185
International graduates, 2024–25
23 bachelor's · 70 master's · 86 doctoral
36 months
OPT after graduation
105
Four-year schools that offer it
3
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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
Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-10294,300 openings a year · 4,637 LCA filings4,300+4.7%$98,9204,637
Medical Scientists, except EpidemiologistsSOC 19-104210,500 openings a year · 5,410 LCA filings10,500+12.6%$103,4105,410
College teaching in this field: Biological 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