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
$83,000
Median bachelor's earnings, year 1
Across 221 programs - OPT 12 months 12 months, no extension
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H-1B
$108,000
Median salary for economists
83,978 certified across the main jobs -
Green card
18,356
PERM labor certifications, 95.1% certified
Median processing about 431 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 | 42,066 | $108,000 | $88,560 – $135,000 | 9,440 |
| Market research analystsSOC 13-1161 | 41,912 | $135,000 | $110,700 – $168,750 | 8,916 |
Top H-1B employers
Economists
| Employer | Certified | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sample Employer A | 3,365 | $107,257 |
| Sample Employer B | 3,112 | $122,497 |
| Sample Employer C | 2,860 | $120,060 |
| Sample Employer D | 2,608 | $129,623 |
| Sample Employer E | 2,355 | $125,605 |
| Sample Employer F | 2,103 | $128,130 |
| Sample Employer G | 1,850 | $135,176 |
| Sample Employer H | 1,598 | $114,027 |
Top green card sponsors
Economists
| Employer | Certified |
|---|---|
| Sample Employer A | 944 |
| Sample Employer B | 868 |
| Sample Employer C | 792 |
| Sample Employer D | 717 |
| Sample Employer E | 641 |
| Sample Employer F | 566 |
| Sample Employer G | 490 |
| Sample Employer H | 415 |
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 | $112,050 | $145,665 |
| Sample University 2 | $108,730 | $141,349 |
| Sample University 3 | $105,410 | $137,033 |
| Sample University 4 | $102,090 | $132,717 |
| Sample University 5 | $98,770 | $128,401 |
| Sample University 6 | $95,450 | $124,085 |
| Sample University 7 | $92,130 | $119,769 |
| Sample University 8 | $88,810 | $115,453 |
| Sample University 9 | $85,490 | $111,137 |
| Sample University 10 | $82,170 | $106,821 |
| Sample University 11 | $78,850 | $102,505 |
| Sample University 12 | $75,530 | $98,189 |
| School | Year 1 | Later years |
|---|---|---|
| Sample University 1 | $134,460 | $145,665 |
| Sample University 2 | $130,476 | $141,349 |
| Sample University 3 | $126,492 | $137,033 |
| Sample University 4 | $122,508 | $132,717 |
| Sample University 5 | $118,524 | $128,401 |
| Sample University 6 | $114,540 | $124,085 |
| Sample University 7 | $110,556 | $119,769 |
| Sample University 8 | $106,572 | $115,453 |
| Sample University 9 | $102,588 | $111,137 |
| Sample University 10 | $98,604 | $106,821 |
| Sample University 11 | $94,620 | $102,505 |
| Sample University 12 | $90,636 | $98,189 |