Washington University vs The Curators of the University of Missouri
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 | Washington University | The Curators of |
|---|---|---|
| Total Petitions | 1,302 ▲ | 757 |
| Certified Petitions | 1,096 | 546 |
| Approval Rate (higher is better) | 84.2% ✓ | 72.1% |
| Avg Salary (higher is better) | $88,074 ✓ | $85,684 |
| Median Salary | , | , |
| Salary Range | $35,006 – $650,000 | $23,820 – $637,224 |
| Total Workers | 1,302 | 763 |
| Active Years | FY2023–FY2026 | FY2023–FY2026 |
✓ Higher indicates the more favorable value. Data: DOL LCA FY2023–FY2026.
Top H-1B Job Titles
Washington University
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Scientist | 285 | $63,668 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | 172 | $61,877 |
| Assistant Professor | 129 | $157,912 |
| Instructor | 98 | $93,482 |
| Senior Scientist | 70 | $71,586 |
| Clinical Fellow Associate | 38 | $80,494 |
The Curators of the University of Missouri
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 162 | $50,474 |
| Assistant Professor | 69 | $63,198 |
| Research Scientist | 35 | $52,564 |
| Assistant Research Professor | 34 | $63,705 |
| Scientist | 30 | $54,693 |
| Assistant Teaching Professor | 23 | $59,052 |
Year-over-Year Petition Volume
| Fiscal Year | Washington University, Petitions | The Curators, Petitions |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 334 (276 cert.) | 211 (160 cert.) |
| FY2024 | 392 (343 cert.) | 238 (175 cert.) |
| FY2025 | 517 (422 cert.) | 259 (177 cert.) |
| FY2026 | 59 (55 cert.) | 49 (34 cert.) |