Name: Mechanical Engineering (CIP 14.19): international graduates and related occupations
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5,713

International graduates, 2024–25

1,751 bachelor's · 2,885 master's · 985 doctoral

36 months

OPT after graduation

452

Four-year schools that offer it

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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

Mechanical EngineersSOC 17-214117,800 openings a year · 10,267 LCA filings17,800+11.2%$104,11010,267

Aerospace EngineersSOC 17-20113,800 openings a year · 289 LCA filings3,800+8.3%$134,960289

Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-904114,900 openings a year · 2,337 LCA filings14,900+5.5%$171,2702,337

College teaching in this field: Engineering 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