Long Beach City College

Long Beach City College is a public two-year institution located in Long Beach, California, in a large city setting. The college enrolls 32,177 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 37.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 27% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 72% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a broad array of career and technical certificate programs across multiple credential levels. Technology programs include Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Computer Support Specialist, and Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster. Trades programs include Welding Technology, Sheet Metal Technology, Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, Building Construction Technology, Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology, and Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD. Health programs include Radiologic Technology/Science and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Multiple programs are available at both the one-to-two and two-to-four year certificate levels.

Located in Long Beach, CA, one of the largest cities in Southern California, Long Beach City College serves a large and diverse urban student population with direct connections to regional industries in technology, manufacturing, and health care.