52
International graduates, 2024–25
12 months
OPT after graduation
47
Four-year schools that offer it
3
Related occupations
Occupations related to Ground Transportation
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
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck DriversSOC 53-3032214,500 openings a year · 3 LCA filings214,500+3.8%$58,6403
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-207339,200 openings a year39,200+4.6%$59,850—
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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