Does Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University sponsor H-1B?
Yes. Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University filed H-1B LCAs covering 70 positions in fiscal year 2026.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University filed E-3 LCAs covering 1 position in fiscal year 2025.
ICE employer reports show F-1 student hires at Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University in 2024:
- OPT Students
- 232
- STEM OPT Students
- 65
Hiring Trends
H-1B Salary Data
| Visa type | New Hires | Min | P25 | Median salary | P75 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H-1B | 31 | $45,500 | $68,053 | $74,360 | $97,500 | $151,497 |
Job Titles
| Job Title Filed↕ | SOC↕ | Positions↓ | Median↕ | Mean↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant Professor | 19-1042.00 · Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and Advisors | 3 | $144k | $122k |
| Assistant Professor | 25-1032.00 · Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 3 | $110k | $123k |
| Postdoctoral Associate | 19-1042.00 · Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and Advisors | 3 | $74k | $70k |
| Research Scientist | 19-1042.00 · Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and Advisors | 3 | $100k | $88k |
| Research Scientist | 15-2041.01 · Biostatisticians | 2 | $124k | $124k |
| Assistant Professor | 25-1011.00 · Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $195k | $195k |
| Assistant Professor - Microeconomics | 25-1063.00 · Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $136k | $136k |
| Assistant Professor of Construction | 25-1032.00 · Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $109k | $109k |
| Assistant Professor of Marketing | 25-1011.00 · Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $252k | $252k |
| Assistant Professor of Musicology/Ethno musicology | 25-1121.00 · Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $73k | $73k |
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H-1B Filings
Work Locations
| City | State | LCA filings |
|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg | VA | 51 |
| Washington | DC | 6 |
| Roanoke | VA | 5 |
| Alton | VA | 3 |
| Alexandria | VA | 3 |
| Melissa | TX | 1 |
| Norfolk | VA | 1 |
F-1 Hiring
| Year | OPT Students | STEM OPT Students | CPT Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 69 | 23 | -- |
| 2018 | 63 | 37 | -- |
| 2019 | 50 | 41 | -- |
| 2024 | 232 | 65 | -- |
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.