Major · CIP 30.16

Accounting and Computer Science

9 four-year schools offer it.

Not STEM-designated · OPT up to 12 monthsComputing & IT
n/a
International graduates, 2024–25
12 months
OPT after graduation
9
Four-year schools that offer it
3
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Occupations related to Accounting and Computer Science

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
Accountants and AuditorsSOC 13-2011115,300 openings a year · 8,075 LCA filings115,300+5%$83,6808,075
Computer Systems AnalystsSOC 15-121132,900 openings a year · 12,315 LCA filings32,900+7.9%$105,85012,315
Software DevelopersSOC 15-125295,300 openings a year · 161,874 LCA filings95,300+10.2%$135,980161,874

College teaching in this field: Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Computer Science 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