Romance Languages at California State University-Long Beach
What traits are you looking for in a school for Romance Languages, consider the program at California State University-Long Beach. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Long Beach sits in Long Beach, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 51 romance languages degrees were awarded at California State University-Long Beach.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Long Beach
Many students take online classes at California State University-Long Beach. Of 42,003 students, 2,404 (6%) studied exclusively online and 20,273 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Romance Languages Rankings at California State University-Long Beach
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Long Beach’s Romance Languages program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #31 of 71 |
| Best Value | California | #32 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #33 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #38 of 71 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #41 of 209 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #127 of 211 |
Earnings for Romance Languages Graduates from California State University-Long Beach
Those who finish California State University-Long Beach’s Romance Languages program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,118 |
| 2 years | $27,947 |
| 3 years | $33,036 |
| 4 years | $41,926 |
| 5 years | $48,906 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Romance Languages graduates from California State University-Long Beach report median earnings of $41,926, compared with $62,831 for all California State University-Long Beach graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Romance Languages graduates from California State University-Long Beach comes in at $10,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Romance Languages graduates at California State University-Long Beach, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Romance Languages graduates at California State University-Long Beach are 71% women (36) and 29% men (15).
Romance Languages Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Among the 46 bachelor’s romance languages degrees awarded at California State University-Long Beach, 72% were women (33) and 28% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Romance Languages bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 39 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 87% of Romance Languages bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, above the national average of 45%.*
Romance Languages Master’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Of the 3 master’s romance languages graduates at California State University-Long Beach, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Romance Languages master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 67% of Romance Languages master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, higher than the national average of 41%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Romance Languages Concentrations at California State University-Long Beach
This Romance Languages program at California State University-Long Beach offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| French Language & Literature | 8 |
| Spanish Language & Literature | 43 |
Top-Paying Careers for Romance Languages Graduates
Those who complete Romance Languages program at California State University-Long Beach work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Romance Languages majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $52,627 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $39,815 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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