Higher Education — Visa Sponsorship
Overview
Does Higher Education sponsor H-1B visas and green cards?
Yes. In 2025, Higher Education filed 156 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) and 2 PERM green card petitions with the Department of Labor.Higher Education pays a median H-1B salary of $110,427 for visa-sponsored positions across 8 states.Higher Education is not classified as an H-1B dependent employer.
Sponsors H1B
Yes
Sponsors Green Cards
Yes
H1B Dependent?
No
Green Card Commitment
42.7%
2025 H1B Filings
2025 Green Card Filings
Filing History
LCA and PERM filings by year
| Year | LCA Filings | PERM Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 106 | 0 |
| 2025 | 156 | 2 |
| 2024 | 90 | 31 |
| 2023 | 102 | 48 |
| 2022 | 25 | 24 |
| 2021 | 67 | 4 |
| 2020 | 26 | 14 |
| 2019 | 52 | 4 |
| 2018 | 73 | 29 |
| 2017 | 70 | 23 |
| 2016 | 29 | 10 |
Sponsored Job Titles
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 222 | $39,260 | $174,383 | $624,000 |
| Assistant Professor (Neurology) | 20 | $53,187 | $230,198 | $425,000 |
| Research Assistant Professor | 18 | $49,200 | $85,000 | $100,188 |
| Assistant Professor (Endocrinology) | 14 | $100,630 | $100,630 | $255,709 |
| Assistant Professor (Pediatrics) | 13 | $80,496 | $197,252 | $247,450 |
| Assistant Professor (Hospital Medicine) | 13 | $100,006 | $100,630 | $293,604 |
| Assistant Professor (Psychiatry) | 12 | $72,571 | $240,095 | $360,024 |
| Assistant Professor (Gastroenterology) | 11 | $120,765 | $389,514 | $700,000 |
| Assistant Professor (Hematology/Oncology) | 11 | $120,765 | $120,765 | $421,878 |
| Assistant Professor (Nephrology) | 10 | $100,630 | $100,630 | $255,085 |
Worksites
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, West Virginia | 711 | $38,000 | $175,000 | $600,000 |
| Charleston, West Virginia | 70 | $84,531 | $224,624 | $700,000 |
| Martinsburg, West Virginia | 65 | $70,512 | $257,613 | $872,000 |
| Beckley, West Virginia | 28 | $36,842 | $66,000 | $168,652 |
| Parkersburg, West Virginia | 22 | $49,265 | $480,335 | $650,000 |
| Wheeling, West Virginia | 11 | $81,597 | $81,597 | $950,000 |
| Weston, West Virginia | 7 | $161,013 | $320,000 | $360,024 |
| Fairmont, West Virginia | 7 | $79,602 | $79,602 | $449,754 |
| Keyser, West Virginia | 7 | $40,440 | $54,750 | $460,000 |
| Elkins, West Virginia | 5 | $239,352 | $348,683 | $500,000 |
| Shepherdstown, West Virginia | 4 | $80,496 | $236,095 | $274,938 |
| Montgomery, West Virginia | 4 | $64,000 | $67,500 | $80,000 |
| Buckhannon, West Virginia | 4 | $120,765 | $385,000 | $546,250 |
| Weirton, West Virginia | 4 | $105,664 | $350,000 | $350,000 |
| Inwood, West Virginia | 4 | $80,496 | $191,427 | $215,582 |
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