The University of Texas at Austin vs California Institute of Technology
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 | California Institute of |
|---|---|---|
| Total Petitions | 803 ▲ | 498 |
| Certified Petitions | 764 | 491 |
| Approval Rate (higher is better) | 95.1% | 98.6% ✓ |
| Avg Salary (higher is better) | $91,996 ✓ | $89,368 |
| Median Salary | , | , |
| Salary Range | $45,000 – $425,000 | $52,770 – $230,000 |
| Total Workers | 803 | 498 |
| 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 Texas at Austin
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 171 | $63,551 |
| Assistant Professor | 171 | $135,819 |
| Research Associate | 127 | $1,997,456 |
| Research Fellow | 44 | $64,460 |
| Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III | 39 | $70,435 |
| Assistant Professor of Instruction | 37 | $3,211,403 |
California Institute of Technology
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Scientist | 27 | $83,602 |
| Research Scientist | 22 | $86,081 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate in BBE | 22 | $73,488 |
| Senior Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate in BBE | 20 | $72,823 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate in Physics | 13 | $72,859 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate in Chemistry | 12 | $70,359 |
Year-over-Year Petition Volume
| Fiscal Year | The University, Petitions | California Institute, Petitions |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 239 (185 cert.) | 198 (113 cert.) |
| FY2024 | 236 (184 cert.) | 116 (62 cert.) |
| FY2025 | 288 (203 cert.) | 158 (98 cert.) |
| FY2026 | 40 (28 cert.) | 26 (13 cert.) |