Name: Materials Sciences (CIP 40.10): international graduates and related occupations
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18 bachelor's · 128 master's · 99 doctoral

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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

Materials ScientistsSOC 19-2032600 openings a year · 793 LCA filings600+8.3%$117,790793

Materials EngineersSOC 17-21311,300 openings a year · 1,630 LCA filings1,300+7.5%$112,8601,630

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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