Reach your goals with a graduate degree from California State University, Long Beach!
Reach your goals with a graduate degree from California State University, Long Beach!
At California State University, Long Beach, we are committed to academic excellence and inclusivity through our high-quality, affordable graduate programs. We provide our diverse student body with a graduate education that leads to upward mobility and the opportunity for advancement to fulfill workforce demands, create, innovate and serve the public good.
A Wide Variety of Programs
We offer a wide variety of post-baccalaureate certificates, credentials and graduate degrees geared to both full-time and part-time students. CSULB has over 5,500 graduate students across its 120+ master’s degree programs, 50+ credential programs, 15+ post-baccalaureate certificates and four doctoral programs.
Student Research Opportunities
With a primary emphasis on faculty-student research engagement, the Office of Research & Economic Development provides leadership, information, direction, resources, training and technical assistance to faculty and students engaged in externally funded research, instruction, community service and other scholarly activities.
A Lifelong Community
Long Beach State alumni serve as your lifelong connection to The Beach. We promote enduring alumni engagement opportunities that connect alumni skills and expertise with activities and events that support and advance Long Beach State and its global community; a spirited alumni family over 400,000+ strong!
About Our Graduate Programs
We offer a wide range of graduate programs designed to help you excel in your current career or begin a new professional path with flexible online, on-campus and hybrid learning options. Our programs are led by award-winning faculty who are experts in their fields. Whether you earn your degree online or in person, you will experience the same level of academic excellence.
- Doctoral programs
- Master’s programs
- Concurrent degrees
- Certificates
- Credentials
We also take pride in creating a campus environment that is conducive to promoting research and other scholarly activities that contribute to the mission of the University. Through a variety of research opportunities, you will benefit from practical, hands-on training and develop real-world skills that you can apply directly to your career.
Your ROI: Affordability and Career Outcomes at CSULB
CSULB is proud to offer one of the lowest student graduate fees in the nation, ensuring exceptional value for your education. There are many programs available to help students cover the cost of graduate school, including:
- Financial aid
- Scholarships
- Fellowships
- Graduate assistantships
In addition to financial support, the CSULB Career Development Center empowers students to take charge of their career paths. With comprehensive career counseling, employer connections and professional development opportunities, we prepare students to become skilled and productive members of the workforce—locally, nationally and globally.
Attending CSULB offers a significant return on investment. Despite the overall high cost of living in California, our tuition and fees are among the most affordable in the state, making quality education more attainable. Graduates leave with valuable degrees and practical experience, positioning them for successful careers in a competitive job market. By choosing CSULB, students not only invest in their education but also in their future, benefiting from a rich network of alumni and resources that extend beyond graduation.
Student Support at The Beach
At Long Beach State, we pride ourselves on promoting and supporting the diverse needs of students to help them achieve academic and personal success. Below are just a few of our programs and services to designed to help you in pursuing your graduate degree.
- The Graduate Center
- The Isabel Patterson Child Development Center (IPCDC)
- The Graduate Study Space
Nina Miller"In my experience the Physics Department at CSULB has been a safe, vibrant, supportive, and inspiring place to learn and develop the skills I needed to pursue my Ph.D."
M.S. in Physics, 2019
Learn more about CSU Long Beach
- About Graduate Studies
Graduate Studies at California State University, Long Beach will empower you to transform yourself and others as well as prepare you to address society's most pressing issues.
- Grad Student Resources
As a grad student, there is a lot of information you need to know in addition to academic knowledge — Navigating Grad Studies at the Beach solves this problem by providing a centralized online space for all grad students to learn about campus resources, student support services and the path to graduation.
- Admission Information
We offer a variety of graduate programs. You are considered a graduate applicant if you hold a bachelor's degree and wish to pursue a specific field of study that will lead to a master's degree or a doctoral degree. Applicants must apply to a specific master's degree or doctoral degree program and meet the academic requirements of the program.
CSU Long Beach: Where California Dreams
Apply to CSULB Today!
During the application process, you can connect with a member of the Graduate Center team by securing a Graduate School Support appointment. During these appointments, you can:
- Receive feedback on statements and résumés/CVs
- Learn ways to fund your graduate education
- Talk about ways to stand out to the admissions committee
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Questions? We are here to help!
If you are interested in how Long Beach State can help you discover your passions and pursue your academic goals, please do not hesitate to send us an email or give us a call for more information.