Name: Information Science/Studies (CIP 11.04): international graduates and related occupations
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7,902

International graduates, 2024–25

642 bachelor's · 7,006 master's · 90 doctoral

36 months

OPT after graduation

383

Four-year schools that offer it

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Occupations related to Information Science/Studies

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 Systems ManagersSOC 11-302153,500 openings a year · 12,054 LCA filings53,500+15.8%$175,14012,054

Database ArchitectsSOC 15-12433,900 openings a year · 4,746 LCA filings3,900+9.4%$139,5004,746

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

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