Major · CIP 14.43

Biochemical Engineering

12 international students graduated in Biochemical Engineering in the 2024–25 academic year. 8 four-year schools offer it.

STEM-designated · OPT up to 36 monthsEngineering
12
International graduates, 2024–25
2 bachelor's · 8 master's · 1 doctoral
36 months
OPT after graduation
8
Four-year schools that offer it
2
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Occupations related to Biochemical Engineering

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Chemical EngineersSOC 17-20411,100 openings a year · 1,048 LCA filings1,100+4.7%$125,0401,048
Bioengineers and Biomedical EngineersSOC 17-20311,200 openings a year · 1,360 LCA filings1,200+7.6%$109,3701,360

College teaching in this field: Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology