B+
Very Good
Score: 73/100
Overall (traditional)
California State University-Long Beach
4-Year
Public
📍 Long Beach, California 90840
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
40,278
Total Enrollment
70%
Graduation Rate
85%
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
47%
Acceptance Rate
$9,731
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at California State University-Long Beach, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$64,403
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$50,062
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$14,289
Median debt at graduation
68.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
50.2%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 22% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 62nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at California State University-Long Beach
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $100,178 | $111,681 | +26% | #54 of 966 | #118 | $16,743 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $66,090 | $106,540 | +14% | #13 of 118 | #44 | $15,500 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | $89,003 | $103,125 | +10% | #4 of 43 | #23 | $18,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $77,278 | $103,075 | +2% | #76 of 258 | #208 | $19,000 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $66,477 | $101,797 | +4% | #17 of 59 | #44 | $25,775 |
| Computer Science | $60,378 | $101,428 | -5% | #160 of 349 | #236 | $14,885 |
| Computer Engineering | $79,809 | $98,967 | -9% | #130 of 189 | #162 | $17,129 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $60,996 | $95,957 | +4% | #77 of 318 | #238 | $16,616 |
| Chemical Engineering | $45,164 | $92,523 | -6% | #113 of 158 | #144 | $16,248 |
| Civil Engineering | $73,342 | $89,457 | +3% | #61 of 233 | #179 | $15,850 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $36,841 | $79,820 | +22% | #12 of 110 | #20 | $11,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $48,961 | $78,085 | -6% | #219 of 452 | #337 | $14,650 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $48,825 | $76,664 | -8% | #101 of 166 | #138 | $12,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $29,270 | $75,137 | +28% | #8 of 215 | #32 | $12,250 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $54,315 | $74,839 | -2% | #358 of 796 | #574 | $14,551 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $48,631 | $73,988 | +18% | #10 of 49 | #23 | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $38,967 | $73,980 | -5% | #56 of 84 | #71 | $18,329 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $46,453 | $73,857 | +9% | #57 of 187 | #115 | $13,000 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $57,069 | $72,251 | -15% | #43 of 46 | #43 | — |
| Economics | $38,475 | $71,220 | -14% | #259 of 368 | #306 | $18,250 |
| Physics | $42,057 | $70,462 | -8% | #84 of 107 | #94 | $18,654 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $23,110 | $68,578 | +23% | #1 of 70 | #14 | $13,151 |
| Social Work | $42,925 | $68,448 | +32% | #6 of 420 | #20 | $11,716 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $45,751 | $67,853 | -1% | #452 of 1176 | #762 | $15,000 |
| Chemistry | $50,553 | $67,818 | +4% | #93 of 209 | #154 | $12,430 |
| Marketing | $40,976 | $67,396 | -3% | #241 of 516 | #390 | $13,750 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $37,395 | $66,435 | +29% | #35 of 299 | #77 | $16,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $43,594 | $64,633 | +10% | #91 of 275 | #155 | $11,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $33,870 | $63,040 | +15% | #47 of 265 | #85 | $14,000 |
| Mathematics | $32,162 | $61,754 | -11% | #240 of 309 | #278 | $18,000 |
| Biology | $35,053 | $61,492 | +7% | #292 of 841 | #512 | $12,994 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $31,802 | $60,019 | +13% | #96 of 476 | #200 | $15,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $32,168 | $59,787 | -6% | #329 of 565 | #449 | $14,236 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $34,247 | $58,513 | +6% | #186 of 660 | #425 | $15,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $34,172 | $58,137 | +3% | #216 of 660 | #373 | $13,766 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $34,560 | $57,927 | +2% | #53 of 137 | #96 | $12,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $22,148 | $57,643 | +6% | #170 of 610 | #373 | $14,016 |
| Public Health | $32,880 | $57,296 | -3% | #110 of 215 | #154 | $13,200 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $35,436 | $55,588 | +14% | #11 of 62 | #25 | $17,750 |
| Journalism | $28,844 | $55,192 | -2% | #90 of 187 | #144 | $15,000 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $35,532 | $53,933 | +6% | #19 of 63 | #40 | $14,750 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $31,589 | $53,918 | -10% | #53 of 87 | #69 | $15,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $21,609 | $52,961 | -4% | #156 of 225 | #191 | $9,500 |
| History | $25,014 | $52,423 | +3% | #199 of 459 | #317 | $13,804 |
| Sociology | $31,270 | $51,982 | -1% | #237 of 462 | #355 | $12,713 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $51,580 | -27% | #231 of 253 | #243 | $24,770 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $27,726 | $50,453 | -2% | #60 of 103 | #71 | $12,337 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $32,008 | $50,361 | +4% | #13 of 49 | #34 | $12,956 |
| Area Studies | $28,591 | $50,071 | -12% | #52 of 70 | #54 | $15,348 |
| English Language and Literature | $22,933 | $49,804 | +2% | #258 of 576 | #400 | $14,400 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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🏆 Where California State University-Long Beach Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Room | $9,160 | |
| Board | $4,934 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $28,416 | $40,296 |
Financial Aid
82%
Receive Any Aid
50%
Receive Pell Grants
24%
Take Out Loans
$9,731
Avg Net Price
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $5,477 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $6,191 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $9,063 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $12,787 |
| $110,001+ | $18,575 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Business Administration and Management, General
1,681 grads/yr
Psychology, General
745 grads/yr
Computer Science
493 grads/yr
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
356 grads/yr
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
354 grads/yr
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
347 grads/yr
Sociology, General
315 grads/yr
English Language and Literature, General
299 grads/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
293 grads/yr
Social Work
284 grads/yr
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
278 grads/yr
Mechanical Engineering
269 grads/yr
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
237 grads/yr
Film/Cinema/Media Studies
230 grads/yr
Art/Art Studies, General
228 grads/yr
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
225 grads/yr
Fine/Studio Arts, General
207 grads/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
206 grads/yr
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
194 grads/yr
Political Science and Government, General
184 grads/yr
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from California State University-Long Beach's top programs commonly pursue.
Chief executives
$206k/yr
309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr
20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr
221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr
619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr
1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr
46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr
241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr
271,200 jobs
Student Demographics
40,278
Total Students
59%
Women
82%
Traditional Age (18-24)
11%
Off-Campus Renters
👥 Race & Ethnicity
White
15%
Hispanic
50%
Black
4%
Asian
20%
Two or More
5%
Non-Resident
4%
🏠 Living Arrangements
On Campus
49%
Off-Campus (Renters)
11%
With Family
40%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~4,471 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person
49%
Hybrid (Some Online)
46%
Fully Online
5%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)
82%
25-64 (Adult)
16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Long Beach?
California State University-Long Beach has an acceptance rate of 47%.
This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend California State University-Long Beach?
Tuition at California State University-Long Beach is
$5,742 for in-state students
and $17,622 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,731.
What is the graduation rate at California State University-Long Beach?
The graduation rate at California State University-Long Beach is 70%.
This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is California State University-Long Beach a good school?
California State University-Long Beach has a Repit College Score of 73/100 (Grade: B+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
- Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (B+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend California State University-Long Beach?
California State University-Long Beach has a total enrollment of 40,278 students.
Most students (82%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near California State University-Long Beach?
Yes! Approximately 11% of students at California State University-Long Beach live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 4,471 students who need rental housing near campus.
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