Cornell University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Cornell University filed 44 H-1B applications for Business Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $121,296. That is 19.5% above the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | NY | 6 | $225,000 | $68,025 | +230.8% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | NY | 6 | $65,765 | $91,100 | -27.8% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | NY | 3 | $74,160 | $100,730 | -26.4% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | NY | 3 | $149,095 | $115,300 | +29.3% |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | NY | 2 | $120,000 | $93,810 | +27.9% |
| Chemists | NY | 2 | $60,000 | $84,680 | -29.1% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | NY | 2 | $300,000 | $83,920 | +257.5% |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | NY | 2 | $165,000 | $127,360 | +29.6% |
| Physicists | NY | 2 | $80,000 | $155,680 | -48.6% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | NY | 2 | $184,891 | $105,770 | +74.8% |
| Engineers, All Other | NY | 1 | $119,163 | $111,970 | +6.4% |
| Chemical Engineers | NY | 1 | $56,484 | $112,100 | -49.6% |
| Agricultural Engineers | NY | 1 | $75,000 | $88,750 | -15.5% |
| Economists | NY | 1 | $65,000 | $115,730 | -43.8% |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | NY | 1 | $60,000 | $92,580 | -35.2% |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | NY | 1 | $83,200 | $70,600 | +17.8% |
| Data Scientists | NY | 1 | $95,000 | $147,477 | -35.6% |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | NY | 1 | $82,241 | $59,770 | +37.6% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | NY | 1 | $141,500 | $81,020 | +74.6% |
| Astronomers | NY | 1 | $85,445 | $127,930 | -33.2% |
| Electrical Engineers | NY | 1 | $74,160 | $106,950 | -30.7% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | NY | 1 | $130,000 | $85,810 | +51.5% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | NY | 1 | $300,000 | $102,610 | +192.4% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | NY | 1 | $120,000 | $105,650 | +13.6% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Business Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | 7 | $134,375 |
| Texas Tech University | 6 | $125,000 |
| James Madison University | 4 | $100,000 |
| University of New Hampshire | 4 | $166,464 |
| Indiana University | 4 | $101,959 |
| University of Maryland College Park | 4 | $268,755 |
| University of South Florida | 3 | $110,000 |
| CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY | 3 | $85,896 |
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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