Name: Marine Transportation (CIP 49.03): international graduates and related occupations
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International graduates, 2024–25

8 bachelor's

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

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water VesselsSOC 53-50213,800 openings a year3,800+4%$92,460—

Ship EngineersSOC 53-5031900 openings a year · 0 LCA filings900+2.7%$109,5300

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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