Name: Natural Sciences (CIP 30.18): international graduates and related occupations
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International graduates, 2024–25

8 bachelor's · 4 master's · 4 doctoral

36 months

OPT after graduation

136

Four-year schools that offer it

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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

Biological TechniciansSOC 19-40219,400 openings a year · 934 LCA filings9,400+7.4%$57,510934

Chemical TechniciansSOC 19-40317,600 openings a year · 6 LCA filings7,600+4.9%$60,3906

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including HealthSOC 19-20417,300 openings a year · 478 LCA filings7,300+6.1%$82,220478

College teaching in this field: 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