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Long Beach Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Long Beach Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Long Beach, California

There are at least 9 colleges in Long Beach, listed and described below. These schools represent 62,546 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 45,404 full-time students, and a reported 1,962 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include California State University-Long Beach and Long Beach City College.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of California Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Long Beach.

Featured Colleges in Long Beach (QuickSchools™)

We call these QuickSchools -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

DeVry University
Long Beach, California

Started in 1931, DeVry has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S., with locations in many major metro areas.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Master

DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management
Long Beach, California

Offers MBA and Master's degree management programs. Located at several sites in the United States and Canada

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Medical Administration, Security And Law Enforcement
  • Degrees/Course Work: Graduate Certificate, Master

WyoTech
Long Beach, California

Full time mechanic training and trade training in Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Wyoming. Programs can be completed within 16 months.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Construction Trades, Mechanics And Repair, Production Trades
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Coursework, Diploma

Charter College
Long Beach, California

Offers undergraduate degree programs in business, IT, and medical fields. Located in Anchorage, Alaska and Wasilla, Alaska.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering Technician, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration, Real Estate And Construction Management, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma

Long Beach Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

American University of Health Sciences
3501 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, California 90807

  • Programs: pharmacy tech, allied health and medical assisting, health professions.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 63 students, 140 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

John Wesley International Barber and Beauty College
717 Pine Ave
Long Beach, California 90813

  • Programs: barber, cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 79 students, 109 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Long Beach City College
4901 E. Carson St.
Long Beach, California 90808-1706

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, culinary arts, registered nursing, child development, licensed practical nurse, automobile mechanics, substance abuse counseling, electrical installation and repair.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 25,536 students, 14,476 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Colleges in Long Beach with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

California State University-Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd
Long Beach, California 90840-0115

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, liberal arts and sciences, speech and rhetoric, psychology, English, criminal justice and safety, trade and industrial teaching, registered nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 36,868 students, 30,679 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,962 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-550. Math: 450-580.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Bellflower Colleges172,87839 
Carson Colleges289,73012,299557
Cerritos Colleges351,488320 
Compton Colleges293,4933,663 
Cypress Colleges146,22913,592 
Paramount Colleges255,266184 

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