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- School Code: 113900
- Phone: (510) 885-3000
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
39.27%FINANCIAL AID RATE
82%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
23:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
6FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$8,560Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Engineering Program
The engineering program at California State University – Long Beach prepares students for careers in biomedical engineering, civil and environmental engineering, chemical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, geological and mining engineering and sciences, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, and more. The program focuses on mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce. Program courses include: engineering physics and analysis, dynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, design, materials engineering, and mechatronics. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer engineering program.
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California State University – Long Beach
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd, Hayward, CA
Starting with less than 200 students in 1949 under the name Los Angeles-Orange County State College, CSU Long Beach now sprawls over 300 acres with more than 80 buildings throughout its entire campus. It is officially the second largest among all CSU campuses, offering courses under the colleges of Arts, Liberal Arts, Education, Natural Sciences & Mathematics, Health & Human Services, Continuing & Professional Education, Business Administration, and Engineering. Since gaining university status in 1972, Long Beach State has continually ranked among the top universities in the country for various undergraduate and graduate programs.
High school students in California who are either graduating as valedictorians or have achieved national scholar status have a chance to qualify for scholarship grants under the President's Scholars Program which guarantees full coverage of tuition and student fees for any four-year degree, paid campus residency, book allowances, among others. A Young Scholars Program is also available for high school juniors and seniors who wish to take up CSULB courses and possibly accumulate college credits in advance. Admissions for pursuits in overseas research and studies are handled by the Center for International Education, enabling students to explore various opportunities to study, intern or volunteer in other universities abroad.
The Walter Pyramid on campus is a vast sports complex and training ground for the Long Beach State 49ers. Provisions for the Bickerstaff Academic Center were put in place to ensure that all student-athletes are able to keep both their athletic (NCAA) and academic eligibilities in check. Other notable landmarks include the University Art Museum, Carpenter Performing Arts Center, and the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music.
Students Enrolled in the Engineering Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. California State University – Long Beach has offered the following programs for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Bachelor's Degree | 20 |
Master's Degree | 5 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 14 |
Female | 11 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 6 |
Black | 1 |
Hispanic | 7 |
White | 5 |
Multiple Races | 1 |
Non Resident Alien | 4 |
Unknown | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Engineering program at California State University – Long Beach, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Architectural and Engineering Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, architectural and engineering managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $84.17
- Average Annual Salary: $175070
- San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $81.33
- Average Annual Salary: $169160
Energy Engineers
Description
Design, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, or remodeling stages of construction. May specialize in electrical systems; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; green buildings; lighting; air quality; or energy procurement.
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants California State University – Long Beach accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, California State University – Long Beach may offer student services including:- Distance learning
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
California State University – Long Beach is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Big West Conference)
- Basketball (Big West Conference)
- Track and Field (Big West Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Beach Volleyball