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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, California · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 4901 E. Carson St., Long Beach, CA 90808 · Phone: (562) 938-4111 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Long Beach City College is a public trade and career school in Long Beach, California, offering medical assistant, LPN/LVN, and auto mechanic programs, accredited by ACCJC.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Long Beach City College has a 29.8% completion rate versus a 64.2% state average, with median graduate debt of $10,500 and median earnings of $38,870 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Long Beach City College participates in Title IV federal financial aid, and about 37.4% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $39,290 | $49,660 | $61,870 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $64,390 | $79,750 | $93,720 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $38,180 | $64,980 | $77,060 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $70,210 | $121,260 | $137,770 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $44,520 | $58,060 | $70,400 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $37,380 | $64,500 | $81,040 |
| Phlebotomists | $45,490 | $56,040 | $62,790 |
| Construction laborers | $40,950 | $60,270 | $78,520 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $38,740 | $46,380 | $59,180 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 50 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 43 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 26 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 23 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 23 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 2–4 years | 19 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 17 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Long Beach City College is a public community college located in Long Beach, California. It participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for programs here. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and, for its nursing offerings, by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Among its 23 trade and career program families, the most-awarded programs are medical assistant programs, LPN/LVN programs, and auto mechanic training.
Federal Scorecard data shows a completion rate of 29.8%, which is below the state average of 64.2% for similar institutions. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $10,500. Median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $38,870. About 37.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income enrollment. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This large, urban community college campus, with over 22,000 undergraduates and 324 trade program completers, offers a mix of short certificate tracks and longer associate-degree pathways across health, automotive, and skilled-trade fields. Because program length varies by track, prospective students — including adult career-changers — should confirm specific program duration and schedule directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, prospective students can consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard or contact the college directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Long Beach City College offers 23 trade and career program families, with medical assistant programs, LPN/LVN programs, and auto mechanic training being the most-awarded. Other listed fields include radiology tech, welding, culinary, phlebotomy, construction trades, and EMT training.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, with its nursing programs also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 29.8%, which is below the state average of 64.2%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carried a median debt of $10,500 according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $38,870.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (562) 938-4111 or via lbcc.edu for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Long Beach City College is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition for state residents compared to for-profit schools, though exact costs are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school directly to confirm certificate versus associate-degree timelines for each program.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?117645 or contact the college directly to confirm current accreditation and outcome data.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers both certificate and associate-degree pathways in fields like healthcare and automotive trades, but specific scheduling and adult-learner accommodations are not reported in this data; contact the school to confirm fit.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Long Beach City College at (562) 938-4111 or visit https://www.lbcc.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.