Does The University of Texas at Austin sponsor H-1B?
Yes. The University of Texas at Austin filed H-1B LCAs covering 61 positions in fiscal year 2026.
The University of Texas at Austin filed E-3 LCAs covering 5 positions in fiscal year 2026.
ICE employer reports show F-1 student hires at The University of Texas at Austin in 2024:
- OPT Students
- 1,305
- STEM OPT Students
- 536
- CPT Students
- 267
Hiring Trends
H-1B Salary Data
| Visa type | New Hires | Min | P25 | Median salary | P75 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H-1B | 30 | $45,531 | $80,600 | $98,500 | $127,250 | $250,000 |
Job Titles
| Job Title Filed↕ | SOC↕ | Positions↓ | Median↕ | Mean↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 19-2042.00 · Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 4 | $67k | $67k |
| Assistant Professor | 25-1122.00 · Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | 3 | $100k | $105k |
| Assistant Professor | 25-1051.00 · Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 3 | $128k | $123k |
| Assistant Professor | 25-1032.00 · Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $127k | $127k |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 19-2032.00 · Materials Scientists | 2 | $65k | $65k |
| Research Associate | 17-2144.00 · Mechanical Engineers, R&D | 2 | $131k | $131k |
| Assistant Professor | 25-1042.00 · Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $116k | $116k |
| Research Associate | 19-4061.00 · Social Science Research Assistants | 2 | $94k | $94k |
| Assistant Professor | 25-1022.00 · Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $125k | $125k |
| Assistant Professor | 25-1071.00 · Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $170k | $170k |
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H-1B Filings
Work Locations
| City | State | LCA filings |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | TX | 60 |
| Port Aransas | TX | 1 |
H-1B Salary Data
| Visa type | New Hires | Min | P25 | Median salary | P75 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-3 | 4 | $88,400 | $130,296 | $162,131 | $180,000 | $180,000 |
Job Titles
| Job Title Filed↕ | SOC↕ | Positions↓ | Median↕ | Mean↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | 25-1124.00 · Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postseco | 2 | $180k | $180k |
| Marketing Strategist | 13-1161.00 · Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 1 | $75k | $75k |
| Professor of Instruction | 25-1063.00 · Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $144k | $144k |
| Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III | 19-2042.00 · Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 1 | $88k | $88k |
H-1B Filings
Work Locations
| City | State | LCA filings |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | TX | 5 |
F-1 Hiring
| Year | OPT Students | STEM OPT Students | CPT Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 37 | 39 | -- |
| 2024 | 1,305 | 536 | 267 |
OPT, STEM OPT, and CPT figures come from ICE's annual employer report, which is not published every year, so some years may be blank.
Data Sources
- The Department of Labor releases LCA disclosure data quarterly. Figures on this page reflect filings through FY2026 Q2.
- ICE provides OPT, STEM OPT, and CPT employer data once a year, and not every year has been released. The most recent report covers 2024.