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

Platt College-Los Angeles graduates start at just $26,939—less than half the national median for allied health programs and even below California's already-modest state median of $32,166. While earnings climb 44% to reach $38,908 by year four, that growth still leaves graduates earning roughly $22,000 less than the national benchmark. Among California's 30 programs in this field, this ranks in just the 25th percentile, and nationally it falls in the bottom 5%.

The debt picture adds another layer of concern. At $24,149, graduates are borrowing nearly a full year's starting salary, creating immediate financial pressure that compounds when you consider how far behind peers they're starting. Compare this to the top California programs: graduates from Cal State Northridge or Loma Linda earn $90,000+ right out of the gate—more than double what Platt graduates make even after four years in the field. With 55% of students receiving Pell grants, many families here are hoping education will be a path to financial stability, but these numbers suggest that path is considerably steeper than at comparable programs.

Given that allied health careers typically offer strong earning potential, the weak outcomes here point to either program-specific issues or limitations in job placement. For the investment required, families should examine why this program underperforms both state and national peers so dramatically.