Major · CIP 40.05

Chemistry

2,744 international students graduated in Chemistry in the 2024–25 academic year. 1,208 four-year schools offer it.

STEM-designated · OPT up to 36 monthsSciences & Mathematics
2,744
International graduates, 2024–25
576 bachelor's · 1,027 master's · 1,095 doctoral
36 months
OPT after graduation
1,208
Four-year schools that offer it
3
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Occupations related to Chemistry

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
ChemistsSOC 19-20315,900 openings a year · 2,192 LCA filings5,900+6.4%$91,2402,192
Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-91219,200 openings a year · 750 LCA filings9,200+8.2%$167,220750
Materials ScientistsSOC 19-2032600 openings a year · 793 LCA filings600+8.3%$117,790793

College teaching in this field: Chemistry 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