CPT & OPT Insights

Top 25 Companies

Which companies accepted the greatest number of work authorizations for CPT, OPT, and OPT Stem?

The bar graph below shows the top 25 companies that accepted F-1 students with CPT or OPT work authorizations from 2013 to 2022. The company names for CPT and OPT are legal entities, and therefore are specific to the location.

For example, "Company HCDE A" is located in California, while "Company HCDE B" is located in Texas.

Which cities across the United States have the greatest number of opportunities for students seeking employment with CPT or OPT work authorizations?

Which Areas of Study have the greatest number of international student work authorizations?

When do international students begin their OPT work authorization?

OPT start dates can begin up to 60 days after your program end date (aka graduation)

Filter out start date trends by year, area of study, academic institution, and by level of education.