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Taft College
Taft, California · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 29 Cougar Court, Taft, CA 93268 · Phone: (661) 763-7700 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Taft College is a public trade/career school in Taft, California offering dental hygiene programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the state average completion rate is 64.2% and median graduate earnings 10 years after entry are $38,861; Taft College's own completion rate and median debt are not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Taft College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used, and 24.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental hygienists | $102,090 | $124,930 | $132,120 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Taft College is a public community college located in Taft, California, a distant town setting. The school participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help pay for their education. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and its dental hygiene program carries additional accreditation from the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Among trade and career programs, Taft College is most known for its dental hygiene program, which produced 16 completers in the reporting period, out of a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,556 students.
Federal data shows a state average completion rate of 64.2% for comparable programs, though Taft College's own completion rate relative to that state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $38,861. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 24.2% of students at Taft College receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income students enrolled.
Taft College's dental hygiene program may suit students seeking a focused, single-program pathway into an allied health career, including adult learners changing careers, though specific program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and the Commission on Dental Accreditation, and review official outcomes data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Taft College offers a dental hygiene program, which produced 16 completers in the reporting period. This is the only trade/career program family reported for this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Taft College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Its dental hygiene program is additionally accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Taft College participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The state average completion rate is 64.2%, but Taft College's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for updates.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (661) 763-7700 or check the College Scorecard for more information.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $38,861 per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly or visit its website for current tuition and fee information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Taft College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition costs for state residents compared to private for-profit schools. Public status also typically involves state oversight of academic standards.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact Taft College directly at (661) 763-7700 or visit its website for program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Outcomes data can be checked at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?124113.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The dental hygiene program may suit adults changing careers into allied health, though specific scheduling and program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school to discuss fit for your situation.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Taft College at (661) 763-7700 or visit https://www.taftcollege.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby dental hygiene programs is not reported for this campus in federal data. Use the College Scorecard to compare outcomes across schools.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.