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Taylor College — ROI, Cost & Payback

Private for-profit · Ocala, FL · 308 students

The verdict

Taylor College charges a net price of $20,300/yr after aid — a 2-year total of $40,600. Graduates earn a median $60,311 ten years after entry, $11,951/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline, clearing the total in 3.4 years — a 20-year net return of $198,420, a strong payback — the degree clears its cost fast. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

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Taylor College's 3.4-year payback ranks #226 of 1,280 US colleges we track — better ROI than 82% of them, and #8 of 166 in Florida.

Better ROI than 82% of US colleges#226 of 1,280
Weakest ROIStrongest ROI
$20,300
Net price / yr
Scorecard, 2026
$60,311
Median earnings, 10 yrs
Scorecard, 2026
3.4 yrs
Payback
Our math, 2026
Admission rate
Scorecard, 2026
Taylor College: cost, earnings and payback
MeasureValueSource
Net price (after aid)$20,300/yrScorecard, 2026
Total net cost (2 yrs)$40,600our math
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry$60,311Scorecard, 2026
Earnings premium over HS baseline$11,951/yrour math
Median debt (completers)$26,250Scorecard, 2026
Payback3.4 yrsour math
20-year net return$198,420our math

College Scorecard (2026 release), institution-level · payback and returns are our math.

How we compute this. Payback = total net cost ÷ annual earnings premium, where the premium is median earnings 10 years after entry minus the $48,360 baseline (BLS 2024 median for a high-school-diploma worker 25+). Total net cost = net price × 2 years. We do not discount future dollars. The institution-wide earnings figure blends every major — a specific program's payback can be far better or worse. Full method on the methodology page.

Taylor College: frequently asked questions

Is Taylor College worth the cost?
On the numbers, yes. Taylor College charges $20,300/yr after aid ($40,600 over 2 years), and graduates earn a median $60,311 ten years out — $11,951/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. That clears the cost in 3.4 years and returns $198,420 net over 20 years, a strong payback — the degree clears its cost fast.
How long does a Taylor College degree take to pay off?
About 3.4 years. We divide the $40,600 four-year net cost by the $11,951/yr earnings premium over the high-school baseline. It is a floor, not a ceiling — mid-career raises pay it back faster.
How much does Taylor College cost after financial aid?
The median net price is $20,300/yr — about $40,600 over 2 years. That is what the typical aided student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
How does Taylor College compare to other Florida colleges?
It ranks #8 of 166 Florida colleges we track by payback. Its $60,311 median earnings beat the national median of $43,552, and its $20,300 net price is above the national median of $16,906.