1,637
International graduates, 2024–25
941 bachelor's · 384 master's · 240 doctoral
12 months
OPT after graduation
1,167
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
Political ScientistsSOC 19-3094 · Usually needs more education400 openings a year · 98 LCA filings400−2%$142,08098
LawyersSOC 23-1011 · Usually needs more education28,700 openings a year · 2,192 LCA filings28,700+4.7%$159,6702,192
Public Relations SpecialistsSOC 27-303123,000 openings a year · 500 LCA filings23,000+1.8%$74,750500
College teaching in this field: Political 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