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Long Beach City College

Long Beach City College

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:

  • School of Business and Social Science
  • School of Creative Arts and Applied Sciences
  • School of Health and Science
  • School of Language Arts
  • School of Learning Resources, Teaching and Technologies
  • School of Physical Education and Athletics
  • School of Trade and Industrial Technologies

The sports teams of LBCC are nicknamed the Vikings and their official mascot is named Ole.

Overview of Long Beach City College

Long Beach City College is located in a large city, in Long Beach, CA. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Long Beach City College top out at the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students at the school often study music, family and social work, and cooking and culinary arts.

Long Beach City College Selectivity

Long Beach City College maintains an open-admission policy.

Faculty

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.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 25,536 students (13,365 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.

Long Beach City College Tuition and Affordability

Tuition is fairly low at Long Beach City College.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Long Beach City College

Long Beach City College
4901 E. Carson St.
Long Beach, CA 90808-1706
General Phone: (562) 938-4111
http://www.lbcc.edu

Long Beach City College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts436liberal arts and sciences, speech and rhetoric, English, foreign language and literature, social services, creative writing, Spanish language, library assistant
Nursing And Emergency Medicine316registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, home health aide
Cooking And Culinary Arts273culinary arts, personal and culinary services, restaurant and catering management
Family And Social Work189child development, human services, foodservice management, family and consumer science, adult development and aging, family systems
Mechanics And Repair125automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, aircraft maintenance, diesel mechanics, communications install and repair, autobody repair, alternative fuel vehicle tech
Medical Support And Technology102radiographer, medical assistant, phlebotomy
Business And Management102business management, accounting, business, international business, sales and marketing, retail, call center operation
Security And Law Enforcement84criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, forensic science
Office And Administration56administrative assistant
Engineering Technician39HVAC tech, mechanical engineering tech, architectural drafting, engineering technician, mechanical drafting, drafting, manufacturing tech
Therapy And Counseling32substance abuse counseling
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy23health and physical education, dietetic technician
Construction Trades20carpentry, apparel and textile manufacture, apparel and textile marketing, construction
Music19music management, music
Science18biology, physical sciences
Computer Science And Engineering16computer networking, system administration, database administration, computer programming, webmastering, information technology, computer graphics
Production Trades14welding, cabinetmaking, sheet metal tech, machinist
Media13radio and television, digital communications, journalism, broadcast journalism, public relations, desktop publishing and imaging
Design12interior design, fashion design, graphic design, design and visual communication
Hospitality10travel services, hotel management
Landscaping And Horticulture10applied horticulture, floristry
Architecture And Planning7architectural tech
Real Estate And Construction Management6real estate
Photography And Commercial Art3film studies, commercial photography, drawing
Medical Administration2medical secretary, health unit coordinator
Art Studies2visual and performing arts, art studies
Transportation2commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations
Education And Teaching2special ed, early childhood special ed
Law1legal secretary
Drama And Performing Arts1dance, theatre design, drama
Mathematics0mathematics
Engineering0engineering
Fine Arts0sculpture

Number of programs and degrees for Long Beach City College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree87487
Award of less than 1 academic year69160
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years24045
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years1302

Student Body

In 2007, Long Beach City College had a total enrollment of 25,536 students (13,365 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White27%
Black14%
Hispanic31%
Asian17%
American Indian1%
Unknown8%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1920%
20-2116%
22-2414%
25-2914%
30-349%
35-398%
40-4911%
50-645%
65+2%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
California92%
State unknown8%

Long Beach City College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time68 %
Part-Time43 %

Long Beach City College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Long Beach City College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 718
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,938
Books and supplies$ 2,015

Financial Aid:
Long Beach City College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 121900)

Long Beach City College Faculty

Long Beach City College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured140142
Non-tenured, but on tenure track2430
Non-tenured and not on tenure track13

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year17$82,23527$82,013
All faculty totalcalendar year17$82,23527$82,013

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year148$81,790148$80,610
All faculty totalacademic year148$81,790148$80,610

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Long Beach City College Degree Programs (2007)

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

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
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

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
Personal and Culinary Services, Other
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
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
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

FINE ARTS
Sculpture

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 ADMINISTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
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
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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

Long Beach City College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Long Beach City College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Long Beach City College Number of students
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Long Beach City College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Long Beach City College Number of degree programs
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Long Beach City College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%Long Beach City College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Long Beach City College % of degrees in family and social work
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%Long Beach City College % of degrees in office and administration
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Long Beach City College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in music
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Long Beach City College % of degrees in music
% of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Long Beach City College % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Long Beach City College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Long Beach City College % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Long Beach City College Minority % of student body
Male % of student body
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 20%Long Beach City College Male % of student body
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Long Beach City College % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career 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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