Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools — H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (NAICS 6113) filed 109,707 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $77K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | 2,292 | $78K |
| University of Michigan | 2,173 | $68K |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 1,819 | $83K |
| Washington University | 1,375 | $67K |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | 1,340 | $78K |
| University of California, San Francisco | 1,289 | $83K |
| University of Pittsburgh | 1,270 | $66K |
| University of Florida | 1,242 | $90K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 6113, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Most certified filings in this industry are at Level I (Entry). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 54,490 | 59.5% | $70K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 23,281 | 25.4% | $86K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 8,664 | 9.5% | $99K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 5,115 | 5.6% | $130K | 4× |
Across 91,550 filings in this industry with a reported wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Most Common Roles in Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 10,743 | $67K |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 6,926 | $135K |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 5,390 | $67K |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 5,116 | $135K |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 4,677 | $97K |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 4,351 | $101K |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,925 | $82K |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 2,741 | $68K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11,631 | $86K |
| Texas | 9,263 | $74K |
| New York | 9,135 | $80K |
| Pennsylvania | 5,347 | $75K |
| Illinois | 4,683 | $75K |
| Massachusetts | 4,616 | $84K |
| Florida | 4,390 | $81K |
| Michigan | 3,788 | $70K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 4,048 | $82K |
| Chicago, IL | 2,568 | $75K |
| Houston, TX | 2,298 | $73K |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 2,040 | $68K |
| Philadelphia, PA | 1,981 | $76K |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,849 | $82K |
Metros with the highest H-1B filing volume in this industry, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for employers classified under NAICS 6113 — Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools — filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Industry name is DOL's own NAICS title as published in their disclosure files. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus).