Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 71.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 69.9%
- Retention Rate
- 85.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $64,403
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $14,289
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 19:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 70.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $151/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $118,210 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Certificate | $111,435 | $30,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $106,421 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $85,795 | $16,743 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Master | $81,997 | |
| Construction Engineering Technologies. | Bachelor | $81,175 | $18,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $79,755 | $75,421 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $79,284 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $76,930 | $25,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $76,460 | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor | $73,949 | $15,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $72,403 | $21,738 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $71,575 | $17,157 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master | $70,009 | |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,499 | $17,129 |
Outcomes Overview
Cal State Long Beach graduates earn a median of $64,403 ten years after graduation, which puts them in solid middle-class territory. With median debt of just $14,289, graduates face monthly loan payments of $151, which represents about 3% of their gross monthly income. This debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.22 is quite favorable compared to the national average of around 0.35 for public universities. The 92.2% employment rate shows employers value Beach graduates, who often land jobs in business, entertainment (thanks to the strong film program), and engineering across Southern California. Many graduates stay local and benefit from the region's diverse economy. This represents a strong return on investment, especially for California residents paying just $7,008 in tuition.