208
International graduates, 2024–25
152 bachelor's · 13 master's
12 or 36 months
OPT after graduation
Varies by program
167
Four-year schools that offer it
3
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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
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-30273,100 openings a year · 42 LCA filings3,100+1.3%$74,51042
Mechanical EngineersSOC 17-214117,800 openings a year · 10,267 LCA filings17,800+11.2%$104,11010,267
Industrial EngineersSOC 17-211223,100 openings a year · 10,330 LCA filings23,100+12.4%$102,44010,330
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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