Is Platt College-Riverside worth it?
Platt College-Riverside is a private for-profit, four-year institution in Riverside, California (large city), part of the Platt College system. It awarded 224 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in diagnostic medical sonography technician, veterinary health technology assistant and medical assistant.
Platt College-Riverside is part of Platt College
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Platt College-Riverside
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$32,173
Median earnings 4 years after
$44,565
Median earnings 10 years after
$40,669
Average net price
$21,889
Completion rate
57%
Completions (2024)
224
Years to pay back
2.0 years
Students (undergrad)
413
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's | $26,939 | $48,655 | 58 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $25,713 | $47,638 | 27 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate | N/A | $41,193 | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | N/A | $49,035 | N/A |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | N/A | $39,600 | N/A |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | N/A | $40,727 | N/A |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate | N/A | $34,533 | N/A |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | N/A | $42,114 | N/A |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | N/A | $35,992 | N/A |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $46,664 | N/A |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | N/A | $34,982 | N/A |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | Associate | 85 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | Associate | 46 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Associate | 18 |
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | Associate | 17 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Associate | 11 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | Bachelor's | 10 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Associate | 10 |
| Information Technology | Associate | 8 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 8 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 6 |
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Sources: federal figures for Platt College-Riverside. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page