Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians at Platt College-Los Angeles
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in California
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians associates's programs at peer institutions in California (25 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platt College-Los Angeles | $36,236* | $34,028 | $12,999 | — |
| Stanbridge University | $41,647* | $43,867 | $19,500 | 0.47 |
| Mt San Antonio College | $40,929* | $39,125 | — | — |
| Carrington College-Sacramento | $36,236* | $38,358 | $20,000 | 0.55 |
| Carrington College-San Jose | $36,236* | $38,358 | $20,000 | 0.55 |
| Carrington College-San Leandro Campus | $36,236* | $38,358 | $20,000 | 0.55 |
| National Median | $36,090* | — | $18,000 | 0.50 |
Other Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanbridge University Irvine | — | $41,647 | $19,500 |
| Mt San Antonio College Walnut | $1,364 | $40,929 | — |
| Carrington College-Sacramento Sacramento | — | $36,236 | $20,000 |
| Carrington College-San Jose San Jose | — | $36,236 | $20,000 |
| Carrington College-San Leandro Campus San Leandro | — | $36,236 | $20,000 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Platt College-Los Angeles, approximately 55% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 12 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.