Liberal Arts & Humanities at Triton College

River Grove, IL · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

with a mid-sized student body of 6,229 in River Grove, IL.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $27,342 track close to the $27,616 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 48.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Liberal Arts & Humanities programs nationally.

The 40% gap between optimistic and pessimistic AI scenarios is notable. With 0% of typical tasks exposed to automation, AI adoption could meaningfully shift career outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates.

At $9,184 in median debt against $27,342 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

At #395 of 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs, Triton College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $43,085 show a 58% jump from the $27,342 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration in this trade.

45 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
41
Low End
45
Score
45
High End
Earnings $27,342/yr (-1% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$480K
12.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
48.8x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
1 of 1
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$9,840
Out-of-state: $29,760
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,184
4.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,085
58% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490 +1.8% 100%
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78,490
+1.8% growth 100% AI-proof

Liberal Arts & Humanities Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Liberal Arts & Humanities careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering other programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Triton College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
This program scores 45/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Will AI replace Liberal Arts & Humanities jobs?
Highly resilient. Liberal Arts & Humanities careers are fundamentally hands-on — they require physical presence and manual skill that AI cannot replicate. Triton College graduates retain 1 of 1 viable career paths even under conservative assumptions.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →