Explore the Degrees
The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNSM) offers an array of degrees that will prepare students for professional careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. With research and scholarship at the forefront, CNSM trains the next generation of data scientists, health professionals, educators, and researchers to meet the needs of our changing world.
Earning a degree from CNSM at California State University, Long Beach means that you will have access to individualized educational pathways while building community and connection with students, faculty, and staff. We welcome you to explore our degree options and find out what training, research experience, and mentorship is available when you join us at CNSM.
You can find more information about our undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the areas below.
Degrees at a Glance
The following is a quick list of the degrees offered by CNSM, sorted by academic department. Please see the for more information.
Biological Sciences
Undergraduate Degrees
- Biology, B.S.
- Biology Education option, B.S.
- Molecular Cell Biology and Physiology option, B.S.
- Zoology, Botany, and Ecology option, B.S.
- Marine Biology, B.S.
- Microbiology, B.S.
Graduate Degrees
- Biology, M.S.
- Microbiology, M.S.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Undergraduate Degrees
- Biochemistry, B.A.
- Biochemistry, B.S.
- Chemistry, B.A.
- Chemistry, B.S.
- Materials Science option, B.S.
Graduate Degrees
- Biochemistry, M.S.
- Chemistry, M.S
Earth Science
Undergraduate Degrees
- Earth Systems, B.S.
- Geology, B.S.
Graduate Degrees
- Geology, M.S.
Environmental Science and Policy
Undergraduate Degrees
- Environmental Science and Policy, B.A.
- Environmental Science and Policy, B.S.
Graduate Degrees
- Sustainability Management and Policy, M.S.
Mathematics and Statistics
Undergraduate Degrees
- Mathematics, B.S.
- Applied Mathematics option, B.S.
- Mathematics Education option, B.S.
- Applied Statistics, B.S.
Graduate Degrees
- Applied Statistics, M.S.
- Mathematics, M.S.
- Applied Mathematics option, M.S.
- Mathematics Education for Secondary School Teachers option, M.S.
Physics and Astronomy
Undergraduate Degrees
- Physics, B.A.
- Physics, B.S.
- Materials Science option, B.S.
Graduate Degrees
- Physics, M.S.
- Applied Physics option, M.S.
- Professional Physics, M.S.
Science Education
Undergraduate Degrees
Science Education does not award undergraduate degrees, but the department can help undergraduate students prepare for a graduate degree in science education while they work on their bachelor's.
Graduate Degrees
- TK-12 Science Education option, M.S.
- Informal Science Education Option, M.S.
