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.
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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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.
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.