by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Cal State Long Beach stacks up against peers offering health professions.
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Cal State Long Beach is in the top 10% of the country for health professions. In particular, it placed #28 out of 3,031 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 10 |
| Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 10 |
| Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in California | 10 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in California | 10 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 10 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 10 |
| Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 11 |
| Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 11 |
| Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 11 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Far Western US Region | 11 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 11 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Long Beach handed out 610 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Health Professions graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cal State Long Beach earn a median of $94,886 a year. This is higher than $62,831, the median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal State Long Beach, health professions graduates take on a median debt of $15,846 in student loans. This is above $15,825, the typical median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
Read more about Cal State Long Beach tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 18% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State Long Beach are Asian. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Long Beach with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 241 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 237 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 35 |
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of health professions master’s degree graduates at Cal State Long Beach are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Long Beach with a master’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 59 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Here are the demographics of the health professions majors at California State University-Long Beach.
The health professions program at Cal State Long Beach offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 306 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 225 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 194 |
| Communication Sciences | 108 |
| Public Health | 40 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 40 |
| Allied Health Professions | 12 |
| Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 2 |