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Founded in 1927, Long Beach City College is a community college located in Long Beach, California. It is divided into two campuses - the Liberal Arts Campus, located in the residential community of the Lakewood Village section of Long Beach, and the Pacific Coast Campus, located in central Long Beach.
LBCC offers a wide variety of programs and degrees through several academic divisions, which include:
The sports teams of LBCC are nicknamed the Vikings and their official mascot is named Ole.
Long Beach City College is located in a large city, in Long Beach, California. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Long Beach City College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study music, family and social work, and cooking and culinary arts.
Long Beach City College maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Long Beach City College tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 22,641 students (12,385 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at Long Beach City College. Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.
Tuition is fairly low at Long Beach City College.
More complete details are provided below.
Long Beach City College
4901 E. Carson St.
Long Beach, CA 90808-1706
General Phone: (562) 938-4206
Admissions Phone: (562) 938-4136
Financial Aid Phone: (562) 938-4257
http://www.lbcc.edu
Long Beach City College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 419 | liberal arts and sciences, speech and rhetoric, social services, creative writing, foreign language and literature, English, Spanish language, library assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 305 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, home health aide |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 250 | culinary arts, restaurant and catering management |
| Family And Social Work | 227 | child development, human services, foodservice management, adult development and aging, family systems, family and consumer science |
| Mechanics And Repair | 199 | automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, aircraft maintenance, diesel mechanics, autobody repair, communications install and repair, alternative fuel vehicle tech |
| Business And Management | 103 | business management, accounting, business, international business, sales and marketing, retail, sales, call center operation |
| Medical Support And Technology | 83 | radiographyer, medical assistant, phlebotomy |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 69 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, forensic science |
| Office And Administration | 61 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 40 | HVAC tech, mechanical drafting, architectural drafting, mechanical engineering tech, engineering technology, manufacturing tech |
| Music | 37 | music management, music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 30 | computer networking, system administration, computer programming, information technology, database administration, computer graphics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 26 | health and physical education, dietetic technician |
| Construction Trades | 25 | carpentry, apparel and textile marketing, construction, apparel and textile manufacture |
| Therapy And Counseling | 19 | substance abuse counseling |
| Design | 12 | interior design, fashion design, design and visual communication, graphic design |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 9 | applied horticulture, floristry |
| Media | 9 | desktop publishing and imaging, digital communications, journalism, radio and television, broadcast journalism, public relations |
| Science | 8 | biology, physical sciences |
| Production Trades | 8 | welding, cabinetmaking, sheet metal tech, machinist |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 6 | film studies, drawing, commercial photography |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Transportation | 5 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations |
| Education And Teaching | 5 | special ed, early childhood special ed |
| Architecture And Planning | 4 | architectural tech |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama, dance, theatre design |
| Hospitality | 3 | travel services, hotel management |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 3 | real estate |
| Law | 2 | legal secretary |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | medical secretary |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
| Fine Arts | 0 | sculpture |
Number of programs and degrees for Long Beach City College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 873 | 89 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 774 | 53 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 207 | 43 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 125 | 2 |
In 2005, Long Beach City College had a total enrollment of 22,641 students (12,385 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 29% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| Asian | 16% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 90% |
| State unknown | 10% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Long Beach, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (562) 938-4136
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 624 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,010 |
Financial Aid:
Long Beach City College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 121900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (562) 938-4257
Long Beach City College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 82 | 95 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 63 | 65 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 10 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 22 | $48,970 | 34 | $54,975 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 22 | $48,970 | 34 | $54,975 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 130 | $70,964 | 136 | $71,088 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 130 | $70,964 | 136 | $71,088 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Information Technology
System Administration/Administrator
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Fashion/Apparel Design
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Engineering Technology, General
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Child Development
Family Systems
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Human Services, General
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetic Technician (DTR)
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
Drawing
Film/Cinema Studies
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Long Beach City College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of students from other states (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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