Taft College

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,410

24.3% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$6,947

After Financial Aid

2017 Enrolled Students

6,260

21% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

38.6%

129 Graduates

About

Taft College is a higher education institution located in Kern County, CA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Taft College were .

In 2017, 614 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Taft College. 62.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.1% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were hispanic or latino (285 degrees), 1.23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (231 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Taft College is $1,410, which is $-6,004 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Taft College is $1,410, which is $-6,004 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,947.

In 2017, 37% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while N/A% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$1,410

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Taft College was $1,410. The cost of tuition at Taft College is $-6,004 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

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

Average Net Price

$6,947

2017 Value

5.79%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Taft College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,947. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Taft College grew by 5.79%.

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

$8,302

Room and Board

$1,710

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Taft College was of $8,302 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,710. The cost of room and board did not change between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

37%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

N/A%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

37% of undergraduate students at Taft College received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 19.6% with respect to 2016, when 46% 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 has a total enrollment of 6,260 students. The full-time enrollment at Taft College is 1,317 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,943. This means that 21% of students enrolled at Taft College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Taft College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.8% Hispanic or Latino, 30% White, 5.56% Black or African American, 2.86% Two or More Races, 2.17% Asian, 0.783% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.367% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Taft College in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority Hispanic or Latino Female (35.7%), followed by White Female (21.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (20.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

21%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Taft College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,260 students. The full-time enrollment at Taft College is 1,317 and the part-time enrollment is 4,943. This means that 21% of students enrolled at Taft College are enrolled full-time compared with 36% 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

70%

2017 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 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (61%), 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

Hispanic or Latino
3,616
White
1,879
Black or African American
348

The enrolled student population at Taft College is 57.8% Hispanic or Latino, 30% White, 5.56% Black or African American, 2.86% Two or More Races, 2.17% Asian, 0.783% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.367% 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 45.9% White, 25.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 23 students (0.367%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 158 more women than men received degrees from Taft College. The majority of degree recipients at Taft College are hispanic or latino (285 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more hispanic or latino graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (231 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Taft College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

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 (51 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (47 degrees), and Precision Production (23 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

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 Police officers (142,652 people), Other managers (133,062 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (115,454 people), Registered nurses (58,978 people), and Software developers (57,582 people).

The most specialized majors at Taft College are Human Sciences (51 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (47 degrees), Precision Production (23 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (41 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (27 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

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 Justice, public order, & safety activities (353,178 people), Elementary & secondary schools (283,736 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (177,427 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (115,465 people), and Computer Systems Design (94,595 people).

Degrees

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

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Taft College was N/A with N/A degree-majorss awarded.

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

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 228 degrees were awarded to men at Taft College, which is 0.591 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (386).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Taft College in Biological & Physical Sciences, which is 1.56 times more than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 50 degrees were awarded to women at Taft College in Child Care Provider, which is 50 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

31%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 17% of students graduating from Taft College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Taft College is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.775% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
285 degrees awarded
White
231 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Taft College is hispanic or latino (285 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (231 degrees).

2.12% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

Hispanic or Latino Female
206 degrees awarded
White Female
137 degrees awarded
White Male
94 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Taft College is hispanic or latino female (206 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (137 degrees).

Operations

Taft College has an endowment valued at nearly $703k, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $199k (28.3%), compared to the 2.22% average return ($81.1k on $3.66M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2017, Taft College had a total salary expenditure of $49M. Taft College employs 32 Professors, 9 Associate professors, and 2 No academic ranks. Most academics at Taft College are Female Professors (17), Male Professors(15), and Male Associate professors (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Taft College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 41 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 34 employees, and Management with 31 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$703k

2017 Endowment

0.192%

growth from 2016

Taft College has an endowment valued at about $703k, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Taft College grew 0.192% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.96M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, Taft College received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$19.8M

2017 Salaries

24.4%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Taft College paid a median of $19.8M in salaries, which represents 40.4% of their overall expenditure ($49M) and a 24.4% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 46.9% growth from 2015 and a 3.76% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 14.9M (41.7% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.02M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Taft College paid a total of $4.02M to 43 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.65M (31.1%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

32 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

41 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Taft College were Professor with 32 employees; Associate professor with 9 employees; and Associate professor with 2 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Taft College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 41 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 34 employees; and Management with 31 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Taft College was Female Professor with 17 employees, Male Professor with 15 employees, and Male Associate professor with 5 employees.

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

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