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Taylor College
Ocala, Florida · Private for-profit career college
Address: 2531 East Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala, FL 34470 · Phone: (352) 245-4119 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Taylor College is a private for-profit trade school in Ocala, FL offering medical assistant programs, accredited by ACEN, ABHES, and APTA-CAPTE.
Taylor College's completion rate is 27.3%, below the Florida state average of 70.5%, with median graduate debt of $26,250 and median earnings of $60,311 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Taylor College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used, and 75.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $35,880 | $43,680 | $46,800 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 14 | $47,410 | $54,192 | $25,250 |
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
Taylor College is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Ocala, Florida. The campus participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students may qualify for FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants. It is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. The school's primary program offering is in the medical-assistant field, with medical assistant programs listed as its top program (14 completers).
According to federal data, Taylor College's completion rate is 27.3%, which is below the Florida state average of 70.5%. Graduates who took on debt carried a median of $26,250, and the median earnings 10 years after entry stood at $60,311. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 75.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus, with a small undergraduate enrollment of 308 students, may suit students seeking a focused, single-track program in the medical-assistant field rather than a broad range of trade options. Because program length is not detailed in the available data, prospective students—including adult career-changers—should contact the school directly to confirm scheduling and time-to-completion. To verify accreditation status and review updated federal outcome data, consult the accreditors listed above and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Taylor College offers medical assistant programs, its only listed program family, with 14 recent completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Taylor College is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Taylor College participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 27.3%, which is below the Florida state average of 70.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who borrowed carried a median debt of $26,250, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $60,311, per the U.S. Department of Education 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 at (352) 245-4119 or via https://taylorcollege.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Taylor College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid options compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm scheduling and duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accreditors and review federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?449524.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for adult career-changers cannot be confirmed from the data alone since program length and schedule details are not reported; contact the school to discuss options.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Taylor College at (352) 245-4119 or visit https://taylorcollege.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across institutions.
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.