Does UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO sponsor H-1B?
Yes. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO filed H-1B LCAs covering 62 positions in fiscal year 2026.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO filed E-3 LCAs covering 2 positions in fiscal year 2026.
ICE employer reports show F-1 student hires at UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO in 2019:
- OPT Students
- 95
- STEM OPT Students
- 95
Hiring Trends
H-1B Salary Data
| Visa type | New Hires | Min | P25 | Median salary | P75 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H-1B | 30 | $72,579 | $74,968 | $82,836 | $86,282 | $300,000 |
Job Titles
| Job Title Filed↕ | SOC↕ | Positions↓ | Median↕ | Mean↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee | 19-1021.00 · Biochemists and Biophysicists | 10 | $77k | $78k |
| Assistant Project Scientist | 19-1021.00 · Biochemists and Biophysicists | 9 | $85k | $85k |
| Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee | 19-1042.00 · Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and Advisors | 4 | $77k | $78k |
| Assistant Project Scientist | 19-1042.00 · Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and Advisors | 3 | $81k | $81k |
| Staff Research Associate III | 19-4021.00 · Biological Technicians | 3 | $80k | $78k |
| Assistant Professor | 25-1065.00 · Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $143k | $143k |
| Assistant Project Scientist | 19-1029.01 · Bioinformatics Scientists | 2 | $85k | $85k |
| Assistant Project Scientist | 19-2021.00 · Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 2 | $97k | $97k |
| Associate Professor | 25-1022.00 · Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $148k | $148k |
| Associate Project Scientist | 19-1021.00 · Biochemists and Biophysicists | 1 | $93k | $93k |
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H-1B Filings
Work Locations
| City | State | LCA filings |
|---|---|---|
| La Jolla | CA | 61 |
| San Diego | CA | 1 |
H-1B Salary Data
| Visa type | New Hires | Min | P25 | Median salary | P75 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-3 | 1 | $80,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 |
Job Titles
| Job Title Filed↕ | SOC↕ | Positions↓ | Median↕ | Mean↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Coach (Coach Ast 3) | 27-2022.00 · Coaches and Scouts | 1 | $80k | $80k |
| Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee | 15-1221.00 · Computer and Information Research Scientists | 1 | $80k | $80k |
H-1B Filings
Work Locations
| City | State | LCA filings |
|---|---|---|
| La Jolla | CA | 2 |
F-1 Hiring
| Year | OPT Students | STEM OPT Students | CPT Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 78 | 83 | -- |
| 2018 | 83 | 78 | -- |
| 2019 | 95 | 95 | -- |
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.