Name: Economics and Computer Science (CIP 30.39): international graduates and related occupations
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International graduates, 2024–25

33 bachelor's · 18 master's

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

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

Data ScientistsSOC 15-205124,800 openings a year · 32,451 LCA filings24,800+34.6%$120,23032,451

EconomistsSOC 19-3011 · Usually needs more education1,100 openings a year · 821 LCA filings1,100+4.7%$124,720821

College teaching in this field: Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Economics 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