Name: Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians (CIP 15.09): international graduates and related occupations
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International graduates, 2024–25

36 months

OPT after graduation

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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.

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Geological Technicians, except Hydrologic TechniciansSOC 19-40431,000 openings a year · 9 LCA filings1,000+3.6%$53,3509

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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