H-1B Visa Workers & U.S. Tech Graduates
An analysis of educational backgrounds and the domestic tech talent pipeline
H-1B Educational Requirements
Minimum Requirement
Bachelor's Degree
in a specialized field (engineering, CS, math, etc.)
Advanced Degree Preference
20,000 visas annually
Reserved for U.S. master's degree or higher holders
Fields of Study
Specialized Fields
Engineering, CS, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Architecture, Business
U.S. Tech Education Stats
Annual Tech Job Openings
356,700
Projected annual openings in tech fields
STEM Education Gap
Only 20%
of U.S. high school graduates prepared for college STEM
Computer Science Education
40% of high schools
do not offer computer science courses
Employment Trends
Big Tech Hiring
Down 50%+
New grad hiring compared to pre-pandemic levels
Startup Hiring
Down 30%+
New grad hiring compared to 2019
Unemployment Rates
6.1% - 7.5%
For recent CS and computer engineering graduates
Educational Background Comparison
H-1B Workers by Degree Level
U.S. Tech Graduates Annual Output
Key Insights
H-1B workers predominantly hold bachelor's or advanced degrees in specialized fields. While the U.S. produces a significant number of tech graduates, the domestic pipeline faces challenges like a skills gap and declining hiring of new grads.
The demand for tech talent remains strong, with hundreds of thousands of annual job openings projected. Addressing educational shortcomings and aligning training with industry needs will be crucial for meeting future workforce demands.
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