Virginia Department of Transportation vs Tennessee Technological University
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 | Virginia Department of | Tennessee Technological University |
|---|---|---|
| Total Petitions | 42 | 47 ▲ |
| Certified Petitions | 41 | 47 |
| Approval Rate (higher is better) | 97.6% | 100.0% ✓ |
| Avg Salary (higher is better) | $110,541 ✓ | $87,309 |
| Median Salary | , | , |
| Salary Range | $78,750 – $158,000 | $49,875 – $135,500 |
| Total Workers | 42 | 47 |
| Active Years | FY2023–FY2026 | FY2023–FY2025 |
✓ Higher indicates the more favorable value. Data: DOL LCA FY2023–FY2026.
Top H-1B Job Titles
Virginia Department of Transportation
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Architect Engineer I | 5 | $93,954 |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III | 3 | $129,574 |
| Data Scientist | 3 | $114,496 |
| Senior Planning and Data Specialist | 2 | $125,641 |
| Scientist II | 2 | $95,877 |
| Engineering Specialist GIS | 2 | $92,277 |
Tennessee Technological University
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 24 | $94,606 |
| Research Assistant Professor | 7 | $83,143 |
| Lecturer | 5 | $32,399,863 |
| Associate Professor | 4 | $96,310 |
| REsearch Assistant Professor | 2 | $84,000 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | 2 | $70,000 |
Year-over-Year Petition Volume
| Fiscal Year | Virginia Department, Petitions | Tennessee Technological, Petitions |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 13 (13 cert.) | 23 (13 cert.) |
| FY2024 | 16 (16 cert.) | 8 (4 cert.) |
| FY2025 | 11 (10 cert.) | 16 (12 cert.) |
| FY2026 | 2 (2 cert.) | - |