Assistant Professor H-1B Sponsors
Which companies sponsor H-1B visas for Assistant Professors? Below are the top employers by FY2026 filing volume, the median offered salary, and the DOL LCA certification rate — all from 1.5M+ official Department of Labor disclosure records.
FY2026 filings
5,703
Median salary
$110,250
DOL LCA certification rate
79.1%
Top 10 Companies Sponsoring Assistant Professors
| # | Company | H-1B filings | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia University | 105 | 1.8% |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University | 86 | 1.5% |
| 3 | University Of Alabama At Birmingham | 82 | 1.4% |
| 4 | Purdue University | 81 | 1.4% |
| 5 | Ohio State University | 79 | 1.4% |
| 6 | Emory University | 75 | 1.3% |
| 7 | University Of Michigan | 66 | 1.2% |
| 8 | Michigan State University | 65 | 1.1% |
| 9 | University Of Wisconsin System | 64 | 1.1% |
| 10 | Texas A&M University | 63 | 1.1% |
Assistant Professor H-1B FAQs
Which companies sponsor H-1B visas for Assistant Professors?
The top sponsors in FY2026 include West Virginia University, Pennsylvania State University, University Of Alabama At Birmingham — ranked by official DOL filing counts in the table above.
What is the median H-1B salary for Assistant Professors?
The median offered annual salary was $110,250 across 5,703 FY2026 DOL filings. Use it as a benchmark when evaluating offers.
How many H-1B filings named this title?
5,703 Labor Condition Applications in FY2026, with a DOL LCA certification rate of 79.1%. Remember: DOL certification covers the LCA paperwork — it is not a USCIS petition approval rate.
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