Taft College

www.taftcollege.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2023 Average Net Price

$4,627

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

4,135

22% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

33.8%

94 Graduates

About

Taft College is a higher education institution located in Kern County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Taft College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (121 degrees awarded), Child Care Provider (3 degrees), and Court Reporting (1 degrees).

In 2023, 695 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Taft College. 75.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 24.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (436 degrees), 2.48 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (176 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Taft College is $1,104, which is $−7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Taft College is $1,104, which is $7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,627.

In 2023, 43% of undergraduate students attending Taft College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Taft College was $1,104. The cost of tuition at Taft College is $−7,149 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Taft College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,627

2023 Value

42.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Taft College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,627. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Taft College grew by 42.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Taft College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,382

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Taft College was of $12,382 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.61% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Taft College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43% of undergraduate students at Taft College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 18.9% with respect to 2022, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Taft College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Taft College had a total enrollment of 4,135 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Taft College is 908 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,227. This means that 22% of students enrolled at Taft College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Taft College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% White, 3.7% Black or African American, 2.3% Two or More Races, 1.62% Asian, 0.435% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.121% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Taft College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (40.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (19.8%) and White Female (17.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

22%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Taft College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,135 students. The full-time enrollment at Taft College is 908 and the part-time enrollment is 3,227. This means that 22% of students enrolled at Taft College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Taft College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Taft College was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Taft College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Taft College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
2,747 enrolled students
White
722 enrolled students
Black or African American
153 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Taft College is 66.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% White, 3.7% Black or African American, 2.3% Two or More Races, 1.62% Asian, 0.435% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.121% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 323 students (7.81%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 355 more women than men received degrees from Taft College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Taft College is hispanic or latino (436 degrees awarded). There were 2.48 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (176 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Taft College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (121 degrees awarded), followed by Child Care Provider (3 degrees) and Court Reporting (1 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Taft College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (60 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (86 degrees), and History (13 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Taft College are Elementary & middle school teachers (203,413 people), Other managers (163,605 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (148,574 people), Police officers (148,014 people), and Secondary school teachers (97,878 people).

The most specialized majors at Taft College in 2023 are Human Sciences (60 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (86 degrees), History (13 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (199 degrees), and Protective Services (41 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Taft College are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Taft College are Human Sciences (60 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (86 degrees), History (13 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (199 degrees), and Protective Services (41 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Taft College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (570,894 people), Elementary & secondary schools (516,976 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (415,928 people), Offices of physicians (223,460 people), and Scientific research & development services (154,992 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Taft College.

Most Common (2023)

Biological & Physical Sciences
86 degrees awarded
General Health Services
64 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
47 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Taft College was Biological & Physical Sciences with 86 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Taft College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

170

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

525

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 170 degrees were awarded to men at Taft College, which is 0.324 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (525).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Taft College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Taft College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.354 times less than the 113 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 113 degrees were awarded to men at Taft College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.83 times more than the 40 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 18% of students graduating from Taft College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Taft College is Male and Two or More Races (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
436 degrees awarded
White
176 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Taft College is hispanic or latino (436 degrees awarded). There were 2.48 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (176 degrees).

0.144% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
334 degrees awarded
White Female
124 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
102 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Taft College is hispanic or latino female (334 degrees awarded). There were 2.69 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (124 degrees).

Operations

Taft College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.43M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −832k (−34.2%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Taft College had a total salary expenditure of 58M. Taft College employs 39 Professors, 8 Associate professors and 1 No academic ranks. Most academics at Taft College are Male Professor (20), Female Professor (19), and Male Associate professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Taft College are: Management, with 40 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 30 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 29 employees.

Endowment

$2.43M

2023 Endowment

0.0345%

growth from 2022

Taft College has an endowment valued at about $2.43M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Taft College grew 0.0345% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.37M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Taft College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$22.3M

2023 Salaries

12.7%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Taft College paid a median of $22.3M in salaries, which represents 38.5% of their overall expenditure ($58M) and a 12.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.37% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.29% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.13M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Taft College paid a total of $6.13M to 48 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

39 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

40 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Taft College were Professor with 39 employees, Associate professor with 8 employees, and No academic rank with 1 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Taft College were Management with 40 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 30 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 29 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Taft College was Male Professor with 20 employees, Female Professor with 19 employees, and Male Associate professor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Taft College.

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