Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA 90808-1706
About Long Beach City College
Long Beach City College is a public certificate and vocational school in Long Beach, California, with about 22,427 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,202 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,556. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,870 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Long Beach City College charges about 0.3× the national public median tuition ($1,556).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is about 0.2×.
- Average net price runs below the California median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 29.84%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,870.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Long Beach City College is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1467% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Finding
Long Beach City College awards credentials across a wide program mix.
IPEDS completions cover more than 106 distinct degree programs at this campus.
Interpretation: Institutional averages blend very different fields; program-level completions and earnings matter more than the campus mean alone.
Limitation: Completions counts are not enrollment demand and do not measure program quality.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach City College | $1,556 | $6,202 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| California (state median) | $8,093 | $8,343 | 287 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Long Beach City College really?
Key findings
- Long Beach City College charges about 0.3× the national public median tuition ($1,556).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is about 0.2×.
- Average net price runs below the California median net price.
Long Beach City College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $1,556
Finding Long Beach City College charges about 0.3× the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $1,556. That is about 0.3× the national public median ($5,512). Versus the California median ($8,093), sticker tuition is about 0.2×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.1×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Long Beach City College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Long Beach City College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Long Beach City College is $6,202.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $6,202 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $2,141 below the California median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $13,851 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Long Beach City College, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Long Beach City College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Long Beach City College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$1,556
Out-of-state tuition
$12,544
Avg. net price
$6,202
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $5,505 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,412 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,180 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,042 |
| $110,001+ | $10,089 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $6,224. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Long Beach City College is known for
Top program completions
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1,803
- Business Administration and Management, General324
- Psychology, General282
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General199
- Child Care Provider/Assistant184
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Long Beach City College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Long Beach City College is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Long Beach City College.
Campus
Location
Long Beach, CA
City / state
- ZIP
- 90808-1706
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is about 0.3× the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Size
Enrollment
22,427
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 36,729
- Full-time share
- 41%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$10,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 37.37%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Long Beach City College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Long Beach City College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Long Beach City College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,182 | $6,702 | $4,732 |
| 2014 | $1,182 | $6,702 | $4,741 |
| 2015 | $1,182 | $7,398 | $4,710 |
| 2016 | $1,182 | $7,350 | $4,370 |
| 2017 | $1,188 | $7,500 | $4,409 |
| 2018 | $1,174 | $7,750 | $3,802 |
| 2019 | $1,556 | $10,676 | $3,066 |
| 2020 | $1,556 | $11,144 | $5,323 |
| 2021 | $1,556 | $11,444 | $4,301 |
| 2022 | $1,556 | $11,440 | $4,839 |
| 2023 | $1,556 | $11,440 | $5,001 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Long Beach City College reported total enrollment of about 22,427 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 45% male and 55% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (60.5%), White (12.0%), and Black or African American (11.9%). About 37.37% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 56.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
40.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Long Beach City College in 2024 is 22,427 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 36,729 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
70.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
8.50% 100% Completion Time
29.84% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 8.50% of students graduating from Long Beach City College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 38% male / 62% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 44% male / 56% female
- Psychology, General: 22% male / 78% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Long Beach City College graduates earn a median of $38,870 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Long Beach City College.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $38,870. Median federal loan debt: $10,500. Average net price used in cost models: $6,202.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Long Beach City College graduates report median earnings of $38,870 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Long Beach City College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (106 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Long Beach City College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Long Beach City College graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Long Beach City College—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 32.7%
- California median 6.6 pp below median (39.3%)
- Far West median 12.9 pp below median (45.7%)
- U.S. median 25.2 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $9,152
- California median 0.90× the median ($10,166)
- Far West median 0.95× the median ($9,635)
- U.S. median 1.2× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,880
- California median 0.91× the median ($6,474)
- Far West median 0.84× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 0.81× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Long Beach City College at a glance
Long Beach City College
Long Beach City College is a public institution in Long Beach, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralPsychology, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino60.5%White or Caucasian12.0%Black or African American11.9%
Schools near Long Beach City College
Other campuses in Long Beach, CA when available, plus nearby institutions in California.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within California, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Long Beach City College located?
Long Beach City College is located in Long Beach, CA.
What is Long Beach City College's tuition?
Long Beach City College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $1,556 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $6,202 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Long Beach City College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,556 and average net price is $6,202 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,086 annually.
What explains Long Beach City College's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($6,202), completion (29.8% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($38,870). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Long Beach City College?
Long Beach City College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 36,729 students, Hispanic or Latino (60.5%), White (12.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Long Beach City College?
About 56.4% of students at Long Beach City College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Long Beach City College earn?
Median earnings are $31,118 six years after entry and $38,870 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Long Beach City College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 29.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Long Beach City College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,500.
Is Long Beach City College public or private?
Long Beach City College is a public institution located in Long Beach, CA.
Is Long Beach City College an HBCU?
No. Long Beach City College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Long Beach City College a tribal college?
No. Long Beach City College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college profile
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- California trade schools profile
- Long Beach, California city profile
- Far West regional profile
- Urban (City) college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.