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STEM Program Browser

Browse 195,000+ STEM-designated degree programs eligible for the 24-month OPT extension. Filter by STEM field, degree level (Bachelor's, Master's, PhD), state, and school. International students completing a STEM-designated program qualify for up to 36 months of work authorization through OPT + STEM OPT extension.

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How This Tool Works

Browse or filter 195,000+ STEM-designated degree programs by field, degree level, state, and school name. Each result shows the program name, CIP code, degree level, and school. Programs on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List qualify graduates for the 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 total months of work authorization after graduation.

What the Data Covers

195,000+ individual STEM degree programs across 4,500+ schools, sourced from IPEDS Completions data cross-referenced with the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List.

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Tips for Using This Tool

1Not all programs at a school are STEM-designated — check that your specific program's CIP code is on the DHS list.
2Some fields you might not expect are STEM-designated, including certain business analytics, digital communications, and social science programs.
3If you're choosing between two similar programs, prefer the one with a STEM CIP code — the 24-month OPT extension gives you significantly more time to find H-1B sponsorship.
4Filter by Master's degree — completing a STEM Master's qualifies you for both the STEM OPT extension AND the H-1B Master's cap (20,000 additional visa pool).

Frequently Asked Questions

A STEM program is one whose CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. The list includes fields in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and related areas like actuarial science, econometrics, and bioinformatics.

Data Source & Methodology

Program data from IPEDS Completions surveys, cross-referenced with the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. CIP codes identify each field of study per the National Center for Education Statistics classification system.

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Program availability and STEM designation can change. Verify with the school's international student office that your specific program is currently STEM-designated. The IPEDS data may not reflect brand-new programs added in the most recent academic year.