Skip to main content
CollegeHelpGuide
Long Beach City College logo

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, CA·Public·21,899 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for students who want a large campus community and in-state California residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 21,899 students.

N/A
Accept
21,899
Students
N/A
Net Price
N/A
Grad Rate
$33,800
Earnings
10 yr
$10,500
Debt

About This School

Long Beach City College is a public institution located in Long Beach, California with approximately 21,899 undergraduate students enrolled. In-state tuition is $1,556 per year. Typical graduates earn $33,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

Long Beach City College (LBCC) is a public community college in Long Beach, California, United States. It was established in 1927 and is divided into two campuses, the Liberal Arts Campus (LAC) in Lakewood Village and the Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus (TTC) in central Long Beach on Pacific Coast Highway. It is the only college in the Long Beach Community College District.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable path to transfer or a trade career — with median debt at graduation of just $10,500, you won't be buried in loans. That said, the median earnings of $33,800 a decade after enrollment are modest, so be intentional about your program choice, since outcomes vary significantly between transfer-track degrees and the vocational programs offered at the Trades & Technology campus. This works best for students with a clear plan, not those still figuring it out.

Founded
1927

Notable Alumni

Tommy Lister Jr.Carl WeathersJohn FanteJohn AmosWendi McLendon-CoveyPat McCormickJenni RiveraMichael BatisteBarbara BrittonRobert CornthwaiteDominique ArnoldMack Calvin

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,556
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,440
Avg Net Price
N/A
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants37%
Median debt at graduation$10,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$10,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$10,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$26,100
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.2x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White12%
Black12%
Hispanic/Latino60%
Asian9%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (21,899 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, CA

View on Google Maps →

Other Schools in California

Browse all California schools →

Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
Trademarks

All school names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this page is for identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement or affiliation with CollegeHelpGuide.