Taft has a population of 6,400 and is located in Kern county.
For California residents, the average tuition for all Taft homeland security schools for the 2009 - 2010 school year was $780.00. For non-residents, the average tuition for Taft homeland security schools was $5,670.00.
Books and supplies for homeland security schools in Taft cost an average of $1,545.00. The average cost for room and board for students living on campus at homeland security schools in Taft was $3,824.00. The average cost for students living at home was $4,120.00 for the 2009 - 2010 school year. Students have a choice of one homeland security college in Taft to attend. In the 2008 - 2009 school year, reportedly 15 students completed homeland security programs in Taft.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $66,510.00 | 850 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $32,690.00 | 430 |