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Platt College-Los Angeles
Alhambra, California · Private for-profit college
Address: 1000 South Fremont Avenue, A9W, Alhambra, CA 91803 · Phone: (626) 300-5444 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Platt College-Los Angeles is a private for-profit trade school in Alhambra, California offering radiology, LPN, and medical assistant programs, accredited by ACCSC.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates carry a median debt of $18,685 and earn a median of $40,669 ten years after entry; this campus's completion rate versus the state average of 64.2% is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported for Platt College-Los Angeles in federal data, but federal financial aid can be used here, and about 48.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $70,210 | $121,260 | $137,770 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $64,390 | $79,750 | $93,720 |
| Medical assistants | $39,290 | $49,660 | $61,870 |
| Nursing assistants | $40,110 | $47,630 | $54,800 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 65 | $34,806 | $43,493 | $19,891 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 15 | $25,515 | $22,455 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 14 | $24,173 | $29,685 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 2–4 years | 5 | $24,173 | $29,685 | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Platt College-Los Angeles is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Alhambra, California, a large suburb. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. Across its five program families, the school awards the most credentials in radiology and sonography programs (65 completers), LPN/LVN programs (16), and medical assistant programs (15), with 110 total trade completers among 570 undergraduate students.
Federal data shows the statewide average completion rate is 64.2%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $18,685, and median earnings ten years after entry are $40,669. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 48.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body relies on need-based federal aid.
Given its concentration in short, clinically-oriented healthcare programs like radiology, LPN, and medical assisting, this campus may suit career changers seeking focused, occupation-specific training rather than a traditional degree path. Program length details are not reported here, so prospective students should confirm schedules directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data, check with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Platt College-Los Angeles offers five program families, with the most completers in radiology & sonography programs (65), LPN/LVN programs (16), and medical assistant programs (15).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid, and about 48.2% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The California state average completion rate is 64.2%, for reference.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $18,685, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates are $40,669 ten years after entry, per federal Scorecard data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (626) 300-5444 or visit its website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Platt College-Los Angeles is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and institutional funding compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to confirm program schedules and durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review federal outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?260789.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus's focus on short, occupation-specific healthcare programs like radiology, LPN, and medical assisting may suit career changers, though specific program lengths are not reported here to confirm fit.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Platt College-Los Angeles at (626) 300-5444 or visit https://www.plattcollege.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparisons to other nearby schools; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?260789 to compare outcomes across institutions.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.