All California State University-Long Beach majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 15
- Engineering · 14
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 12
- Science & Math · 11
- Health & Medicine · 10
- Business & Finance · 9
- Arts & Design · 6
- Communications & Media · 4
- Education · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $31,802 | $60,019 | $15,500 |
| International / Global Studies | $31,589 | $53,918 | $15,454 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $21,609 | $52,961 | $10,250 |
| History | $25,014 | $52,423 | $15,000 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $27,726 | $50,453 | $12,187 |
| Area Studies | $28,591 | $50,071 | $15,697 |
| English | $22,933 | $49,804 | $13,749 |
| Philosophy | — | $49,062 | $19,281 |
| Writing | $21,854 | $41,123 | $15,394 |
| Linguistics | $18,393 | $38,996 | $12,580 |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | $66,090 | $106,540 | $15,720 |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | $89,003 | $103,125 | $17,866 |
| Electrical Engineering | $77,278 | $103,075 | $19,750 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | $66,477 | $101,797 | $25,300 |
| Computer Engineering | $79,809 | $98,967 | $15,759 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $60,996 | $95,957 | $17,653 |
| Chemical Engineering | $45,164 | $92,523 | $16,374 |
| Civil Engineering | $73,342 | $89,457 | $16,437 |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $57,069 | $72,251 | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | $36,841 | $79,820 | $11,000 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $48,631 | $73,988 | — |
| Physics | $42,057 | $70,462 | $23,229 |
| Chemistry | $50,553 | $67,818 | $15,680 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $33,870 | $63,040 | $13,575 |
| Mathematics | $32,162 | $61,754 | $18,000 |
| Biology | $35,053 | $61,492 | $13,000 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | $35,436 | $55,588 | $19,948 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $100,178 | $111,681 | $18,661 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $29,270 | $75,137 | $12,000 |
| Dietetics | $23,110 | $68,578 | $13,625 |
| Health Administration | $43,594 | $64,633 | $12,936 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $22,148 | $57,643 | $14,551 |
| Public Health | $32,880 | $57,296 | $13,480 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | $51,580 | $24,375 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Nutrition Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $48,961 | $78,085 | $15,000 |
| Management Information Systems | $48,825 | $76,664 | $12,750 |
| Accounting | $54,315 | $74,839 | $14,899 |
| Business Economics | $38,967 | $73,980 | $18,329 |
| Human Resources | $46,453 | $73,857 | $12,733 |
| Economics | $38,475 | $71,220 | $18,375 |
| Business Administration | $45,751 | $67,853 | $15,000 |
| Marketing | $40,976 | $67,396 | $14,087 |
| Hospitality Management | $34,560 | $57,927 | $17,125 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $37,395 | $66,435 | $17,215 |
| Music | $18,352 | $47,831 | $20,550 |
| Dance | $30,686 | $46,387 | $20,500 |
| Studio Art | $21,493 | $43,349 | $16,583 |
| Theatre | $19,231 | $38,270 | $15,000 |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $34,172 | $58,137 | $13,953 |
| Journalism | $28,844 | $55,192 | $15,000 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $25,988 | $47,444 | $15,000 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $28,226 | — | $23,012 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $60,378 | $101,428 | $14,619 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Accounting → Accountant / auditor
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former California State University-Long Beach students earn a median $64,403 ten years after starting college, more than 52% of California colleges we cover. 69% graduate within six years.
California State University-Long Beach majors questions
How many majors does California State University-Long Beach offer?
California State University-Long Beach offers 83 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at California State University-Long Beach?
Nursing graduates from California State University-Long Beach earn a median $111,681 four years after graduating, the highest of the 62 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $18,661.
Which California State University-Long Beach majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $38,270 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to California State University-Long Beach overview