Major · CIP 11.01

Computer and Information Sciences, General

32,134 international students graduated in Computer and Information Sciences, General in the 2024–25 academic year. 1,141 four-year schools offer it.

STEM-designated · OPT up to 36 monthsComputing & IT
32,134
International graduates, 2024–25
4,360 bachelor's · 25,482 master's · 823 doctoral
36 months
OPT after graduation
1,141
Four-year schools that offer it
4
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Occupations related to Computer and Information Sciences, General

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
Software DevelopersSOC 15-125295,300 openings a year · 161,874 LCA filings95,300+10.2%$135,980161,874
Computer and Information Research ScientistsSOC 15-12212,900 openings a year · 4,003 LCA filings2,900+21.8%$140,3004,003
Computer Systems AnalystsSOC 15-121132,900 openings a year · 12,315 LCA filings32,900+7.9%$105,85012,315
Data ScientistsSOC 15-205124,800 openings a year · 32,451 LCA filings24,800+34.6%$120,23032,451

College teaching in this field: 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