Major · CIP 40.01

Physical Sciences, General

192 international students graduated in Physical Sciences, General in the 2024–25 academic year. 147 four-year schools offer it.

STEM-designated · OPT up to 36 monthsSciences & Mathematics
192
International graduates, 2024–25
9 bachelor's · 10 master's · 8 doctoral
36 months
OPT after graduation
147
Four-year schools that offer it
2
Related occupations

Occupations related to Physical Sciences, General

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
Physical Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-20991,400 openings a year · 118 LCA filings1,400+2.1%$122,570118
Secondary School Teachers, except Special and Career/Technical EducationSOC 25-203163,500 openings a year · 2,063 LCA filings63,500−0.2%$72,0402,063

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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