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Expect the strongest outcomes for students who appreciate an encouraging campus with room to explore and career-focused learners aiming for high-impact outcomes.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"hero-badge-column\">\n                <div class=\"grade-badge\">\n                    <div class=\"grade\">A-<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"label\">Ranking<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"rank\">#213 of 1,955<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edsmart.org\/our-rankings\/\" class=\"grade-badge-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How We Rank Schools<\/a>\n                    <span style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 2px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); transition: 0.3s; --hover-bg: #FFFFFF; --hover-text: #0A1C4A;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Lower tuition<\/span><span style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #FFFFFF; border: 2px solid #00C48C; transition: all 0.3s ease; --hover-bg: #00C48C; --hover-text: white;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Solid ROI potential<\/span><span style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #FFFFFF; border: 2px solid #00C48C; transition: all 0.3s ease; --hover-bg: #00C48C; --hover-text: white;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Public school option<\/span><span style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #FFFFFF; border: 2px solid #00C48C; transition: all 0.3s ease; --hover-bg: #00C48C; --hover-text: white;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Large campus life<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- At-a-Glance Metrics -->\n        <section class=\"at-a-glance\" id=\"at-a-glance\">\n            <div class=\"at-a-glance-title\">At a Glance<\/div>\n            <div class=\"at-a-glance-grid\">\n                \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Ranking<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">#213 of 1,955 (Top 10.9%)<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip accent\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Tuition<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">$8,338<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip accent\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Net Price<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">$9,426<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip accent\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">4-Year Tuition<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">$33,352<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Acceptance Rate<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">46.3%<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Transfer Rate<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">2.0%<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Student Population<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">35,924<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Student-Faculty<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">23:1<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Grad Rate (150% time)<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">70.3%<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Grad Rate (8-year)<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">81.3%<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Retention Rate<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">86.8%<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">5-Yr Earnings<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">$66,461<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip accent\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">ROI<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">144.3%<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <!-- Best For Section -->\n        <div class=\"section\" id=\"best-for\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\">Who is California State University-Long Beach Best For?<\/h2>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.7;\">\n                A quick look at who tends to feel most at home here based on outcomes and campus context.\n            <\/p>\n            <div class=\"best-for-grid\"><div style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 2px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); transition: 0.3s; --hover-bg: #FFFFFF; --hover-text: #0A1C4A;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Career maximizers chasing high ROI<\/div><div style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #FFFFFF; border: 2px solid #00C48C; transition: all 0.3s ease; --hover-bg: #00C48C; --hover-text: white;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Families tracking affordability closely<\/div><div style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #FFFFFF; border: 2px solid #00C48C; transition: all 0.3s ease; --hover-bg: #00C48C; --hover-text: white;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">First-gen or Pell-eligible support<\/div><div style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #FFFFFF; border: 2px solid #00C48C; transition: all 0.3s ease; --hover-bg: #00C48C; --hover-text: white;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Explorers drawn to vibrant campus scale<\/div><div style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 2px solid rgb(0, 179, 198); transition: 0.3s; --hover-bg: #00B3C6; --hover-text: white;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Students seeking strong career outcomes<\/div><div style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #FFFFFF; border: 2px solid #00C48C; transition: all 0.3s ease; --hover-bg: #00C48C; --hover-text: white;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Students valuing supportive learning environments<\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n        <!-- Sticky Navigation Tabs -->\n        <div class=\"sticky-nav\" id=\"stickyNav\">\n            <div class=\"sticky-nav-inner\">\n                <nav class=\"sticky-nav-content\" aria-label=\"Section navigation\">\n                    <a href=\"#overview\" class=\"nav-tab active\">Overview<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#best-for\" class=\"nav-tab\">Best For<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#scores\" class=\"nav-tab\">EDsmart Grades<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#financial\" class=\"nav-tab\">Cost &amp; Aid<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#career\" class=\"nav-tab\">ROI &amp; Outcomes<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#acceptance\" class=\"nav-tab\">Acceptance<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#programs\" class=\"nav-tab\">Academics<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#online\" class=\"nav-tab\">Online<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#demographics\" class=\"nav-tab\">Student Demographics<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#our-take\" class=\"nav-tab\">Our Take<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#faq\" class=\"nav-tab\">FAQ<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#similar\" class=\"nav-tab\">Similar Schools<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#nearby\" class=\"nav-tab\">Nearby Schools<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#contact-info\" class=\"nav-tab\">Contact<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#methodologyBox\" class=\"nav-tab\">Methodology<\/a>\n                <\/nav>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- EDsmart Scores -->\n        <span id=\"chapter-facts\" class=\"eds-anchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <div class=\"section\" id=\"scores\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\">EDsmart Scores Summary<\/h2>\n            \n            <!-- Ranking Context Box -->\n            <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,196,140,0.3); margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n                <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap;\">\n                    <div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px;\">\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">Overall Ranking<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-success);\">#213 of 1,955<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">Top 10.9% of all institutions<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px;\">\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">EDsmart Score<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-white);\">89.2 \/ 100 (national index)<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">Curved score (top institution = 100.0)<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px;\">\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">Value Rating<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-aqua);\">4.46 \/ 5<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">Based on ROI and outcomes<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"category-grades\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n                <div class=\"category-grade-badge\" data-grade=\"A-\">\n                    <div class=\"category-name\">Completion<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-grade\">A-<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-rank\">#335 of 1,955<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"category-grade-badge\" data-grade=\"A-\">\n                    <div class=\"category-name\">Affordability<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-grade\">A-<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-rank\">#189 of 1,955<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"category-grade-badge\" data-grade=\"B-\">\n                    <div class=\"category-name\">Support<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-grade\">B-<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-rank\">#1,378 of 1,955<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"category-grade-badge\" data-grade=\"B\">\n                    <div class=\"category-name\">Career Outcomes<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-grade\">B<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-rank\">#777 of 1,955<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 10px;\">California State University-Long Beach graduates 70.3% of students within 150% of normal time (the completion rate used in EDsmart rankings), with an 8-year award rate of 81.3% and keeps 86.8% of first-year students. Affordability earns an A- compared with similar schools.<\/p>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edsmart.org\/our-rankings\/\" style=\"color: var(--color-aqua); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How we calculate this \u2192<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            \n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Cost & Financial Aid -->\n        <div class=\"section\" id=\"financial\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\">Cost & Financial Aid<\/h2>\n            <section class=\"quick-answers\"><h3>Quick Answers<\/h3><div class=\"data-grid\"><div class=\"data-panel\"><div class=\"data-panel__label\">What does it cost?<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__value\">Depends on income<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__body\">$6,443-$19,919 annual net price based on family income.<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__meta\"><a href=\"#financial\">Review brackets \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"data-panel\"><div class=\"data-panel__label\">What's the graduation rate?<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__value\">Likely<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__body\">70.3% graduate within 150% of normal time (the completion rate used in EDsmart rankings). The federal 8-year award rate is 81.3%. 39.2% complete in four years (IPEDS 100% time).<\/div><\/div><div class=\"data-panel\"><div class=\"data-panel__label\">What are job outcomes?<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__value\">Highly likely<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__body\">91.7% of alumni are employed within three years of leaving. Median earnings five years after graduation are $66,461. Pay varies by major.<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__meta\"><a href=\"#programs\">Explore majors \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n            \n            <!-- Net Price Calculator CTA -->\n            <div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,196,140,0.15) 0%, rgba(0,179,198,0.15) 100%); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border: 2px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 40px; text-align: center;\">\n                <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Get Your Personalized Cost Estimate<\/div>\n                <p style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">The costs shown are averages. Use California State University-Long Beach's net price calculator to get an estimate based on your family's financial situation.<\/p>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.calstate.edu\/apply\/paying-for-college\/csu-costs\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" style=\"padding: 18px 40px; font-size: 17px; display: inline-block; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.3s ease;\">Calculate Your Net Price \u2192<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <!-- At a Glance: Total Degree Cost Summary -->\n            <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 700;\">Total Degree Cost Summary<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"two-column\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;\">\n                    <div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px;\">4-Year Total Cost (Pay with Cash)<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white);\">$91,704<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">$22,926 \u00d7 4 years<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px;\">Average Total Cost (Pay with Financial Aid)<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-aqua);\">$46,048<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">$9,426 \u00d7 4.9 years average<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div style=\"margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">Time to Degree<\/div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-white); line-height: 1.6;\">\n                        <strong>Average:<\/strong> 4.9 years | <strong>4-Year Rate:<\/strong> 39.2% | <strong>6-Year Rate:<\/strong> 70.3% | <strong>8-Year Rate:<\/strong> 81.3%<\/div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.5;\">\n                        Most students finish in about four to five years. Four-year completion is 39.2% and six-year completion is 70.3%.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Annual Cost Comparison<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"two-column\">\n                    <div>\n                        <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">Pay with Cash<\/div>\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px;\">$22,926<\/div>\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div>\n                        <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,179,198,0.3);\">\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">Pay with Financial Aid<\/div>\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px;\">$9,426<\/div>\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p style=\"margin-top: 12px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">\n                    <strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Est. annual aid gap:<\/strong>\n                    <span id=\"eds-aid-gap\">$13,500<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"display:block; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 4px;\">Cash cost of attendance minus average net price after aid.<\/span>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <!-- Detailed Cost Breakdown -->\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Cost of Undergraduate Attendance<\/h3>\n                <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.<\/p>\n                <details class=\"section-collapsible\" style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);\" open>\n                    <summary style=\"padding: 18px 24px; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); list-style: none;\">View cost of attendance line items<\/summary>\n                <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 25px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);\">\n                    <table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\">\n                        <thead>\n                            <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n                                <th style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">Costs to Consider<\/th>\n                                <th style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">Price<\/th>\n                            <\/tr>\n                        <\/thead>\n                        <tbody>\n                            <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\">\n                                <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">Tuition and Fees<\/td>\n                                <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">$8,338<\/td>\n                            <\/tr>\n                            <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\">\n                                <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">Books and Supplies<\/td>\n                                <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">$1,590<\/td>\n                            <\/tr>\n                            <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\">\n                                <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">On-Campus Room and Board<\/td>\n                                <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">$17,382<\/td>\n                            <\/tr>\n                            <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\">\n                                <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">On-Campus Other Expenses<\/td>\n                                <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">$4,538<\/td>\n                            <\/tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px;\">Total On-Campus Cost<\/td>\n                                <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-success); font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px;\">$22,926<\/td>\n                            <\/tr>\n                        <\/tbody>\n                    <\/table>\n                <\/div>\n                <\/details>\n                <p style=\"margin-top: 18px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">\n                    Tip: focus on the rows that match your living plan\u2014commuters can swap in off-campus estimates while residential students should budget for housing, meals, and incidental fees.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <!-- Financial Aid Breakdown -->\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Students Receiving Aid<\/h3>\n                <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n                    <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 15px 20px; align-items: center;\">\n                        <div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">Pell Grant<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px;\">\n                            <div style=\"flex: 1; height: 8px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n                                <div style=\"height: 100%; width: 53.9%; background: var(--color-tertiary-600);\"><\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; min-width: 50px; text-align: right;\">53.9%<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">Federal Loan<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px;\">\n                            <div style=\"flex: 1; height: 8px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n                                <div style=\"height: 100%; width: 22.1%; background: var(--color-tertiary-600);\"><\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; min-width: 50px; text-align: right;\">22.1%<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <p style=\"margin-top: 18px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">\n                Use these bars to gauge how many classmates rely on need-based dollars\u2014lower Pell or loan shares may signal a wealthier student body or generous institutional grants.\n            <\/p>\n            \n            <div style=\"background: #1F2F58; padding: 24px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <p style=\"color: #F5F7FA; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\">\n                    <strong style=\"color: var(--color-warning);\">EDsmart Insight:<\/strong> About 53.9% of California State University-Long Beach students receive Pell Grants \u2014 well above the national average, highlighting ongoing affordability priorities.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <!-- Net Price by Family Income -->\n            \n<div style=\"margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n    <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 600;\">Net Price by Family Income<\/h3>\n    <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n        Average annual net price after financial aid, based on family income. Your actual cost may vary depending on your specific financial situation.\n    <\/p>\n    \n    <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n\n        <div style=\" margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n            <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n                <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$0 - $30,000<\/div>\n                <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-tertiary-600); font-weight: 700;\">$6,443<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n                <div style=\"width: 32.3%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-tertiary-600) 0%, var(--color-tertiary-600) 100%);\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n                Average annual cost for families earning $0-$30K\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div style=\" margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n            <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n                <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$30,001 - $48,000<\/div>\n                <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-tertiary-600); font-weight: 700;\">$6,576<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n                <div style=\"width: 33.0%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-tertiary-600) 0%, var(--color-tertiary-600) 100%);\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n                Average annual cost for families earning $30K-$48K\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div style=\" margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n            <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n                <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$48,001 - $75,000<\/div>\n                <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-tertiary-600); font-weight: 700;\">$7,576<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n                <div style=\"width: 38.0%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-tertiary-600) 0%, var(--color-tertiary-600) 100%);\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n                Average annual cost for families earning $48K-$75K\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div style=\" margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n            <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n                <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$75,001 - $110,000<\/div>\n                <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-tertiary-600); font-weight: 700;\">$11,462<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n                <div style=\"width: 57.5%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-tertiary-600) 0%, var(--color-tertiary-600) 100%);\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n                Average annual cost for families earning $75K-$110K\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div style=\"\">\n            <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n                <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$110,001+<\/div>\n                <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700;\">$19,919<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n                <div style=\"width: 100.0%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-error) 0%, var(--color-error) 100%);\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n                Average annual cost for families earning $110K+\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <!-- Key Insight Box -->\n    <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 20px;\">\n        <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n            <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">Understanding These Numbers:<\/strong> Net price varies significantly by income level. Net prices range from $6,443 to $19,919 depending on family income. Use California State University-Long Beach's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.\n        <\/p>\n        <div style=\"margin-top: 15px; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n            <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">Typical total cost estimates (~4.9 years):<\/div>\n            <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr)); gap: 10px;\">\n\n                <div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">$0-$30K families<\/div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-tertiary-600); font-weight: 700;\">~$31,476<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">$30K-$48K families<\/div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-tertiary-600); font-weight: 700;\">~$32,125<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">$48K-$75K families<\/div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-tertiary-600); font-weight: 700;\">~$37,011<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">$75K-$110K families<\/div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-tertiary-600); font-weight: 700;\">~$55,995<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n            \n            <!-- Affordability Alert -->\n            \n            <div style=\"background: #1F2F58; padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px;\">\n                    <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-warning); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">AFFORDABILITY ALERT<\/div>\n                        <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n                            <strong>If your family earns $75K-$110K:<\/strong> Expect to pay around <strong style=\"color: var(--color-warning);\">$11,462\/year<\/strong>\n                        <\/p>\n                        <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7;\">\n                            <strong>If your family earns $110K+:<\/strong> Expect to pay around <strong style=\"color: var(--color-warning);\">$19,919\/year<\/strong>\n                        <\/p>\n                        <a href=\"#financial\" style=\"color: var(--color-aqua); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; margin-top: 10px; display: inline-block;\">See all income brackets \u2192<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            \n            \n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- ROI & Career Outcomes -->\n        <div class=\"section\" id=\"career\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\">ROI & Career Outcomes<\/h2>\n            \n            <div class=\"two-column\" style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n                <div>\n                    <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,179,198,0.3); margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">Return on Investment<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 48px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-success); margin-bottom: 12px;\">144.3%<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">Based on median earnings five years after graduation vs. total degree cost<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul class=\"info-list\">\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Median Earnings (5 Years After Graduation)<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">$66,461<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">10-Year Median Earnings<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">$69,554<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Average Years to Graduate<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">4.9 years<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Average Student Debt<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">$14,195<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Debt-to-Earnings<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">~21.4%<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Repayment Rate (3yr)<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">70.7%<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Employment Rate<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">91.7%<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n                <div>\n                    <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n                        <h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Graduate Earnings Distribution<\/h3>\n                        <p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Earnings range for California State University-Long Beach graduates about 10 years after enrollment (25th percentile, median, and 75th percentile). Different horizon than median earnings five years after graduation above.<\/p>\n                        <div style=\"height: 120px;\">\n                            <canvas id=\"earningsRangeChart\"><\/canvas>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua);\">\n                        <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n                            Graduates earn a median of $66,461 five years after graduation \u2014 roughly 8% above the national median.\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 20px; margin-top: 15px; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n                            <div>\n                                <div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Payback Period<\/div>\n                                <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700;\">0.69 years<\/div>\n                                <div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 11px; margin-top: 4px;\">Total Degree Cost \u00f7 Annual Earnings<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"chart-container\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">California State University-Long Beach vs. National Average<\/h3>\n                <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">Comparison of key performance metrics showing how California State University-Long Beach's outcomes compare to the national average across earnings, graduation rates, retention, ROI, and employment. This contextualizes California State University-Long Beach's performance within the broader higher education landscape.<\/p>\n                <canvas id=\"comparisonChart\"><\/canvas>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            \n            \n            <div style=\"background: #1F2F58; padding: 24px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <p style=\"color: #F5F7FA; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\">\n                    <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">EDsmart Insight:<\/strong> California State University-Long Beach graduates report median earnings of $66,461 five years after graduation, 8% above the national median. The 144.3% ROI indicates solid long-term value.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Acceptance & Selectivity -->\n        <div class=\"section\" id=\"acceptance\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\">Acceptance &amp; Selectivity<\/h2>\n            \n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Getting In<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"two-column\">\n                    <div>\n                        <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">Acceptance Rate<\/div>\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px;\">46.3%<\/div>\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">Moderately Selective<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div>\n                        <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,179,198,0.3);\">\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">National Average<\/div>\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px;\">69%<\/div>\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">Average acceptance rate<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"two-column\">\n                <div>\n                    <ul class=\"info-list\">\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">SAT Evidence-Based Reading<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">Not reported<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">SAT Math<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">Not reported<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">SAT Writing<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">Not reported<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">ACT Composite<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">Not reported<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">SAT & ACT<\/span><span class=\"info-value\">Not required<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n                <div>\n                    <ul class=\"info-list\">\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Undergraduate Enrollment<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">35,924<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Full-Time Students<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">85.4%<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Part-Time Students<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">14.6%<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Retention Rate<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">86.8%<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Grad Rate (150% time)<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">70.3%<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Grad Rate (8-year)<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">81.3%<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Student-Faculty Ratio<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">23:1<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <!-- How to Get In -->\n            <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 40px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 700;\">How to Get Into California State University-Long Beach<\/h3>\n                <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8;\">\n                    <p style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\">\n                        <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">1. Meet Academic Requirements:<\/strong> \n                        California State University-Long Beach requires strong academic performance. Aim for test scores within the reported ranges and maintain a competitive GPA. Most admitted students rank in the top 10% of their high school class.\n                    <\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\">\n                        <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">2. Build a Strong Application:<\/strong> \n                        Beyond test scores, focus on crafting compelling essays, securing strong letters of recommendation, and highlighting extracurricular activities that demonstrate leadership and commitment.\n                    <\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\">\n                        <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">3. Understand Selectivity:<\/strong> \n                        With an acceptance rate of 46.3%, California State University-Long Beach is moderately selective. Consider applying early decision if available, as early applicants often have higher acceptance rates.\n                    <\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">\n                        <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">4. Financial Planning:<\/strong> \n                        Review the net price calculator and financial aid options early. Many students receive significant aid, making the actual cost lower than the sticker price.\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div style=\"margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n                    <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\">\n                        <strong>Tip:<\/strong> Contact the admissions office directly for the most current application requirements, deadlines, and any special programs (like early decision or early action) that might improve your chances.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            \n            \n            <div style=\"background: #1F2F58; padding: 24px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <p style=\"color: #F5F7FA; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\">\n                    <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">EDsmart Insight:<\/strong> California State University-Long Beach accepts 46.3% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Focus on strong academics, meaningful extracurriculars, and compelling essays to stand out.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Academic Programs -->\n        <div class=\"section\" id=\"programs\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\">Academic Programs<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"chart-container\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Undergraduate Program Distribution<\/h3>\n                <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">Breakdown of the most popular majors and fields of study among California State University-Long Beach undergraduates. Business Administration, Management and Operations, Psychology, General, and Fine and Studio Arts draw the most students.<\/p>\n                <canvas id=\"programsChart\"><\/canvas>\n            <\/div>\n            <ul class=\"info-list\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <li>\n                    <span class=\"info-label\">Business Administration, Management and Operations<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"info-value\">15.4%<\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                <li>\n                    <span class=\"info-label\">Psychology, General<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"info-value\">6.8%<\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                <li>\n                    <span class=\"info-label\">Fine and Studio Arts<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"info-value\">5.2%<\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                <li>\n                    <span class=\"info-label\">Communication and Media Studies<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"info-value\">3.8%<\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                <li>\n                    <span class=\"info-label\">Computer Science<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"info-value\">3.5%<\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                <li>\n                    <span class=\"info-label\">Biology, General<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"info-value\">3.5%<\/span>\n                <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n            <details class=\"section-collapsible\" style=\"margin-top: 16px;\">\n                <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-link); list-style: none;\">See more majors<\/summary>\n                <ul class=\"info-list\" style=\"margin-top: 12px;\">\n                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"info-label\">Family and Consumer Sciences\/Human Sciences, Gener<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"info-value\">3.4%<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"info-label\">Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Hum<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"info-value\">3.4%<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n            <\/details>\n\n            \n            <!-- Highest Earning Degrees -->\n            \n            \n            <!-- Highest Earning Degrees Section -->\n            <div style=\"margin-top: 50px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Highest Earning Programs<\/h3>\n                <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n                    Median earnings five years after graduation for each program. These figures help illustrate ROI by field of study and degree level.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n                    <h4 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 600;\">Undergraduate Programs (Bachelor's Degrees)<\/h4>\n                    \n                    <!-- Undergraduate Earnings Chart -->\n                    <div class=\"chart-container\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n                        <canvas id=\"undergradEarningsChart\"><\/canvas>\n                    <\/div>\n                    \n                    <ul class=\"info-list\">\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">1. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research &amp; Clinical Nursing<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">$116,568<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">2. Computer Engineering<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">$113,047<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">3. Construction Engineering Technology\/Technician<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">$111,652<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                    <details class=\"section-collapsible\" style=\"margin-top: 16px;\">\n                        <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-link); list-style: none;\">Show additional high-earning majors<\/summary>\n                        <ul class=\"info-list\" style=\"margin-top: 12px;\">\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">4. Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">$108,655<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">5. Computer Science<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">$107,571<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">6. Mechanical Engineering<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">$103,068<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">7. Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical\/Space Engineering<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">$101,795<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">8. Civil Engineering<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">$98,948<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">9. Chemical Engineering<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">$96,739<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">10. Physics<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">$90,996<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n                    <\/details>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n                    <h4 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 600;\">Graduate Programs (Master's, Doctoral, Professional)<\/h4>\n                    \n                    <!-- Graduate Earnings Chart -->\n                    <div class=\"chart-container\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n                        <canvas id=\"gradEarningsChart\"><\/canvas>\n                    <\/div>\n                    \n                    <ul class=\"info-list\">\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">1. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research &amp; Clinical Nursing (Graduate\/Professional Certificate)<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">$138,374<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">2. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research &amp; Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">$134,454<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">3. Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">$129,280<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                    <details class=\"section-collapsible\" style=\"margin-top: 16px;\">\n                        <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-link); list-style: none;\">Show additional graduate majors<\/summary>\n                        <ul class=\"info-list\" style=\"margin-top: 12px;\">\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">4. Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">$120,714<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">5. Applied Mathematics (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">$117,243<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">6. Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">$112,608<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">7. Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">$111,212<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">8. Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degree)<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">$107,627<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">9. Mathematics (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">$104,481<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">10. Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">$102,446<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n                    <\/details>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- Key Insight -->\n                <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 20px;\">\n                    <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7;\">\n                        <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">Program Choice Matters:<\/strong> Undergraduate: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research & Clinical Nursing grads earn $116,568\u201428% more than Physics ($90,996). Graduate: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research & Clinical Nursing programs lead with $138,374 median earnings. Your program and degree level choice significantly impact career earnings.\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Online Degrees & Distance Learning -->\n                <div class=\"section\" id=\"online\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\">Online Degrees &amp; Distance Learning<\/h2>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n                U.S. Department of Education data reports fully online programs for California State University-Long Beach. Below are the most popular options based on the number of recent graduates, followed by a quick look at the breadth of online offerings by degree level.\n                <br><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/collegescorecard.ed.gov\/data\/\" style=\"color: var(--color-link);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source: U.S. Department of Education<\/a><\/span>\n            <\/p>\n            <div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; margin: 16px 0;\">\n                <h3 style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 14px;\">Most Popular Online Degrees<\/h3>\n                <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 0; list-style: disc;\">\n                    <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Business Administration, Management and Operations<\/strong> (Bachelor's Degree, 1,359 graduates)<\/li>\n                    <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Psychology, General<\/strong> (Bachelor's Degree, 597 graduates)<\/li>\n                    <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Fine and Studio Arts<\/strong> (Bachelor's Degree, 456 graduates)<\/li>\n                    <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Communication and Media Studies<\/strong> (Bachelor's Degree, 332 graduates)<\/li>\n                    <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Computer Science<\/strong> (Bachelor's Degree, 306 graduates)<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; display: grid; gap: 18px;\">\n                <div>\n                    <h3 style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px;\">What This School Offers Online, at a Glance<\/h3>\n                    <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">U.S. Department of Education data flags the following online degree and certificate programs for this institution. Expand each credential level to view the complete list of available subjects.<\/p>\n                    <details style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n                        <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; padding: 16px 20px; list-style: none; position: relative;\">Online Bachelor's Degrees (77 programs)<span style=\"float: right; font-size: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s;\">\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n                        <div style=\"padding: 0 20px 16px 20px;\">\n                            <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 20px;\">\n                                <li>Business Administration, Management and Operations<\/li>\n                                <li>Psychology, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Fine and Studio Arts<\/li>\n                                <li>Communication and Media Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Computer Science<\/li>\n                                <li>Biology, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities<\/li>\n                                <li>Family and Consumer Sciences\/Human Sciences, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Criminal Justice and Corrections<\/li>\n                                <li>Sociology<\/li>\n                                <li>English Language and Literature, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education\/Fitness<\/li>\n                                <li>Health Services\/Allied Health\/Health Sciences, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Mechanical Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>Film\/Video and Photographic Arts<\/li>\n                                <li>Political Science and Government<\/li>\n                                <li>Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing<\/li>\n                                <li>Health and Medical Administrative Services<\/li>\n                                <li>Civil Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>History<\/li>\n                                <li>Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>Design and Applied Arts<\/li>\n                                <li>Apparel and Textiles<\/li>\n                                <li>Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services<\/li>\n                                <li>Economics<\/li>\n                                <li>Mathematics<\/li>\n                                <li>Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical\/Space Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>Music<\/li>\n                                <li>Journalism<\/li>\n                                <li>Drama\/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft<\/li>\n                                <li>Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Anthropology<\/li>\n                                <li>Social Work<\/li>\n                                <li>Biomedical\/Medical Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>Communication Disorders Sciences and Services<\/li>\n                                <li>Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology<\/li>\n                                <li>Computer Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>Nutrition Sciences<\/li>\n                                <li>Hospitality Administration\/Management<\/li>\n                                <li>Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication<\/li>\n                                <li>Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics<\/li>\n                                <li>Construction Engineering Technology\/Technician<\/li>\n                                <li>Natural Resources Conservation and Research<\/li>\n                                <li>Chemistry<\/li>\n                                <li>Area Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services<\/li>\n                                <li>Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Geography and Cartography<\/li>\n                                <li>Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology<\/li>\n                                <li>Dance<\/li>\n                                <li>International\/Globalization Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Chemical Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>Business\/Managerial Economics<\/li>\n                                <li>Physics<\/li>\n                                <li>Philosophy<\/li>\n                                <li>Microbiological Sciences and Immunology<\/li>\n                                <li>Statistics<\/li>\n                                <li>Computer Engineering Technologies\/Technicians<\/li>\n                                <li>Religion\/Religious Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Geological and Earth Sciences\/Geosciences<\/li>\n                                <li>Electrical\/Electronic Engineering Technologies\/Technicians<\/li>\n                                <li>Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics<\/li>\n                                <li>East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics<\/li>\n                                <li>Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics<\/li>\n                                <li>Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions<\/li>\n                                <li>Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas<\/li>\n                                <li>Rhetoric and Composition\/Writing Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Radio, Television, and Digital Communication<\/li>\n                                <li>Multi\/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other<\/li>\n                                <li>Manufacturing Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>International Relations and National Security Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Industrial Production Technologies\/Technicians<\/li>\n                                <li>Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other<\/li>\n                                <li>Engineering, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Engineering Technologies\/Technicians, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services<\/li>\n                                <li>Environmental\/Environmental Health Engineering<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/details>\n                    <details style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n                        <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; padding: 16px 20px; list-style: none; position: relative;\">Online Master's Degrees (65 programs)<span style=\"float: right; font-size: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s;\">\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n                        <div style=\"padding: 0 20px 16px 20px;\">\n                            <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 20px;\">\n                                <li>Business Administration, Management and Operations<\/li>\n                                <li>Social Work<\/li>\n                                <li>Computer Science<\/li>\n                                <li>Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education\/Fitness<\/li>\n                                <li>Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing<\/li>\n                                <li>Student Counseling and Personnel Services<\/li>\n                                <li>Accounting and Related Services<\/li>\n                                <li>Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology<\/li>\n                                <li>Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods<\/li>\n                                <li>Health and Medical Administrative Services<\/li>\n                                <li>Psychology, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Public Health<\/li>\n                                <li>English Language and Literature, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Special Education and Teaching<\/li>\n                                <li>Music<\/li>\n                                <li>Geography and Cartography<\/li>\n                                <li>Biology, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Statistics<\/li>\n                                <li>Mathematics<\/li>\n                                <li>Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>Mechanical Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>Nutrition Sciences<\/li>\n                                <li>Fine and Studio Arts<\/li>\n                                <li>Civil Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>Educational Administration and Supervision<\/li>\n                                <li>Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical\/Space Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services<\/li>\n                                <li>Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other<\/li>\n                                <li>Chemical Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions<\/li>\n                                <li>Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics<\/li>\n                                <li>History<\/li>\n                                <li>Physics<\/li>\n                                <li>Public Policy Analysis<\/li>\n                                <li>Philosophy<\/li>\n                                <li>Gerontology<\/li>\n                                <li>Chemistry<\/li>\n                                <li>Rhetoric and Composition\/Writing Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Design and Applied Arts<\/li>\n                                <li>Communication and Media Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Political Science and Government<\/li>\n                                <li>Economics<\/li>\n                                <li>Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas<\/li>\n                                <li>Religion\/Religious Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Area Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology<\/li>\n                                <li>Geological and Earth Sciences\/Geosciences<\/li>\n                                <li>Engineering, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Dance<\/li>\n                                <li>Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics<\/li>\n                                <li>Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management<\/li>\n                                <li>Microbiological Sciences and Immunology<\/li>\n                                <li>Anthropology<\/li>\n                                <li>Sociology<\/li>\n                                <li>Multi\/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other<\/li>\n                                <li>Health Services\/Allied Health\/Health Sciences, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Family and Consumer Sciences\/Human Sciences, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Drama\/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft<\/li>\n                                <li>Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services<\/li>\n                                <li>Sustainability Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education<\/li>\n                                <li>Data Analytics<\/li>\n                                <li>Construction Management<\/li>\n                                <li>Computer and Information Sciences, General<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/details>\n                    <details style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n                        <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; padding: 16px 20px; list-style: none; position: relative;\">Online Doctoral Degrees (2 programs)<span style=\"float: right; font-size: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s;\">\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n                        <div style=\"padding: 0 20px 16px 20px;\">\n                            <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 20px;\">\n                                <li>Educational Administration and Supervision<\/li>\n                                <li>Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/details>\n                    <details style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n                        <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; padding: 16px 20px; list-style: none; position: relative;\">Online Graduate\/Professional Certificates (17 programs)<span style=\"float: right; font-size: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s;\">\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n                        <div style=\"padding: 0 20px 16px 20px;\">\n                            <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 20px;\">\n                                <li>Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing<\/li>\n                                <li>Special Education and Teaching<\/li>\n                                <li>Curriculum and Instruction<\/li>\n                                <li>Biotechnology<\/li>\n                                <li>Public Administration<\/li>\n                                <li>Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services<\/li>\n                                <li>Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities<\/li>\n                                <li>Rhetoric and Composition\/Writing Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Urban Studies\/Affairs<\/li>\n                                <li>Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services<\/li>\n                                <li>Biology, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics<\/li>\n                                <li>Political Science and Government<\/li>\n                                <li>Gerontology<\/li>\n                                <li>Geography and Cartography<\/li>\n                                <li>Fine and Studio Arts<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/details>\n                    <details style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n                        <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; padding: 16px 20px; list-style: none; position: relative;\">Online First Professional Degrees (2 programs)<span style=\"float: right; font-size: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s;\">\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n                        <div style=\"padding: 0 20px 16px 20px;\">\n                            <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 20px;\">\n                                <li>Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions<\/li>\n                                <li>Educational Administration and Supervision<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/details>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Student Demographics -->\n        <div 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class=\"info-label\">Part-Time Students<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">14.6%<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">Male Students<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">41.4%<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">Female Students<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">58.6%<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div>\n                        <ul class=\"info-list\">\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">Caucasian<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">14.4%<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">Asian<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">19.9%<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">Hispanic<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">52.5%<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">Black<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">4.0%<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">Pell Grant Recipients<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">53.9%<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div 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The university maintains a roughly balanced gender distribution across its student body.<\/p>\n                        <canvas id=\"genderChart\"><\/canvas>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"insight-box\" style=\"margin-top: 40px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"color: var(--color-aqua); font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 700;\">\n                    Graduation Rate Equity Analysis\n                <\/h3>\n                <p class=\"intro\" style=\"font-style: italic; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n                    How well does California State University-Long Beach support students from different economic backgrounds?\n                <\/p>\n                \n                <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n                    <div style=\"background: rgba(0,196,140,0.1); 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margin-top: 4px;\">6-year graduation rate<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div style=\"background: rgba(245,183,61,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--color-success);\">\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Equity Gap<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-success);\">7.0 pts<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px; text-transform: capitalize;\">good equity<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                \n                <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8;\">\n                    <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">What this means:<\/strong> Lower-income students (Pell Grant recipients) graduate at a similar rate as higher-income students, indicating adequate institutional support for all economic backgrounds.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            \n            \n            <details class=\"section-collapsible\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; 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Ranked #213 overall with a 144.3% ROI, the institution balances practical outcomes with budget-friendly pricing.<\/p>\n                <p>At $9,426 annually, students gain access to career-focused programs leading to $66,461 median earnings. The 70.3% graduation rate reflects reasonable completion metrics for a university. While 86.8% retention suggests adequate student support.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <!-- Regional University Perspective -->\n            <div class=\"insight-box\" style=\"margin-top: 40px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"color: var(--color-aqua); font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 700;\">University Value: California State University-Long Beach's Strengths<\/h3>\n                <p class=\"intro\" style=\"font-style: italic; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n                    Ranked #213 with an A- grade, California State University-Long Beach prioritizes accessibility and local career connections over national prestige.\n                <\/p>\n                <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n                    <strong>Primary Strengths:<\/strong> Universitys like California State University-Long Beach excel at providing affordable education ($9,426 annually) with strong local employer relationships. Many programs emphasize practical skills and internships within the regional economy.\n                <\/p>\n                <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n                    <strong>Best For:<\/strong> Students planning to work in the region after graduation benefit from established employer connections. Adult learners and part-time students appreciate flexible scheduling. First-generation students and budget-conscious families gain degrees without overwhelming debt.\n                <\/p>\n                <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n                    <strong>Honest Assessment:<\/strong> California State University-Long Beach's 86.8% retention and 70.3% graduation rate trail elite universities but align with typical university performance. Career outcomes ($66,461 median earnings) reflect regional job markets more than national opportunities.\n                <\/p>\n                <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8;\">\n                    <strong>Value Verdict:<\/strong> For students committed to regional careers, California State University-Long Beach's 144.3% ROI and $9,426 cost deliver solid value. Those seeking national job mobility or prestigious credentials should compare against flagship state universities or targeted private scholarships.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 16px; padding: 24px; margin-top: 40px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 16px; font-weight: 700;\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n                <ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.7; font-size: 14px; display: grid; gap: 10px;\">\n                    <li>70.3% graduation rate sits 7.8 points above the national 62.5% benchmark.<\/li><li>86.8% first-year retention is 10.0 points above the national norm of 76.8%.<\/li><li>144.3% return on investment is 94.4 points above the national 49.9% benchmark.<\/li><li>Median earnings of $66,461 run about 8% higher than national outcomes five years after graduation.<\/li><li>Average net price of $9,426 is roughly $10,455 lower than the national median of $19,881.<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n    \n            <div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 16px; padding: 28px; margin: 40px 0;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 16px; font-weight: 700;\">Helpfulness for Students<\/h3>\n                <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 20px;\">\n                    <div style=\"background: rgba(0,196,140,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(0,196,140,0.35); border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px;\">\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-success); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Green Flags<\/div>\n                        <ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: var(--color-white); line-height: 1.7; font-size: 14px;\">\n                            <li>23:1 student-faculty ratio keeps mentorship close and courses discussion-sized.<\/li><li>86.8% first-year retention shows students stay engaged after the first year.<\/li><li>91.7% employment rate within three years sits 23.5 points above national outcomes.<\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div style=\"background: rgba(232,91,91,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(232,91,91,0.35); border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px;\">\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Red Flags<\/div>\n                        <ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: var(--color-white); line-height: 1.7; font-size: 14px;\">\n                            <li>Budget carefully for clinical travel, off-campus housing, and practicum fees to avoid surprise costs.<\/li><li>Compare aid offers from nearby public universities to weigh the premium for smaller classes.<\/li><li>Compare aid offers from nearby public universities to weigh the premium for smaller classes.<\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    \n            \n            <details class=\"expert-analysis\" style=\"background: #1F2F58; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-warning); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">EDsmart Expert Analysis<\/summary>\n                <div style=\"color: #F5F7FA; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 15px;\">\n                    <p style=\"margin: 18px 0 12px 0;\">California State University-Long Beach is a public university based in Long Beach, CA and earns an A- overall grade. It is currently ranked #213 overall Completion earns A-, Support B-, Career Outcomes B, and Affordability A-.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Grades are assigned relative to EDsmart's national bachelor's cohort using standardized outcomes (2027 rankings methodology); they reflect how a school compares to peers, not a fixed percentage of a raw point total.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Student momentum is strong: 86.8% retention, 70.3% graduation within 150% of normal time, and 81.3% earning an award within eight years. EDsmart calculates the ROI at 144.3%, offering a quick value checkpoint.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Why it matters: this snapshot shows how likely you are to stay on track academically and whether the outcomes justify the price tag. Letter grades summarize cohort-relative performance\u2014not a single exam-style score.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/details>\n            <details class=\"expert-analysis\" style=\"background: #1F2F58; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-warning); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">EDsmart Financial Snapshot<\/summary>\n                <div style=\"color: #F5F7FA; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 15px;\">\n                    <p style=\"margin: 18px 0 12px 0;\">Families pay about $9,426 on average after aid, compared with a published cost near $22,926.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Institutional and federal aid lower costs by roughly $13,500 per year.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Graduates leave with a median of $14,195 in federal loans, which lines up with national norms.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">About 53.9% of students receive Pell Grants, giving a snapshot of the campus income mix.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Why it matters: lining up sticker price, aid, and typical debt helps you stress-test the budget before you commit.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/details>\n            <details class=\"expert-analysis\" style=\"background: #1F2F58; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-warning); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">EDsmart Career Snapshot<\/summary>\n                <div style=\"color: #F5F7FA; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 15px;\">\n                    <p style=\"margin: 18px 0 12px 0;\">Five years after graduation, graduates earn roughly $66,461 at the median. This is roughly 8% above typical U.S. college outcomes.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">The three-year employment rate is close to 91.7%.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Plan around an ROI of about 144.3% according to U.S. Department of Education data.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Why it matters: pairing median earnings with employment rates gives you a sense of payback time after graduation.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/details>\n            <details class=\"expert-analysis\" style=\"background: #1F2F58; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-warning); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">EDsmart Admissions Snapshot<\/summary>\n                <div style=\"color: #F5F7FA; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 15px;\">\n                    <p style=\"margin: 18px 0 12px 0;\">46.3% of applicants receive offers, so preparation and fit matter.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">The admissions team encourages students to highlight academic strengths through transcripts, essays, and recommendations.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Prospective students can apply early for priority review and lean on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.csulb.edu\/admissions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">California State University-Long Beach admissions site<\/a> for deadlines, visit options, and counselor contacts.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Why it matters: knowing the admit rate and application expectations lets you map out testing, essays, and deadlines with less stress.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/details>\n            <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,196,140,0.3); margin-top: 30px; text-align: center;\">\n                <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">EDsmart Verdict<\/div>\n                <div style=\"font-size: 36px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-success); margin-bottom: 8px;\">4.46 \/ 5<\/div>\n                <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">Value Rating - Based on affordability and career outcomes<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); border: 2px solid var(--color-aqua); border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px; margin: 40px 0;\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 700; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\">Your Decision Toolkit<\/h3><div style=\"display: grid; gap: 15px;\"><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px; padding: 15px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"this.querySelector('input').checked = !this.querySelector('input').checked\"><input type=\"checkbox\" style=\"margin-top: 4px; width: 18px; height: 18px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"event.stopPropagation()\"><div style=\"flex: 1;\"><div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Run the Net Price Calculator<\/div><div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px;\">Get your personalized cost estimate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px; padding: 15px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"this.querySelector('input').checked = !this.querySelector('input').checked\"><input type=\"checkbox\" style=\"margin-top: 4px; width: 18px; height: 18px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"event.stopPropagation()\"><div style=\"flex: 1;\"><div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Compare with similar schools<\/div><div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px;\">See how California State University-Long Beach stacks up to alternatives<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px; padding: 15px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"this.querySelector('input').checked = !this.querySelector('input').checked\"><input type=\"checkbox\" style=\"margin-top: 4px; width: 18px; height: 18px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"event.stopPropagation()\"><div style=\"flex: 1;\"><div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Check your major's earnings<\/div><div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px;\">See ROI for your specific field of study<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px; padding: 15px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"this.querySelector('input').checked = !this.querySelector('input').checked\"><input type=\"checkbox\" style=\"margin-top: 4px; width: 18px; height: 18px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"event.stopPropagation()\"><div style=\"flex: 1;\"><div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Visit the campus<\/div><div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px;\">Schedule a campus tour or virtual visit<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csulb.edu\/\" class=\"btn btn-secondary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; display: inline-block; width: 100%; text-align: center;\">Visit California State University-Long Beach Website \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n\n                <span id=\"chapter-cite\" class=\"eds-anchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <div class=\"section eds-school-cite\" id=\"cite-profile\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\">Cite this profile<\/h2>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">Add your access date when you publish.<\/p>\n            <p><strong>APA (7th):<\/strong> EDsmart. (2026). <em>California State University-Long Beach: Tuition, Outcomes &amp; Rankings<\/em>. https:\/\/www.edsmart.org\/schools\/california-state-university-long-beach\/<\/p>\n            <p><strong>MLA (9th):<\/strong> \u201cCalifornia State University-Long Beach: Tuition, Outcomes &amp; Rankings.\u201d <em>EDsmart<\/em>, 2026, www.edsmart.org\/schools\/california-state-university-long-beach\/.<\/p>\n            <p><strong>Chicago:<\/strong> EDsmart. \u201cCalifornia State University-Long Beach: Tuition, Outcomes &amp; Rankings.\u201d https:\/\/www.edsmart.org\/schools\/california-state-university-long-beach\/.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Similar & Nearby Schools -->\n        <div class=\"section\" id=\"similar\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Similar Schools<\/h2>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 30px;\">Institutions with similar academic profiles, selectivity, and outcomes<\/p>\n            \n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n            <div class=\"quick-facts\" id=\"similar-schools-grid\" style=\"grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);\">\n                <div class=\"carousel-wrapper\" data-carousel=\"similar\" style=\"grid-column: 1 \/ -1; 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That covers tuition, books, and living costs, which total $22,926 a year before aid. Tuition and fees alone are $8,338. Use the net price calculator on this page for a personalized estimate.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"school-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"school-faq-q\">What is California State University-Long Beach's ranking?<\/h3><p class=\"school-faq-a\">California State University-Long Beach ranks #213 overall in EDsmart's 2027 college rankings with an overall grade of A-, based on completion, affordability, support, and career outcomes.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"school-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"school-faq-q\">What is California State University-Long Beach's graduation rate?<\/h3><p class=\"school-faq-a\">At California State University-Long Beach, the graduation rate within 150% of normal time is 70.3% (the rate used in EDsmart rankings), the federal 8-year award rate is 81.3%, and first-year retention is 86.8%.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"school-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"school-faq-q\">What are California State University-Long Beach's job outcomes?<\/h3><p class=\"school-faq-a\">Graduates of California State University-Long Beach report median earnings of $66,461 five years after graduation, according to U.S. Department of Education outcome data. Outcomes vary by major.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"school-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"school-faq-q\">What is California State University-Long Beach's student population?<\/h3><p class=\"school-faq-a\">California State University-Long Beach enrolls about 35,924 undergraduate students, per U.S. Department of Education enrollment data.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is California State University-Long Beach's acceptance rate?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"California State University-Long Beach's acceptance rate is 46.3%, based on U.S. Department of Education admissions data.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How much does California State University-Long Beach cost?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"At California State University-Long Beach, the average net price after grants and scholarships is $9,426 per year. 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