Major · CIP 40.08

Physics

2,685 international students graduated in Physics in the 2024–25 academic year. 831 four-year schools offer it.

STEM-designated · OPT up to 36 monthsSciences & Mathematics
2,685
International graduates, 2024–25
726 bachelor's · 980 master's · 912 doctoral
36 months
OPT after graduation
831
Four-year schools that offer it
3
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Occupations related to Physics

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
PhysicistsSOC 19-2012 · Usually needs more education1,300 openings a year · 1,255 LCA filings1,300+7.2%$172,2501,255
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
Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-91219,200 openings a year · 750 LCA filings9,200+8.2%$167,220750

College teaching in this field: Physics 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