California State University-Long Beach
California State University-Long Beach
1250 Bellflower BlvdLong Beach, CA 90840-0115
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Degree Overview
Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at California State University-Long Beach.
*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
* Number of people in 2019 that graduated with this degree and study level
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Online Programs
Check out the online programs offered at California State University-Long Beach.
Accreditation Information
Specialized Institution Accreditations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs (Counseling and Psychological Services)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
- Health Services Administration (HSA) - Graduate programs in health services administration
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language (American Language Institute/Intensive English Program)
Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
* Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 10 Reviews-
Alumni
Journalism, Class of 1984Thirty years ago I thought the University did a pretty good job of preparing me for a journalism career. We didn't have computers or internet then; it was a very different experience from today's opportunities.
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Industrial Technology, Class of 1979Don't know. Graduated over 30 years ago
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Communication, Class of 2008Nothing as far as I can tell
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M.S. Special Education, Class of 2013Observing classrooms (education major); variety of guest speakers (people from all areas related to education, including parents); opportunities during class to share experiences, questions, get advice; workshops; access to latest research
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Alumni
History, Class of 1984To be honest with you, I graduated so long ago I can't recall anything of importance to say. I got more out of the AFROTC program than actual college. It prepared me for a Commission in the USAF>
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Alumni
Masters of Public Health, Class of 2001professors also work in the industry
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Alumni
Criminal Justice , Class of 1998Access to instructors who work within Criminal Justice field
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 10 Reviews-
Alumni
Journalism, Class of 1984Typical and normal of most college settings.
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Alumni
Industrial Technology, Class of 1979At the time it was generally positive but concerned about growing social and income inequality. Very large school without a lot of interaction outside courses
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Alumni
Communication, Class of 2008Very broad. About what you'd expect at a state school. Good, not great.
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Alumni
M.S. Special Education, Class of 2013Focused. Not a "party" school. People serious about getting a good education.
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Alumni
History, Class of 1984The culture was good. Most of the students commuted to school and worked at least a part time job when I attended.
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Criminal Justice , Class of 1998Commuter school so not much culture.
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 10 Reviews-
Alumni
Journalism, Class of 1984Typical again; I spent a lot of time in the library doing research, and that was an important facility for its time.
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Alumni
Industrial Technology, Class of 1979No dorms at the time and no computers to speak of. Classrooms were adequate and cafeteria was average at best.
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Alumni
M.S. Special Education, Class of 2013Computer labs -excellent and plentiful. Dorms - small in quantity. Classrooms -good. Dining Halls -good. A nice, comfortable campus. Appealing aesthetically, as well as functional. Some parts are new, some are not, but all are good.
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History, Class of 1984The School was very modern at the time, but it had a very small dorm, almost all the students commuted. I hear now that they have much more dorm space.
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Business, Concentration Finance, Real Estate, and Law, Class of 2001They're great easy access and clean
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 10 Reviews-
Alumni
Industrial Technology, Class of 1979Don't know today. Film exhibition and student environmental activist groups were probably the most popular at the time
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Alumni
M.S. Special Education, Class of 2013Unsure. I was a grad student. There seem to be quite a large selection - available to meet a variety of interests.
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Alumni
History, Class of 1984At the time I was there the Young Republicans were popular. It was in the era of Reagan. And almost everyone was happy to be rid of Pres. Carter.
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Alumni
Public Policy and Administration, Class of 2011Didn't get involved, I was a long distance student.
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Alumni
Business, Concentration Finance, Real Estate, and Law, Class of 2001depends on the major and what area you hang around the most. Student fairs, cultural and just for fun.
Questions & Answers
“ Who are the notable alumni? ”
1 Answer-
If you know anything about Hollywood, the name Steven Spielberg probably rings a bell. He, along with other Hollywood legends like Steve Martin, attended CSULB. Hilary Swank played CSULB’s own Erin Gruwell in Freedom Writers, a film based on the book written by Gruwell herself. The school’s proximity to the water earned it the nickname “the beach,” a fitting place for multiple gold-medal winning Olympic beach volleyball player Misty May-Treanor to earn her degree.
“ What is the campus setting like? ”
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The CSULB campus overlooks the Pacific Ocean, earning its nickname as “the beach.” The student-run University Student Union sits at the crossroads of the campus, serving as a focal point for entire campus made up of over 80 buildings. With spaces nearby like the Garage Theatre, Fingerprints records, and Hamburger Mary's where students eat, connect, and perform, the urban campus fosters artists in way not found anywhere else.
“ What are the online learning and extension/adult learning opportunities? ”
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CSULB offers 70+ online and extension courses through its College of Continuing Education, even offering two online masters degree programs in criminology and criminal justice and emergency service administration. Areas of study include everything from healthcare and hospitality to personal enrichment and test preparation. The college focuses on meeting the needs of the regional economy and workforce with the courses they offer, meaning courses are rooted in project-based learning that can be easily applied to a career. Each class and program adjusts to fit your schedule.
“ What are the athletic highlights? ”
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The CSULB (called “Long Beach State” in the sports world) 49ers compete in NCAA Division I in 18 sports teams and play competitively in 11. CSULB has won 4 NCAA national championships in men’s and women’s volleyball. The school’s baseball team, unofficially known as “The Dirtbags,” has been the most successful sports team in the school’s history, producing a number of well-known professional players over the years, including former American League MVP, Jason Giambi, former American League Rookie of the Year, Bobby Crosby, and all-star and 2008 American League Rookie of the Year, Evan Longoria.
“ What are the school's academic highlights? ”
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CSULB is home to the largest physics department in California. The department’s graduate program is the biggest non-Ph.D. graduate program in the U.S. Also boasting big numbers is CSULB’s College of the Arts, which enrolls more art and design students than any other school in the country. U.S. News and World Report has commended the school on its stellar first-year transition programs that set new students up for academic success. Fall semester First Year Experience (FYE) programs help students with their academic transition, while the spring semester focuses on enhancing the college experience outside of the classroom while gaining leadership and career experience.