Clemson University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Clemson University filed 21 H-1B applications for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $75,702. That is 21.1% below the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles — at or below the broader market rate. These are DOL-certified wages committed to in Labor Condition Applications — not necessarily the number of visas approved by USCIS.
Filings by Occupation (2023)
"vs Market" compares this employer's certified median to the OEWS national median wage for the same occupation. A negative number means the certified H-1B wage trails the broader U.S. market for that role.
| Occupation | State | Filings | Median | Market (OEWS) | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | SC | 2 | $63,500 | $79,930 | -20.6% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | SC | 2 | $106,000 | $106,910 | -0.9% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | SC | 1 | $90,000 | $83,920 | +7.2% |
| Veterinarians | SC | 1 | $115,000 | $119,100 | -3.4% |
| Engineers, All Other | SC | 1 | $76,976 | $111,970 | -31.3% |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | SC | 1 | $95,000 | $64,370 | +47.6% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | SC | 1 | $62,000 | $115,300 | -46.2% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | SC | 1 | $62,000 | $68,240 | -9.1% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | SC | 1 | $70,000 | $91,100 | -23.2% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | SC | 1 | $65,000 | $79,870 | -18.6% |
| Materials Engineers | SC | 1 | $53,500 | $104,100 | -48.6% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | SC | 1 | $90,000 | $81,020 | +11.1% |
| Operations Research Analysts | SC | 1 | $50,000 | $83,640 | -40.2% |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | SC | 1 | $70,967 | $82,140 | -13.6% |
| Mathematicians | SC | 1 | $50,000 | $116,440 | -57.1% |
| Web Developers | SC | 1 | $57,504 | $84,960 | -32.3% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | SC | 1 | $80,000 | $95,360 | -16.1% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | SC | 1 | $99,000 | $157,740 | -37.2% |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | SC | 1 | $81,900 | $96,100 | -14.8% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | 3 | $73,500 |
| Skidmore College | 3 | $75,000 |
| Harvard University | 2 | $95,530 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS at El Paso | 2 | $53,414 |
| Samford University | 2 | $66,704 |
| University of California, Santa Cruz | 2 | $190,000 |
| Graduate Theological Union | 1 | $78,139 |
| Brown University | 1 | $94,000 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA Performance Data. LCA filings reflect employer certification commitments, not USCIS visa approvals.
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