20
International graduates, 2024–25
6 bachelor's · 6 master's · 6 doctoral
36 months
OPT after graduation
46
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
Zoologists and Wildlife BiologistsSOC 19-10231,400 openings a year · 40 LCA filings1,400+3.6%$76,78040
Geoscientists, except Hydrologists and GeographersSOC 19-20421,800 openings a year · 293 LCA filings1,800+5.1%$101,920293
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including HealthSOC 19-20417,300 openings a year · 478 LCA filings7,300+6.1%$82,220478
College teaching in this field: Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · 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