USD 25,000–60,000/yr (public–private)
USD 12,000–20,000/yr
F-1 student visa. Requires I-20 from a SEVP-approved school, SEVIS fee, proof of funding, and a visa interview at a US embassy.
On-campus work up to 20 hrs/week during term. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for internships tied to your program.
OPT: 12 months of work after graduation, extended by 24 months for STEM degrees. Pathway via H-1B work visa lottery to permanent residency.