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Mechanical Engineering at Triton College
If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Triton College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Triton College is in River Grove, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 13 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at Triton College.
Online Class Availability at Triton College
Online coursework is an option at Triton College. Of 9,842 students, 827 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,783 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Triton College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Triton College are 0% women (0) and 100% men (13).
Mechanical Engineering Associate’s Program at Triton College
Among the 9 associate’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Triton College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Triton College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Triton College, above the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at Triton College
The Mechanical Engineering program at Triton College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | 13 |
Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at Triton College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Robotics Technicians | $131,252 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $78,252 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $77,835 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | $50,761 |
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.