University of California, Davis vs Texas A&M AgriLife Research
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 | University of California, | Texas A&M AgriLife |
|---|---|---|
| Total Petitions | 743 ▲ | 305 |
| Certified Petitions | 725 | 298 |
| Approval Rate (higher is better) | 97.6% | 97.7% ✓ |
| Avg Salary (higher is better) | $108,037 ✓ | $63,472 |
| Median Salary | , | , |
| Salary Range | $50,509 – $600,000 | $36,000 – $758,532 |
| Total Workers | 743 | 305 |
| Active Years | FY2023–FY2026 | FY2023–FY2026 |
✓ Higher indicates the more favorable value. Data: DOL LCA FY2023–FY2026.
Top H-1B Job Titles
University of California, Davis
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Scholar | 124 | $72,094 |
| Assistant Professor | 118 | $148,659 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar | 84 | $66,387 |
| Assistant Project Scientist | 72 | $83,863 |
| Assistant Project Scientist | 61 | $77,095 |
| Lecturer | 12 | $75,245 |
Texas A&M AgriLife Research
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | 94 | $54,375 |
| POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE | 41 | $48,076 |
| Assistant Research Scientist | 24 | $62,467 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | 19 | $52,107 |
| Research Associate | 14 | $49,536 |
| Assistant Professor | 12 | $100,543 |
Year-over-Year Petition Volume
| Fiscal Year | University of, Petitions | Texas A&M, Petitions |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 270 (189 cert.) | 115 (89 cert.) |
| FY2024 | 202 (159 cert.) | 94 (69 cert.) |
| FY2025 | 230 (161 cert.) | 80 (62 cert.) |
| FY2026 | 41 (23 cert.) | 16 (13 cert.) |