California State University-Long Beach ★ Hidden gem
Long Beach, California · Public · 35,924 undergraduates
Of 95 programs with reported earnings, 93 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 92 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,183 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,831 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,705 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,630 |
| $110k and up | $19,750 |
| All families (average) | $10,440 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $67,853 | +$30,877 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,926 | +$11,950 | clears the bar | $11,952 | 1 yr |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $43,349 | +$6,373 | clears the bar | $16,500 | 2.6 yrs |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,361 | +$13,385 | clears the bar | $12,956 | 1 yr |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $58,137 | +$21,161 | clears the bar | $13,766 | 0.7 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $51,982 | +$15,006 | clears the bar | $12,713 | 0.8 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $61,492 | +$24,516 | clears the bar | $12,994 | 0.5 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $60,019 | +$23,043 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $82,395 | +$45,419 | clears the bar | $30,414 | 0.7 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,804 | +$12,828 | clears the bar | $14,400 | 1.1 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $57,643 | +$20,667 | clears the bar | $14,016 | 0.7 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $101,428 | +$64,452 | clears the bar | $14,885 | 0.2 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $58,513 | +$21,537 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $95,957 | +$58,981 | clears the bar | $16,616 | 0.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $111,681 | +$74,705 | clears the bar | $16,743 | 0.2 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 95 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 50% of students receive Pell grants · 69% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.