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Kennesaw State University H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026

Kennesaw State University filed 44 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026 (through Q3), ranking #1055 out of 1,150 sponsoring employers in our database — up 57.1% from the same period last year.

Of those filings, 90.91% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $92,820, below the median across listed employers of $120,519.

2% of Kennesaw State University's filings with a reported wage level were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an estimated average of 1.1 lottery entries per candidate — roughly in line with the broader market.

Kennesaw State University's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 (through Q3) were Assistant Professor of Information Technology (8 cases), Lecturer of Physics (4 cases), Assistant Professor of Software Engineering (3 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in GA (44).

Kennesaw State University appears to be a cap-exempt type employer (such as a university, nonprofit research organization, or hospital). Cap-exempt employers can sponsor H-1B workers at any time of year without going through the annual lottery — always confirm directly with the employer's immigration team.

FY2026 (through Q3) filings

44

Rank #1055 nationally

DOL certified %

90.91%

40 certified

Median salary

$92,820

Listed-employer median $120,519

Est. avg. lottery entries

1.1×

Wage-weighted system · estimated from LCA wage mix

H-1B lottery positioning

Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, Level I filings receive 1 entry, Level II get 2, Level III get 3, and Level IV get 4. 2% of Kennesaw State University's FY2026 (through Q3) filings with a reported wage level were Level III or above, giving its candidates an estimated average of 1.1 entries per filing.

Level I
40 (91%)
Level II
3 (7%)
Level III
1 (2%)
Level IV
0 (0%)

Most-sponsored job titles

Job titleFilingsAvg. salary
Assistant Professor of Information Technology8$122,500
Lecturer of Physics4$64,075
Assistant Professor of Software Engineering3$120,667
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering3$106,580
Assistant Professor of Gaming2$120,000
Lecturer of Mathematics2$64,500
Assistant Professor of Architecture2$77,750
Assistant Professor of Quantitative Analysis2$140,000
Research Advancement Administrator1$72,000
Web and Digital Specialist1$65,300

Top worksite states

GA

44 filings

Year-over-year trend

Kennesaw State University filings — an increase of 57.1% versus the same period last year.

Kennesaw State University H-1B FAQs

Does Kennesaw State University sponsor H-1B visas?

Yes. Kennesaw State University filed 44 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026 (through Q3), ranking #1055 nationally. A labor condition application (LCA) is the required first step before an H-1B petition, so this filing volume is a strong signal of active sponsorship.

What is Kennesaw State University's H-1B certification rate?

90.91% of Kennesaw State University's FY2026 (through Q3) H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval: a certified LCA means the Department of Labor accepted the filing, not that a petition will be approved.

How much does Kennesaw State University pay H-1B workers?

Kennesaw State University's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 (through Q3) was $92,820 (average $95,126). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.

Which jobs does Kennesaw State University sponsor most on H-1B?

Assistant Professor of Information Technology leads with 8 filings in FY2026 (through Q3) at an average offered salary of $122,500. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.

Where does Kennesaw State University hire H-1B workers?

GA is Kennesaw State University's top H-1B worksite state with 44 filings in FY2026 (through Q3), followed by . Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.

What are the H-1B lottery odds at Kennesaw State University?

No employer can guarantee lottery selection, but wage levels matter: under the 2026 wage-weighted system, Level I filings get 1 entry while Level IV get 4. Based on Kennesaw State University's FY2026 (through Q3) wage mix, its candidates averaged an estimated 1.1 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.

Other top H-1B sponsors

Data source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification — Labor Condition Application disclosure data, FY2024–FY2026 (through Q3). An LCA is filed by the employer before an H-1B petition; disclosure data does not indicate USCIS petition outcomes. Last updated: October 2026.