13
International graduates, 2024–25
7 master's · 6 doctoral
36 months
OPT after graduation
7
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
PhysicistsSOC 19-2012 · Usually needs more education1,300 openings a year · 1,255 LCA filings1,300+7.2%$172,2501,255
AstronomersSOC 19-2011 · Usually needs more education100 openings a year · 153 LCA filings100+7.8%$128,820153
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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