Name: Cognitive Science (CIP 30.25): international graduates and related occupations
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361

International graduates, 2024–25

320 bachelor's · 18 master's · 20 doctoral

12 or 36 months

OPT after graduation

Varies by program

Four-year schools that offer it

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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

Web and Digital Interface DesignersSOC 15-12558,300 openings a year · 1,813 LCA filings8,300+6%$104,0001,813

Computer and Information Research ScientistsSOC 15-1221 · Usually needs more education2,900 openings a year · 4,003 LCA filings2,900+21.8%$140,3004,003

Data ScientistsSOC 15-205124,800 openings a year · 32,451 LCA filings24,800+34.6%$120,23032,451

College teaching in this field: Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · 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