |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Medical/Clinical Assistant. |
15 | NA |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist. |
12 | $38,879 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. · Protective Services Operations. |
187 | NA |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | 185 | $27,936 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
102 | NA |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. · Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD. · Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD. |
21 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
14 | NA |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
13 | NA |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician. |
12 | NA |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Solar Energy Technology/Technician. |
8 | NA |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 2 | NA |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
34 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. · Accounting. |
15 | NA |
| Human Resources Management and Services. ↳ Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. |
12 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Restaurant/Food Services Management. · Hotel/Motel Administration/Management. |
5 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. |
3 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| CONSTRUCTION TRADES. ↳ Construction Trades. |
52 | NA |
| Carpenters. ↳ Carpentry/Carpenter. |
8 | NA |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. ↳ Building/Construction Site Management/Manager. · Building/Property Maintenance. |
3 | NA |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. ↳ Plumbing Technology/Plumber. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. |
37 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Culinary Arts/Chef Training. · Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. |
25 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Design and Visual Communications, General. · Commercial Photography. |
19 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. · Network and System Administration/Administrator. |
10 | NA |
| Information Science/Studies. | 6 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. · Exercise Science and Kinesiology. |
12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. ↳ Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General. · Ornamental Horticulture. |
7 | NA |
| Plant Sciences. ↳ Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
More about our data sources and methodologies.