Accounting: from a US degree to a green card
CIP 52.0301
This major is not STEM-designated, so OPT lasts 12 months. Graduates usually get one H-1B lottery try before their work authorization ends.
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Degree
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Median bachelor's earnings, year 1
Across – programs - OPT 12 months 12 months, no extension
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H-1B
$97,406
Median salary for accountants and auditors
5,845 certified across the main jobs -
Green card
1,527
PERM labor certifications, 94.3% certified
Median processing about 487 days
Jobs graduates go into
Grouped by US Standard Occupational Classification. Salaries are the wages offered on H-1B applications and exclude bonuses and stock.
| Job | H-1B certified | Median salary | Middle half of salaries | Green cards certified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accountants and auditorsSOC 13-2011 | 5,845 | $97,406 | $80,000 – $124,480 | 1,527 |
Top H-1B employers
Accountants and auditors
| Employer | Certified | Median |
|---|---|---|
| ERNST & YOUNG U.S. LLP | 1,186 | $114,525 |
| DELOITTE TAX LLP | 531 | $95,200 |
| DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP | 401 | $88,000 |
| KPMG LLP | 120 | $119,400 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC | 106 | $108,600 |
| PWC US TAX LLP | 101 | $136,000 |
| PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP | 78 | $119,500 |
| GRANT THORNTON ADVISORS LLC | 59 | $128,800 |
| BDO USA, P.C. | 49 | $117,000 |
| STANDISH MANAGEMENT US, LLC | 40 | $92,000 |
Top green card sponsors
Accountants and auditors
| Employer | Certified |
|---|---|
| ERNST & YOUNG U.S. LLP | 246 |
| DELOITTE TAX LLP | 67 |
| KPMG LLP | 31 |
| PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP | 29 |
| PWC US TAX LLP | 25 |
| BDO USA, P.C. | 19 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC | 13 |
| RSM US LLP | 13 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | 9 |
| BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP, LP | 9 |
| KLICHS LLP | 7 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | 6 |
| THE SIEGFRIED GROUP LLP | 6 |
| CHAN & CHEN LLP | 5 |
| ERNST & YOUNG LLP (EY GUAM) | 5 |
Where the jobs are
Schools with the highest graduate earnings
Median earnings one year after graduation, from US Department of Education tax records for students who received federal aid. International students are not included in these figures.
| School | Year 1 | Later years |
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| No programs with published earnings. | ||
| School | Year 1 | Later years |
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| No programs with published earnings. | ||