At a glance
Average net price
$2,823
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
28.0%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
3,556
In-state tuition
$1,108
Out-of-state tuition
$10,852
Cost of attendance
$14,074
Median earnings (10y)
$38,861
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (50% of credentials).
- STEM9%
- Health12%
- Business7%
- Humanities & arts50%
- Social sciences14%
- Trades & services7%
- Liberal arts33.5%~1,191 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Interdisciplinary13.1%~464 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions12.1%~429 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business7.4%~262 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~242 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~227 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~166 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology4.4%~156 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences2.5%~91 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~55 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English1.3%~46 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.1%~40 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~40 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~35 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~30 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.7%~25 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.6%~20 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal0.4%~15 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education0.1%~5 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering0.1%~5 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
27 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 181 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Associate's | 143 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Associate's | 129 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Undergraduate certificate | 127 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Associate's | 99 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 82 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 71 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 69 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 68 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 66 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Associate's | 36 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 32 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate's | 27 | — | — |
| History. | Associate's | 26 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Associate's | 25 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Associate's | 20 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences, General. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 10 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Undergraduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Taft College
Taft College is a mid-sized institution located in Taft, California, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 3,556 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Interdisciplinary, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Taft College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $2,823 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $1,108 for in-state students and $10,852 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $14,074 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 28.0%, a below-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $38,861 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Taft College confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Interdisciplinary, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (50% of credentials), social sciences (14% of credentials), health (12% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Taft, California (town), Taft College draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Taft College
Q.How much does Taft College cost?
The average net price at Taft College is $2,823 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $14,074.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Taft College?
Taft College has a 6-year graduation rate of 28.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Taft College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Taft College graduate earns $38,861 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Taft College?
Published tuition is $1,108 in-state and $10,852 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Taft College located?
Taft College is located in Taft, California (ZIP 93268).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Taft College at their official website.