Samford University
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Samford University filed 2 H-1B applications for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary and related occupations with a median offered wage of $66,704. That is 16.5% 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 | AL | 2 | $66,704 | $79,930 | -16.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Skidmore College | 3 | $75,000 |
| University of Illinois | 3 | $73,500 |
| Harvard University | 2 | $95,530 |
| Clemson University | 2 | $63,500 |
| University of California, Santa Cruz | 2 | $190,000 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS at El Paso | 2 | $53,414 |
| Graduate Theological Union | 1 | $78,139 |
| Franklin College | 1 | $54,660 |
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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