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
$96,000
Median bachelor's earnings, year 1
Across 173 programs - OPT 12 months 12 months, no extension
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H-1B
$93,000
Median salary for accountants and auditors
11,124 certified across the main jobs -
Green card
1,682
PERM labor certifications, 92.3% certified
Median processing about 548 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 | 11,124 | $93,000 | $76,260 – $116,250 | 1,682 |
Top H-1B employers
Accountants and auditors
| Employer | Certified | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sample Employer A | 889 | $93,708 |
| Sample Employer B | 823 | $83,834 |
| Sample Employer C | 756 | $97,246 |
| Sample Employer D | 689 | $95,936 |
| Sample Employer E | 622 | $120,338 |
| Sample Employer F | 556 | $95,735 |
| Sample Employer G | 489 | $84,981 |
| Sample Employer H | 422 | $116,524 |
Top green card sponsors
Accountants and auditors
| Employer | Certified |
|---|---|
| Sample Employer A | 168 |
| Sample Employer B | 154 |
| Sample Employer C | 141 |
| Sample Employer D | 127 |
| Sample Employer E | 114 |
| Sample Employer F | 100 |
| Sample Employer G | 87 |
| Sample Employer H | 74 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sample University 1 | $129,600 | $168,480 |
| Sample University 2 | $125,760 | $163,488 |
| Sample University 3 | $121,920 | $158,496 |
| Sample University 4 | $118,080 | $153,504 |
| Sample University 5 | $114,240 | $148,512 |
| Sample University 6 | $110,400 | $143,520 |
| Sample University 7 | $106,560 | $138,528 |
| Sample University 8 | $102,720 | $133,536 |
| Sample University 9 | $98,880 | $128,544 |
| Sample University 10 | $95,040 | $123,552 |
| Sample University 11 | $91,200 | $118,560 |
| Sample University 12 | $87,360 | $113,568 |
| School | Year 1 | Later years |
|---|---|---|
| Sample University 1 | $155,520 | $168,480 |
| Sample University 2 | $150,912 | $163,488 |
| Sample University 3 | $146,304 | $158,496 |
| Sample University 4 | $141,696 | $153,504 |
| Sample University 5 | $137,088 | $148,512 |
| Sample University 6 | $132,480 | $143,520 |
| Sample University 7 | $127,872 | $138,528 |
| Sample University 8 | $123,264 | $133,536 |
| Sample University 9 | $118,656 | $128,544 |
| Sample University 10 | $114,048 | $123,552 |
| Sample University 11 | $109,440 | $118,560 |
| Sample University 12 | $104,832 | $113,568 |