Nursing: from a US degree to a green card
CIP 51.3801
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
$80,142
Median salary for registered nurses
807 certified across the main jobs -
Green card
3
PERM labor certifications, 75.0% certified
Median processing about 453 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nursesSOC 29-1141 | 807 | $80,142 | $68,910 – $88,941 | 3 |
Top H-1B employers
Registered nurses
| Employer | Certified | Median |
|---|---|---|
| LOUISIANA CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | 93 | $68,432 |
| AVANT HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, LLC. | 34 | $76,232 |
| HUMBOLDT PARK HEALTH | 32 | $83,200 |
| DUBOIS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 24 | $66,633 |
| CONEXUS MEDSTAFF LLC | 24 | $82,493 |
| KETTERING NETWORK SERVICES | 22 | $79,248 |
| INSIGHT GLOBAL, LLC | 22 | $86,299 |
| LIFELINE NURSING SOLUTIONS, LLC | 18 | $84,531 |
| MANAGEMENT HEALTH SYSTEMS, LLC | 18 | $74,734 |
| CARNEGIE HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES INC. | 17 | $83,200 |
Top green card sponsors
Registered nurses
| Employer | Certified |
|---|---|
| PURDUE UNIVERSITY | 2 |
| CAREVANA HOME HEALTH 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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| School | Year 1 | Later years |
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