Major · CIP 26.04

Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences

619 international students graduated in Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences in the 2024–25 academic year. 199 four-year schools offer it.

STEM-designated · OPT up to 36 monthsSciences & Mathematics
619
International graduates, 2024–25
313 bachelor's · 130 master's · 163 doctoral
36 months
OPT after graduation
199
Four-year schools that offer it
3
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Occupations related to Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences

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
Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-10294,300 openings a year · 4,637 LCA filings4,300+4.7%$98,9204,637
Medical Scientists, except EpidemiologistsSOC 19-104210,500 openings a year · 5,410 LCA filings10,500+12.6%$103,4105,410
Biochemists and BiophysicistsSOC 19-10212,900 openings a year · 3,068 LCA filings2,900+12.3%$127,4103,068

College teaching in this field: Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Health Specialties 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