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Platt College-Riverside
Riverside, California · Private for-profit college · Training programs available:
Address: 6465 Sycamore Canyon Blvd Ste 100, Riverside, CA 92507 · Phone: (951) 572-4300 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Platt College-Riverside is a private for-profit trade school in Riverside, California offering radiology/sonography and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
The state average completion rate is 64.2% per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, though this campus's own rate is not reported; median graduate debt is $18,685 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,669.
Cost of attendance is not reported for Platt College-Riverside in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. The campus participates in Title IV federal aid, and about 69.4% 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 |
| Medical assistants | $39,290 | $49,660 | $61,870 |
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 | 63 | $34,806 | $43,493 | $19,891 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 30 | $25,515 | $22,455 | 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-Riverside is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Riverside, California, in a large-city setting. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and it participates in the federal Title IV program, meaning students may use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help cover costs. The campus's most-awarded programs are radiology and sonography programs and medical assistant programs, with about 93 completers across roughly 413 undergraduate students enrolled.
Federal data reports a state average completion rate of 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 10 years after entry are reported at $40,669. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 69.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a significant share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus centers on two allied-health program families rather than a broad catalog, which may suit students seeking focused, single-track training in radiology/sonography or medical assisting. Whether these are short certificate tracks or longer associate-level programs is not specified in the data provided, so prospective students should confirm program length and schedule directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, contact the school at (951) 572-4300, visit plattcollege.edu, or check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this campus.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Platt College-Riverside's top programs are radiology & sonography programs (63 completers) and medical assistant programs (30 completers), spanning two program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, with a status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used. About 69.4% of students here receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 64.2%, but a direct comparison is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates of this campus is $18,685, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $40,669.
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 (951) 572-4300 or visit plattcollege.edu for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Platt College-Riverside is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition structure and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm schedules for the radiology/sonography and medical assistant programs.
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 page for this school, https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?480204.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a focused set of two allied-health program families, which may suit students seeking targeted training, but specific fit for career changers is not reported in federal data; contact the school to discuss your situation.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Platt College-Riverside at (951) 572-4300 or through its website, https://www.plattcollege.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare with other institutions in the area.
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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.