Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey vs University of Illinois
Select two employers to compare H-1B petition volume, certification rates, salary data, and top job titles using DOL LCA data, drawn from the program's 85,000 annual visa cap. See our methodology.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Rutgers, The State | University of Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Petitions | 665 | 949 ▲ |
| Certified Petitions | 638 | 936 |
| Approval Rate (higher is better) | 95.9% | 98.6% ✓ |
| Avg Salary (higher is better) | $105,309 ✓ | $85,211 |
| Median Salary | , | , |
| Salary Range | $47,546 – $564,212 | $26,153 – $296,437 |
| Total Workers | 665 | 949 |
| Active Years | FY2023–FY2026 | FY2023–FY2026 |
✓ Higher indicates the more favorable value. Data: DOL LCA FY2023–FY2026.
Top H-1B Job Titles
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 225 | $154,387 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | 52 | $68,083 |
| Post-Doctoral Associate | 49 | $64,853 |
| Research Associate | 46 | $82,243 |
| Research Associate II | 43 | $65,453 |
| Research Teaching Specialist III | 32 | $65,516 |
University of Illinois
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 233 | $117,034 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | 198 | $601,923 |
| Research Scientist | 78 | $76,189 |
| Teaching Assistant Professor | 39 | $98,931 |
| Instructor | 26 | $89,884 |
| Lecturer | 22 | $5,453,348 |
Year-over-Year Petition Volume
| Fiscal Year | Rutgers, The, Petitions | University of, Petitions |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 204 (189 cert.) | 372 (240 cert.) |
| FY2024 | 202 (185 cert.) | 270 (203 cert.) |
| FY2025 | 238 (213 cert.) | 262 (164 cert.) |
| FY2026 | 21 (20 cert.) | 45 (27 cert.) |