California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, California · Public, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$10,440
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
68.9%
Admission rate
46%
Undergrad size
35,924
In-state tuition
$7,350
Out-of-state tuition
$19,950
Cost of attendance
$22,679
Median earnings (10y)
$64,403
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 86.8%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
25 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (26%), social sciences (23%), stem (21%).
- STEM21%
- Health7%
- Business16%
- Humanities & arts26%
- Social sciences23%
- Trades & services7%
- Business15.9%~5,716 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~3,883 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering8.8%~3,147 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology7.8%~2,813 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences7.1%~2,540 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~2,461 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Communication5.5%~1,979 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~1,961 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,954 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science3.8%~1,369 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,340 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Liberal arts3.3%~1,196 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~1,185 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English3.0%~1,074 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.4%~517 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~366 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics1.0%~359 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~359 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~345 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.8%~295 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~295 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~244 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~216 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education0.6%~201 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~111 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 2,925 | $41,174 | $15,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 1,125 | $26,891 | $12,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 871 | $25,974 | $16,583 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 703 | $29,311 | $12,906 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 671 | $34,094 | $13,953 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 612 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 589 | $24,556 | $13,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 583 | $29,491 | $12,831 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 579 | $29,475 | $15,500 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 560 | $60,701 | $14,619 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 535 | $23,239 | $13,749 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 527 | $25,102 | $14,551 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 519 | $31,210 | $15,000 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 495 | $56,905 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 463 | $61,380 | $17,653 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 446 | $77,447 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 417 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 401 | $26,031 | $14,928 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 378 | $83,777 | $18,661 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 292 | $39,402 | $12,936 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 277 | $26,582 | $15,000 |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 264 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 256 | $62,480 | $16,437 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 238 | $67,072 | $19,750 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 235 | $46,665 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 228 | $23,769 | $18,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 224 | $27,268 | $15,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 222 | $40,105 | $17,215 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Graduate certificate | 222 | $114,350 | — |
| Education, General. | Master's | 201 | — | — |
| Apparel and Textiles. | Bachelor's | 198 | — | — |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 193 | $55,813 | — |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | Bachelor's | 189 | $66,374 | $25,300 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 187 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 172 | $15,531 | $20,550 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 170 | $36,911 | $18,375 |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 169 | $29,760 | $15,000 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 168 | $25,929 | $12,187 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 162 | $20,025 | $15,000 |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 146 | $21,124 | $12,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About California State University-Long Beach
California State University-Long Beach is a very large institution located in Long Beach, California, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 35,924 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Visual & performing arts, Engineering.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at California State University-Long Beach — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $10,440 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $7,350 for in-state students and $19,950 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $22,679 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 68.9%, a above-average completion outcome. 86.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $64,403 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
California State University-Long Beach confers degrees and certificates across 25 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Visual & performing arts, Engineering. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (26% of credentials), social sciences (23% of credentials), stem (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
California State University-Long Beach accepts 46% of applicants, making it selective.
Location & campus
Set in Long Beach, California (city), California State University-Long Beach draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about California State University-Long Beach
Q.How much does California State University-Long Beach cost?
The average net price at California State University-Long Beach is $10,440 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $22,679.
Q.What is the graduation rate at California State University-Long Beach?
California State University-Long Beach has a 6-year graduation rate of 68.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into California State University-Long Beach?
California State University-Long Beach admits 46% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do California State University-Long Beach graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median California State University-Long Beach graduate earns $64,403 per year.
Q.What is tuition at California State University-Long Beach?
Published tuition is $7,350 in-state and $19,950 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is California State University-Long Beach located?
California State University-Long Beach is located in Long Beach, California (ZIP 90840).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with California State University-Long Beach at their official website.