Major · CIP 30.30

Computational Science

1,329 international students graduated in Computational Science in the 2024–25 academic year. 108 four-year schools offer it.

STEM-designated · OPT up to 36 monthsComputing & IT
1,329
International graduates, 2024–25
73 bachelor's · 1,183 master's · 28 doctoral
36 months
OPT after graduation
108
Four-year schools that offer it
3
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Occupations related to Computational 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
Data ScientistsSOC 15-205124,800 openings a year · 32,451 LCA filings24,800+34.6%$120,23032,451
Computer ProgrammersSOC 15-12514,400 openings a year · 14,095 LCA filings4,400−7.3%$100,39014,095
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

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