At $25,680/yr net price, Platt College-Anaheim graduates earn $40,669/yr within 10 years of enrollment, which is $6,669/yr above the median for high school graduates.
Cost vs. Outcomes
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average Net Price (per year) | $25,680 |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $102,720 |
| Median Earnings (10yr post-entry) | $40,669/yr |
| Earnings Premium vs. HS Diploma | +$6,669/yr |
| Estimated Break-Even | 15.4 years |
| Graduation Rate (6-year) | 61.8% |
| Median Debt at Graduation | $18,685 |
What You'll Actually Pay
Average net price by family income
| Family Income | Estimated Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $25,048/yr |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $25,100/yr |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $26,895/yr |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $27,541/yr |
| $110,001+ | $31,348/yr |
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $43,493 | $19,891 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor | $33,993 | $15,627 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $33,077 | $23,403 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $29,685 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $28,366 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate | $24,576 | $13,014 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $22,455 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate | $21,383 | $16,322 |
The Risk Factor
61.8% of students at Platt College-Anaheim graduate within 6 years. A significant share of students finish, but roughly 38% do not complete their degree.
Analysis
Platt College-Anaheim charges about $25,680 a year, and ten years out the median graduate earns $40,669. That gap is the problem. You pay four years of near-identical prices no matter your income, then land in a job that pays less than what many California workers make without a degree. The return here is weak.
The program-level numbers make it worse. The three bachelor's programs listed all report earnings in the low-to-mid $30,000s, below the school-wide median. Health and Medical Administrative Services is the least risky bet: it pairs the highest earnings of the three with the lowest debt. Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment pays about the same but saddles you with roughly $8,000 more debt, a worse trade. Criminal Justice and Corrections sits at the bottom for pay. None of these clear a wage that justifies the price.
The specific risk here is that program earnings run below the overall median. The graduates pulling the median up aren't coming from the bachelor's programs on this list. If you enroll in one of these three, plan for the lower number, not the $40,669.
The net price tiers barely move with income. A family under $30k pays about the same as one earning $75-110k, and only households above $110k pay noticeably more. So if your family earns little, you get almost no price break, and you carry the full weight of a degree that pays modestly.
This school fits you only if a specific Anaheim-area healthcare or corrections employer already values a Platt credential and you have a concrete job lined up. If you're choosing on financial return alone, a California community college transfer path or a public university will cost less and pay more. Look elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Platt College-Anaheim worth the tuition cost?
With a net price of $25,680 per year and median earnings of $40,669 ten years after graduation, Platt College-Anaheim offers modest returns. The low debt load of $18,685 helps, but graduates earn less than the national average for college graduates.
What are the best paying programs at Platt College-Anaheim?
Allied Health Diagnostic programs offer the strongest earning potential at $43,493, while Criminal Justice graduates earn just $28,366. Most programs cluster around $30,000-35,000 in median earnings.
How much debt do Platt College-Anaheim students graduate with?
The median debt is $18,685, which is relatively manageable compared to many private colleges. However, with starting salaries often below $45,000, loan payments could still strain budgets.
What is the graduation rate at Platt College-Anaheim?
About 62% of students graduate from Platt College-Anaheim. This means nearly 4 in 10 students don't complete their program, which increases the risk of having debt without a degree.