Name: Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature (CIP 30.36): international graduates and related occupations
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International graduates, 2024–25

12 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

Secondary School Teachers, except Special and Career/Technical EducationSOC 25-203163,500 openings a year · 2,063 LCA filings63,500−0.2%$72,0402,063

EditorsSOC 27-30417,900 openings a year · 92 LCA filings7,900−1.1%$77,92092

Writers and AuthorsSOC 27-304311,900 openings a year · 40 LCA filings11,900−0.3%$76,91040

College teaching in this field: Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · English Language and Literature 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