Name: Soil Sciences (CIP 01.12): international graduates and related occupations
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International graduates, 2024–25

5 bachelor's · 28 master's · 28 doctoral

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.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings

Soil and Plant ScientistsSOC 19-10131,400 openings a year · 447 LCA filings1,400+6.7%$78,850447

Conservation ScientistsSOC 19-10312,100 openings a year · 23 LCA filings2,100+5.3%$73,01023

College teaching in this field: Agricultural Sciences 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