Name: Computer Software and Media Applications (CIP 11.08): international graduates and related occupations
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3,568

International graduates, 2024–25

867 bachelor's · 2,348 master's · 2 doctoral

36 months

OPT after graduation

416

Four-year schools that offer it

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Occupations related to Computer Software and Media Applications

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

Web and Digital Interface DesignersSOC 15-12558,300 openings a year · 1,813 LCA filings8,300+6%$104,0001,813

Special Effects Artists and AnimatorsSOC 27-10144,200 openings a year · 279 LCA filings4,200−0.3%$102,030279

Database AdministratorsSOC 15-12423,300 openings a year · 6,450 LCA filings3,300−0.1%$104,6206,450

Graphic DesignersSOC 27-102416,000 openings a year · 1,265 LCA filings16,000−1.7%$62,9601,265

College teaching in this field: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

Other related occupations · 8

Computer Programmers Data Scientists Computer and Information Systems Managers Computer and Information Research Scientists Database Architects Software Developers Web Developers Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

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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