Name: Religion/Religious Studies (CIP 38.02): international graduates and related occupations
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343

International graduates, 2024–25

126 bachelor's · 83 master's · 27 doctoral

12 months

OPT after graduation

746

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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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ClergySOC 21-201119,200 openings a year · 275 LCA filings19,200+2.4%$60,810275

Directors, Religious Activities and EducationSOC 21-202113,000 openings a year · 61 LCA filings13,000+3.3%$52,10061

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1126 · Usually needs more education1,800 openings a year · 176 LCA filings1,800+2%$80,260176

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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