Nursing at California State University-Long Beach
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at California State University-Long Beach. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Long Beach is in Long Beach, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 306 nursing graduations were recorded at California State University-Long Beach.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Long Beach
Many students take online classes at California State University-Long Beach. Among 42,003 students, 2,404 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,273 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at California State University-Long Beach
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Long Beach’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #6 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | California | #50 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #64 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #263 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from California State University-Long Beach
Students who complete California State University-Long Beach’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $83,777 |
| 2 years | $94,412 |
| 3 years | $100,055 |
| 4 years | $112,093 |
| 5 years | $128,125 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from California State University-Long Beach report median earnings of $112,093, compared with $62,831 for all California State University-Long Beach graduates — about 78% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from California State University-Long Beach is $18,661.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nursing graduates at California State University-Long Beach, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at California State University-Long Beach are 78% women (240) and 22% men (66).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Of the 174 bachelor’s nursing graduates at California State University-Long Beach, 81% were women (141) and 19% were men (33).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 34 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 99 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 80% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Among the 63 master’s nursing degrees awarded at California State University-Long Beach, 75% were women (47) and 25% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 21 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 65% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, higher than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at California State University-Long Beach
The Nursing program at California State University-Long Beach offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 237 |
| Public Health Nursing | 69 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at California State University-Long Beach work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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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