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Long Beach City College

Public Long Beach, CA · Urban · Far West · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
28%
Graduation Rate
$38,870
Earnings (10yr)
$6,202
Net Price
22,427
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Overview

Nearly 22,500 students choose Long Beach City College each year, making it a significant hub for community college education in California. With a net price of $6,202, it offers an affordable option for students looking to further their education without incurring overwhelming debt.

Long Beach City College's graduates earn a median salary of $38,870 after ten years. While the graduation rate stands at 28%, the data suggests that many students who enroll may not complete their degrees in the traditional timeframe. For those who do, the financial outlook can be supportive, especially for those who take advantage of the 37% of students receiving Pell Grants.

Students who thrive here often pursue programs in Humanities, Business & Marketing, Health Professions, Psychology, and Social Sciences. The college caters well to those looking for a strong foundation before transferring to a four-year institution or entering the workforce with marketable skills.

Rankings

How Long Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation28%Earnings 10yr$39KNet Price$6KRetention71%Median Debt$11KPell Grant Rate37%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$6K$0-30K$5K$30-48K$8K$48-75K$10K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%2416.7%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1368.0%MOBILITY330.59%

Cost & Financial Aid

$1,556
In-State Tuition
$12,544
Out-of-State
$6,202
Avg Net Price
$10,500
Median Debt
37%
Pell Grant Rate
2%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$5,505
Family Income $0–$30K
$5,412
Family Income $30K–$48K
$8,180
Family Income $48K–$75K
$10,089
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$31,118
6 Years After Entry
$35,346
8 Years
$38,870
10 Years
0.27x
Debt-to-Earnings
41%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$31,118 6yr $35,346 8yr $38,870 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

330.59%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1368.0%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
2416.7%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$49,900
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.13
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.05
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
3.5%
Volunteering Rate
0.91
Support Ratio
Community support

Innovation

Data: Opportunity Insights Patent & Innovation Data

0.075%
Inventor Rate
37
Total Patents
399
Total Citations

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 71%
Full-Time Faculty 33%
Faculty Salary (mo) $9,152
Diversity Index 0.60
First-Gen Students 56%

Top Programs

Humanities 32%
Business & Marketing 13%
Health Professions 6%
Psychology 5%
Social Sciences 5%
Computer Science & IT 5%
Communications 4%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 4%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region Far West
Accreditor Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Predominant Degree Certificate
Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female
57%
White
12%
Hispanic
60%
Black
12%
Asian
8%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

Opportunity Insights Patent Data

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