Name: Botany/Plant Biology (CIP 26.03): international graduates and related occupations
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International graduates, 2024–25

4 bachelor's · 58 master's · 69 doctoral

36 months

OPT after graduation

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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

Soil and Plant ScientistsSOC 19-10131,400 openings a year · 447 LCA filings1,400+6.7%$78,850447

Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-10294,300 openings a year · 4,637 LCA filings4,300+4.7%$98,9204,637

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

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