Long Beach Colleges

Clarita Career College
Long Beach, California

Offers career training in business and healthcare. Located at three California campuses.

• Programs: Health and Human Services, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Paralegal
• Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

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: Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Engineering Design, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Multimedia and Web Design, Technologies
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

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

• Programs: Accounting, Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Public, Technologies
• Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Master

Westwood College
Long Beach, California

Established over 50 years ago, Westwood College provides practical courses and programs leading to skills and credentials its graduates can directly utilize in their careers.

• Programs: Communication, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Networking, Criminal Justice, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

American Institute 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. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 74 students, 43 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

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

• Programs: cosmetology, barber.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 94 students, 94 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, automobile mechanics, child development, licensed practical nurse, human services, administrative assistant.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 22,641 students, 12,385 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

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, psychology, speech and rhetoric, criminal justice and safety, social work, trade and industrial teaching, English.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
• Student Body: 34,547 students, 28,846 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,962 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-550. Math: 460-580.
• 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.

National Institute of Technology
2161 Technology Place
Long Beach, California 90810-3800

• Programs: electrician, medical assistant, massage therapy, plumbing, HVAC, automobile mechanics.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 1,144 students, 1,144 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Travel and Trade Career Institute
4150 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach, California 90807