Name: Philosophy and Religious Studies, General (CIP 38.00): international graduates and related occupations
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International graduates, 2024–25

6 bachelor's · 5 master's · 2 doctoral

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

ClergySOC 21-201119,200 openings a year · 275 LCA filings19,200+2.4%$60,810275

LawyersSOC 23-1011 · Usually needs more education28,700 openings a year · 2,192 LCA filings28,700+4.7%$159,6702,192

College teaching in this field: Philosophy and Religion 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