Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Long Beach, California, Long Beach City College is a public institution, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. With 22,427 students, it is a large institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,870 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 28.4%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $10,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.7x. The average net price after financial aid is $6,202 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Psychology, Biology, and Business.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,870
Graduation Rate
28.4%
Median Debt
$10,500
Average Net Price
$6,202
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
6.27x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.7x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
22,427
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
70.9%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$1,556
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,544
Pell Grant Rate
37.4%
Federal Loan Rate
2.1%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$5,505
Income $30K–$48K
$5,412
Income $48K–$75K
$8,180
Income $110K+
$10,089
Student Demographics
Women
56.7%
White
12.0%
Black
11.9%
Hispanic
60.5%
Asian
8.4%
Two or More Races
5.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
24.6%
Accreditations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics — Dietetics (DIETT) - Dietetic Technician Program (Accredited)
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (111)
Associate (62)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $58,212 | 308 |
| Psychology | $38,437 | 275 |
| Biology | $62,849 | 205 |
| Communications | $36,632 | 157 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 157 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 128 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 84 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 75 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 53 |
| History | Not reported | 50 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 42 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 42 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 41 |
| Physical Sciences | Not reported | 39 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 38 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 36 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 36 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 27 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 27 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 26 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 25 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 24 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 23 |
| Linguistics | Not reported | 23 |
| Foods, Nutrition & Wellness | Not reported | 23 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 22 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 20 |
| Business | Not reported | 20 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 19 |
| Journalism | Not reported | 17 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 17 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 16 |
| Anthropology | Not reported | 15 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Not reported | 15 |
| Music | Not reported | 15 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 15 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 14 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 14 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 13 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 13 |
| Physics | Not reported | 12 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Library and Archives Assisting | Not reported | 9 |
| Philosophy | Not reported | 9 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 9 |
| East Asian Languages | Not reported | 8 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 8 |
| Economics | Not reported | 8 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 7 |
| Architectural Technology | Not reported | 7 |
| Dance | Not reported | 7 |
| Geological Sciences | Not reported | 6 |
| Geography | Not reported | 6 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Not reported | 6 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 5 |
| Apparel and Textiles | Not reported | 5 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 5 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Social Sciences | $42,308 | 0 |
Undergraduate Certificate (32)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 1,691 |
| Business | Not reported | 160 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 101 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 68 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 50 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 46 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 45 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 44 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 39 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 38 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 33 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 27 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 26 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 26 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 24 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 22 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 14 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 11 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 10 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 9 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 7 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 6 |
| Journalism | Not reported | 5 |
| Finance | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 4 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 4 |
| Apparel and Textiles | Not reported | 3 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 3 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 3 |
| International Business | Not reported | 3 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Not reported | 3 |
Show 17 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Associate | 2 |
| Special Education | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Special Education | Associate | 2 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Geography | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition | Associate | 2 |
| International Business | Associate | 2 |
| Public Relations | Associate | 1 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Romance Languages | Associate | 1 |
| Sports & Fitness | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Associate | 1 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 1 |
| Entrepreneurship | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Biology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Communications Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Psychology Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Biology Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Communications Programs in California
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Mathematics Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Biology Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's English Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Social Sciences Programs
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