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Long Beach Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Long Beach

There are at least 8 colleges in Long Beach, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 62,546 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 44,406 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.

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

Long Beach QuickSchools™

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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, Engineering Technician, Leisure, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor
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Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
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, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Medical Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Master
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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: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Education And Teaching, Engineering Technician, Law, Leisure, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Support And Technology, Real Estate And Construction Management, Security And Law Enforcement
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Master
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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: Liberal Arts, Mechanics And Repair
  • Degrees/Course Work: Coursework, Diploma
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Long Beach Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 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, 45 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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

  • Programs: barber, cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 79 students, 76 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, radiographer, administrative assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 25,536 students, 13,365 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 With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 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, psychology, speech and rhetoric, trade and industrial teaching, criminal justice and safety, social work, English.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 36,868 students, 30,920 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.

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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 Colleges189,73012,082652
Cerritos Colleges351,488320 
Compton Colleges293,4933,663 
Cypress Colleges146,22913,592 
Paramount Colleges155,266184 

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