The University of Chicago vs JPMorgan Chase & Co
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 | The University of | JPMorgan Chase & |
|---|---|---|
| Total Petitions | 1,023 | 11,961 ▲ |
| Certified Petitions | 809 | 11,016 |
| Approval Rate (higher is better) | 79.1% | 92.1% ✓ |
| Avg Salary (higher is better) | $91,504 | $155,291 ✓ |
| Median Salary | , | , |
| Salary Range | $42,994 – $846,312 | $60,000 – $500,000 |
| Total Workers | 1,024 | 12,778 |
| Active Years | FY2023–FY2026 | FY2023–FY2026 |
✓ Higher indicates the more favorable value. Data: DOL LCA FY2023–FY2026.
Top H-1B Job Titles
The University of Chicago
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Scholar | 241 | $62,892 |
| Assistant Professor | 86 | $147,366 |
| Staff Scientist | 48 | $76,410 |
| Research Professional | 33 | $67,546 |
| Assistant Instructional Professor | 26 | $75,641 |
| Research Analyst | 19 | $65,421 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President, Lead Software Engineer | 1,519 | $332,546 |
| Associate, Software Engineer III | 1,159 | $139,278 |
| Associate, Software Engineer | 853 | $134,889 |
| Vice President, Software Engineer | 776 | $162,853 |
| Vice President, Sr Lead Software Engineer | 378 | $179,321 |
| Vice President, Software Engineering | 237 | $155,080 |
Year-over-Year Petition Volume
| Fiscal Year | The University, Petitions | JPMorgan Chase, Petitions |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 357 (264 cert.) | 4,359 (4070 cert.) |
| FY2024 | 324 (270 cert.) | 3,541 (2903 cert.) |
| FY2025 | 299 (238 cert.) | 3,534 (3517 cert.) |
| FY2026 | 43 (37 cert.) | 527 (526 cert.) |