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

Platt College-Anaheim graduates from this program start at just $26,939—less than half the national median for allied health professionals and landing in the 5th percentile nationally. While the program shows impressive 44% earnings growth over four years, reaching $38,908 still falls dramatically short of what this degree typically delivers elsewhere. Even within California's more modest allied health market (state median: $32,166), this program ranks only in the 25th percentile. Compare these outcomes to California State University-Northridge graduates earning over $100,000 or even San Joaquin Valley College's $93,000, and the gap becomes stark.

The $24,149 in debt sits at the state median and is actually below the national average, which helps somewhat with the financial math. But that debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.90 in year one means graduates face a challenging first few years. With 60% of students receiving Pell grants, many come from families with limited financial cushion to weather such low starting salaries. The strong growth trajectory suggests those who stick with the field can see improvement, but you're still looking at under $40,000 four years out—a concerning ceiling for a bachelor's degree program.

If your child is set on allied health, this program's outcomes suggest exploring other California options first. The data points to potential issues with either job placement support or the specific credentials this program provides compared to higher-performing alternatives in the state.