Name: Computer Programming (CIP 11.02): international graduates and related occupations
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1,030

International graduates, 2024–25

106 bachelor's · 449 master's

12 or 36 months

OPT after graduation

Varies by program

316

Four-year schools that offer it

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Occupations related to Computer Programming

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

Computer ProgrammersSOC 15-12514,400 openings a year · 14,095 LCA filings4,400−7.3%$100,39014,095

Software DevelopersSOC 15-125295,300 openings a year · 161,874 LCA filings95,300+10.2%$135,980161,874

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersSOC 15-125310,700 openings a year · 18,723 LCA filings10,700+5.7%$104,30018,723

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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