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California State University-Long Beach

Public Long Beach, CA · Urban · Far West · 93% data reported · Agent Insights
69%
Graduation Rate
$64,403
Earnings (10yr)
$10,440
Net Price
46%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

California State University-Long Beach enrolls 35,924 students, making it one of the largest public universities in California. With a graduation rate of 69%, students can expect a solid chance of completing their degrees in a supportive environment.

Data from Opportunity Insights indicates that graduates from CSU-Long Beach can expect to earn about $64,403 within ten years of graduation. While the mobility rate and success rate for students from the bottom 20% are not available, the university's strong earnings potential suggests that many graduates find pathways to economic stability.

The net price for attending CSU-Long Beach is $10,440, with median student debt at $14,289. Half of the student body receives Pell Grants, indicating a significant portion of students come from low-income backgrounds. Students in fields like Business, Visual Arts, Engineering, Psychology, and Social Sciences tend to thrive here, leveraging the university's resources to build successful careers.

Rankings

How California Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation69%Earnings 10yr$64KNet Price$10KRetention87%Median Debt$14KPell Grant Rate50%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$7K$0-30K$8K$30-48K$10K$48-75K$20K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$7,350
In-State Tuition
$19,950
Out-of-State
$10,440
Avg Net Price
$14,289
Median Debt
50%
Pell Grant Rate
24%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$7,183
Family Income $0–$30K
$7,831
Family Income $30K–$48K
$9,705
Family Income $48K–$75K
$19,750
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$50,062
6 Years After Entry
$56,802
8 Years
$64,403
10 Years
0.22x
Debt-to-Earnings
66%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$50,062 6yr $56,802 8yr $64,403 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.68
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.01
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
7.1%
Volunteering Rate
0.97
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 46%
Retention Rate 87%
Full-Time Faculty 45%
Faculty Salary (mo) $12,276
Diversity Index 0.66
First-Gen Students 49%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 16%
Visual & Performing Arts 11%
Engineering 9%
Psychology 8%
Social Sciences 7%
Health Professions 7%
Communications 6%
Biology & Biomedical 5%