Taft vs. High Desert Medical
Both Taft College and High Desert Medical College are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Taft College and High Desert Medical College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- High Desert Medical's tuition ($52,610) is more expensive than Taft ($9,076).
- Taft's students to faculty ratio (24 to 1) is lower than High Desert Medical (25 to 1).
- Taft (4,135 students) is larger than High Desert Medical (1,803 students) with more enrolled students.
- High Desert Medical ($5,253) has higher amount of financial aid than Taft ($3,883).
- High Desert Medical's graduation rate (66%) is higher than Taft (34%).

Taft College
Public, 2-4 years • Taft, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,108 In-State
$9,076 out-of-state
$9,076 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,883
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
4,135 (All undergraduate)
1,043 Online Students
Graduation Rate
34% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
65% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
24 to 1 Students to Faculty
48 Faculties (full-time)
174 Staffs (full-time)
$99,598 Faculty Salary
$80,218 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-118 capacity

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$52,610
Financial Aid
$5,253
Largest Vocational Programs
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)
Enrollment
1,803 (All undergraduate)
15 Online Students
Graduation Rate
66% Graduation Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
51 Faculties (full-time)
130 Staffs (full-time)
$51,496 Faculty Salary
$60,606 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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