Northeastern University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Northeastern University filed 35 H-1B applications for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $107,343. That is 0.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 5 | $94,210 | $106,910 | -11.9% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 3 | $135,000 | $68,025 | +98.5% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 3 | $130,000 | $96,430 | +34.8% |
| Engineers, All Other | MA | 3 | $100,000 | $111,970 | -10.7% |
| Physicists | MA | 3 | $79,893 | $155,680 | -48.7% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | MA | 2 | $60,000 | $91,100 | -34.1% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 2 | $115,000 | $105,770 | +8.7% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | MA | 2 | $103,250 | $126,353 | -18.3% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | MA | 2 | $132,027 | $145,080 | -9% |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 1 | $114,000 | $93,810 | +21.5% |
| Data Scientists | MA | 1 | $125,000 | $147,477 | -15.2% |
| Management Analysts | MA | 1 | $96,824 | $99,410 | -2.6% |
| Instructional Coordinators | MA | 1 | $62,125 | $74,620 | -16.7% |
| Operations Research Analysts | MA | 1 | $73,000 | $83,640 | -12.7% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | MA | 1 | $168,397 | $165,370 | +1.8% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | CA | 1 | $109,928 | $96,430 | +14% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | VA | 1 | $109,928 | $96,430 | +14% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | WA | 1 | $109,928 | $96,430 | +14% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | MA | 1 | $121,000 | $82,140 | +47.3% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University | 10 | $99,000 |
| University of Wisconsin System | 9 | $115,000 |
| University of Minnesota | 9 | $96,300 |
| University of Michigan | 8 | $116,000 |
| The University of Alabama | 8 | $102,000 |
| Purdue University | 7 | $111,227 |
| The City College of New York | 6 | $114,462 |
| Arizona State University | 6 | $105,000 |
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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