866
International graduates, 2024–25
1 bachelor's
12 months
OPT after graduation
301
Four-year schools that offer it
2
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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
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational NursesSOC 29-206151,800 openings a year · 1 LCA filings51,800+3%$64,4001
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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