Is California State University-Long Beach worth it?
California State University-Long Beach is a public, four-year institution in Long Beach, California (large city). It awarded 10,932 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, psychology and computer science.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$38,082
Median earnings 4 years after
$63,140
Median earnings 10 years after
$64,403
Average net price
$10,440
Completion rate
69%
Completions (2024)
10,932
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
35,924
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $27,511 | $48,926 | 552 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $32,008 | $50,361 | 521 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $34,172 | $58,137 | 438 |
| Social Work | Master's | $66,873 | $82,395 | 434 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $31,270 | $51,982 | 386 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $45,751 | $67,853 | 359 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $21,493 | $43,349 | 354 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $40,976 | $67,396 | 340 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $54,315 | $74,839 | 315 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $100,178 | $111,681 | 306 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $48,961 | $78,085 | 264 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $43,594 | $64,633 | 232 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $34,247 | $58,513 | 226 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $60,378 | $101,428 | 224 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $60,996 | $95,957 | 211 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 1,299 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 688 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 351 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 335 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 333 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 328 |
| Sociology, General | Bachelor's | 312 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 293 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 282 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | 263 |
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Sources: federal figures for California State University-Long Beach. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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