Economics: from a US degree to a green card
CIP 45.0601
This major is not STEM-designated, so OPT lasts 12 months. Graduates usually get one H-1B lottery try before their work authorization ends.
General economics is not STEM-designated, but programs registered as econometrics (CIP 45.0603) are.
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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
$155,550
Median salary for economists
4,806 certified across the main jobs -
Green card
1,180
PERM labor certifications, 90.5% certified
Median processing about 476 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EconomistsSOC 19-3011 | 640 | $155,550 | $117,920 – $190,048 | 111 |
| Market research analystsSOC 13-1161 | 4,166 | $95,000 | $72,883 – $130,000 | 1,069 |
Top H-1B employers
Economists
| Employer | Certified | Median |
|---|---|---|
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | 85 | $160,000 |
| ANALYSIS GROUP, INC. | 57 | $180,000 |
| CORNERSTONE RESEARCH, INC. | 41 | $235,000 |
| CRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. | 24 | $231,750 |
| COMPASS LEXECON LLC | 21 | $205,000 |
| FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 19 | $111,324 |
| NATIONAL ECONOMIC RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. | 18 | $142,500 |
| THE BRATTLE GROUP | 15 | $127,950 |
| ECONIC PARTNERS US LLC | 14 | $185,000 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC | 10 | $156,000 |
Top green card sponsors
Economists
| Employer | Certified |
|---|---|
| CORNERSTONE RESEARCH, INC. | 24 |
| ANALYSIS GROUP, INC. | 8 |
| COMPASS LEXECON LLC | 7 |
| THE BRATTLE GROUP | 6 |
| BATES WHITE, LLC | 5 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC | 3 |
| BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM | 3 |
| COMPETITION DYNAMICS, INC. | 2 |
| CRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. | 2 |
| FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 2 |
| NATIONAL ECONOMIC RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. | 2 |
| T. ROWE PRICE ASSOCIATES, INC. | 1 |
| LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG | 1 |
| NUTRIBAND, INC. | 1 |
| NOMURA SECURITIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. | 1 |
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. | ||