California State University-Long Beach: programs, outcomes and local jobs
California State University-Long Beach at a glance
35,924
students enrolled
10,884
degrees and certificates a year
69%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$10,440
average net price a year
Tuition $5,742 in state, $17,622 out of state
$50,062
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$64,403
median earnings, 10 years after entry
91% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 16% | 1,723 |
| Visual & performing arts | 10% | 1,038 |
| Health professions | 9% | 965 |
| Engineering | 8% | 835 |
| Social sciences | 7% | 715 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data analytics and business analytics | 24 |
The job market around California State University-Long Beach
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Los Angeles County, where the college is.
10,865
open professional jobs
865
entry level
73 say no experience is needed
8%
ask for AI skills
904 jobs
4.9%
unemployment in Los Angeles County
2026-08 · down 1.3 points from a year earlier
$87,760
median household income
Los Angeles County
41%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.2% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, visual & performing arts, health professions, which lead to finance (948 open), sales (933 open), operations (1,205 open), marketing (577 open), human resources (469 open), strategy (70 open).
Hiring most: SpaceX (472), Northrop Grumman (244), Relativity Space (228), Amazon (200), Rocket Lab (167), K2 Space (155), Cedars-sinai Medical Center (148), Chaos Industries (113).
What they hire for: Engineering (3,320), Operations (1,205), Finance (948), Sales (933), Marketing (577), Human Resources (469). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce boards: City of Los Angeles Workforce Development Board, Foothill Workforce Development Board, Innovation Network, Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board, SELACO WDB Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board, South Bay Workforce Development Board, Verdugo Workforce Development Board.
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- Downtown/Pico-Union WorkSource Center, Pacific Asian Consortium in EmploymentLos Angeles · 213-353-1677 · Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. (Evenings by appointment only)
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in California
- San Diego State UniversitySan Diego · 35,377 students
- University of California-San DiegoLa Jolla · 34,948 students
- University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles · 33,475 students
- California State University-FullertonFullerton · 38,546 students
- University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley · 33,068 students
- California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge · 32,691 students
Common questions
- How big is California State University-Long Beach?
- California State University-Long Beach enrolls about 35,924 students and is a public 4-year institution in Long Beach, California. It awards about 10,884 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at California State University-Long Beach?
- 69% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do California State University-Long Beach graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $50,062 six years after entry and $64,403 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does California State University-Long Beach offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. California State University-Long Beach awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near California State University-Long Beach?
- 10,865 open professional jobs are listed in Los Angeles County, 865 of them entry level and 73 saying no experience is needed. SpaceX has the most openings.
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