Long Beach City College
Long Beach, California · Public · 22,427 undergraduates
Of 5 programs with reported earnings, 4 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 126 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,505 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,412 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,180 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,042 |
| $110k and up | $10,089 |
| All families (average) | $6,202 |
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 | Associate's Degree | $58,212 | +$21,236 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Associate's Degree | $62,849 | +$25,873 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $38,437 | +$1,461 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate's Degree | $36,632 | -$344 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Social Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $42,308 | +$5,332 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 37% of students receive Pell grants · 30% 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.