Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Platt College-Anaheim

The dramatic earnings jump from $25,713 to $51,123 tells an important story about Platt College-Anaheim's allied health program, but that first-year figure is troubling. At just $25,713 initially, graduates earn less than half the California median ($62,420) for this field—placing this program in the 10th percentile statewide. Even after four years, when earnings roughly double, graduates still trail the typical California allied health associate by $11,000 annually. Compare this to California's top community college programs, where graduates routinely earn $80,000-$100,000+, and the gap becomes stark.

The debt load of $16,114 is reasonable relative to that first-year income, but the real question is whether this program provides the same professional opportunities as alternatives. Sixty percent of students here receive Pell grants, suggesting many come from families where every dollar of that debt matters. With 109 programs across California to choose from—many at community colleges with lower tuition and dramatically better outcomes—the case for choosing Platt-Anaheim isn't clear from the numbers alone. The small sample size (under 30 graduates) adds uncertainty: these figures might not represent typical outcomes.

For parents considering this program, the key question is: what specific credential or connection justifies outcomes in the bottom 10% statewide? Unless there's a compelling reason—specialized training, flexible scheduling, or guaranteed clinical placements—California's community colleges offer substantially better returns in this field.