California State University, Long Beach
Academics
How strong are the academics at California State University, Long Beach?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
26:1
Student to faculty ratio
31
Average class size
38%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
Cal State Long Beach has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 26:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
20-29
2-9
337
10-19
932
20-29
1,735
30-39
1,212
40-49
426
50-99
198
100+
217
Honors Programs
California State University, Long Beach has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on Cal State Long Beach's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at California State University, Long Beach:
85%
First-year retention rate
38%
4-year grad rate
70%
6-year grad rate
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are California State University, Long Beach's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
121.8
395.64
669.48
943.32
1217.16
1491
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Area
- Deaf Studies 42
- American/United States Studies/Civilization 22
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 22
- Women's Studies 19
- Asian Studies/Civilization 14
- African-American/Black Studies 8
- East Asian Studies 3
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 3
- Asian-American Studies 3
- Asian Studies/Civilization 2
- East Asian Studies 2
- African-American/Black Studies 1
- European Studies/Civilization 0
- Italian Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 283
- Biochemistry 66
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 48
- Microbiology, General 29
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1
Business
- Business Administration and Management, General 1491
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General 77
- Business Administration and Management, General 75
- Business/Managerial Economics 34
- Business/Managerial Economics 3
Communication
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 336
- Journalism 84
- Public Relations/Image Management 47
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 3
- Journalism 1
- Public Relations/Image Management 1
- Radio and Television 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 254
Education
- Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 229
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 125
- Civil Engineering, General 122
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 97
- Chemical Engineering 80
- Computer Engineering, General 55
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 40
- Engineering, General 0
- Manufacturing Engineering 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 53
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 6
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 4
- ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 0
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 0
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 0
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 253
- English Language and Literature, General 10
- Rhetoric and Composition 0
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 363
- Human Development and Family Studies, General 124
- Apparel and Textiles, General 95
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 40
- Human Development and Family Studies, General 1
- Apparel and Textiles, General 1
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 53
- Linguistics 36
- Comparative Literature 11
- Japanese Language and Literature 7
- Spanish Language and Literature 4
- Language Interpretation and Translation 3
- German Language and Literature 3
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 3
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 3
- French Language and Literature 2
- Linguistics 1
- Comparative Literature 1
- Japanese Language and Literature 1
- German Language and Literature 1
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
- HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 350
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 350
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 350
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 221
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management 146
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 42
- HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 20
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 20
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 20
- Athletic Training/Trainer 9
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 0
- Dietetics/Dietitian 0
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 0
History
- History, General 145
- History, General 1
Homeland Security
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 232
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 279
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 134
- Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Nutrition Sciences 81
- International/Globalization Studies 29
- International/Globalization Studies 1
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Science 41
Parks
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 263
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 79
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 34
- Religion/Religious Studies 5
- Philosophy 1
- Religion/Religious Studies 1
- Jewish/Judaic Studies 0
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 39
- Physics, General 28
- Geology/Earth Science, General 16
- Physics, General 13
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 1
Psychology
- Psychology, General 525
- Psychology, General 3
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work 72
Social Sciences
- Sociology, General 300
- Political Science and Government, General 190
- Anthropology, General 75
- Economics, General 71
- Geography 48
- Political Science and Government, General 9
- Sociology, General 6
- Economics, General 5
- Anthropology, General 1
- Geography 1
- International Relations and Affairs 0
Visual And Performing Arts
- Art/Art Studies, General 233
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies 196
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 181
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 82
- Music Performance, General 68
- Design and Applied Arts, Other 45
- Dance, General 43
- Interior Design 35
- Industrial and Product Design 34
- Music Performance, General 15
- Dance, General 3
- Music, General 2
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies 1
- Art/Art Studies, General 1
- Music, General 1
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