261
International graduates, 2024–25
12 months
OPT after graduation
166
Four-year schools that offer it
5
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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.
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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersSOC 51-412140,300 openings a year · 0 LCA filings40,300+2.4%$53,7500
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