Major · CIP 11.09

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

684 international students graduated in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications in the 2024–25 academic year. 243 four-year schools offer it.

Varies by programComputing & IT
684
International graduates, 2024–25
17 bachelor's · 479 master's · 2 doctoral
12 or 36 months
OPT after graduation
Varies by program
243
Four-year schools that offer it
3
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Occupations related to Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

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 Network ArchitectsSOC 15-12419,600 openings a year · 2,115 LCA filings9,600+7.7%$134,0502,115
Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsSOC 15-124413,400 openings a year · 5,522 LCA filings13,400−4.1%$99,1305,522
Information Security AnalystsSOC 15-121214,100 openings a year · 3,813 LCA filings14,100+21%$129,1803,813

College teaching in this field: Computer Science 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