Texas sees 2,640 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Educational Services industry during 2024

Employers classified under the Educational Services industry based in Texas submitted 2,640 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Of these, 2,600 were approved (98.5%), while 40 were denied (1.5%).

Employers are classified under industries based on their reported operations and may be involved in multiple industries.

The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire foreign workers in specialty occupations requiring specialized knowledge and at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. It is designed to address skill gaps in the U.S. workforce while ensuring wage standards to protect both U.S. and H-1B workers. Employers must certify that they will pay H-1B workers wages equal to or greater than those of similarly qualified U.S. employees or the prevailing local wage.

The average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the United States in 2024 stood at 98%, higher than 2023's 97.3%. Statewide, Texas employers across all industries submitted 56,158 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 97.6%.

While the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry led the H-1B filings with 39,217 petitions, representing 69.8% of all submissions in Texas during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Manufacturing industry, which accounted for 4,192 petitions and represented 7.5% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Manufacturing industry, 38,111 were approved and 1,106 were denied.

The Texas employers which made the most petitions in the Educational Services sector during 2024 included Dallas Independent School District with 229 petitions, UT Southwestern Medical Center with 217 petitions, and Texas a and M University with 188 petitions.

Compared to 2023, the Educational Services sector in Texas saw a 0.4% decrease in the number of H-1B petitions during 2024.

The United States admits around 1 million legal immigrants annually, most of whom receive permanent residence (green cards) through family sponsorship or employment-based visas. In 2023, about 1.2 million immigrants were granted green cards, a return to pre-pandemic levels. Temporary visa programs, such as the H-1B for highly skilled workers and H-2A for seasonal agricultural workers, also play a critical role in filling workforce needs.

Public opinion on immigration varies, with 46% of Americans favoring maintaining current legal immigration levels, according to a 2024 Pew Research Center survey. Additionally, 42% believe that highly skilled workers, such as scientists, doctors, and programmers, should be prioritized for legal immigration, compared to 25% who prioritize workers filling labor shortages and 19% who emphasize family sponsorship. Despite this, family sponsorship remains the most common path to permanent residency, accounting for 63% of green cards issued in 2023.

The data in this article comes from the H-1B Employer Data Hub provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). While USCIS strives for accuracy, manual data entry and errors on paper forms submitted by applicants or petitioners may result in discrepancies in employer names, tax IDs, locations, or other details.

Rank	Industry	Total Petitions	% of All Submissions	% Approved	% Denied
1	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	39,217	69.8%	97.2%	2.8%
2	Manufacturing	4,192	7.5%	99%	1%
3	Information	3,649	6.5%	99.2%	0.8%
4	Educational Services	2,640	4.7%	98.5%	1.5%
5	Finance and Insurance	1,331	2.4%	99.2%	0.8%
6	Wholesale Trade	1,171	2.1%	98.8%	1.2%
7	Health Care and Social Assistance	874	1.6%	96.6%	3.4%
8	Transportation and Warehousing	518	0.9%	98.8%	1.2%
9	Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction	454	0.8%	98.5%	1.5%
10	Retail Trade	452	0.8%	97.1%	2.9%
11	Construction	432	0.8%	97.7%	2.3%
12	Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	281	0.5%	96.8%	3.2%
13	Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting	262	0.5%	98.9%	1.2%
14	Real Estate and Rental and Leasing	231	0.4%	97.8%	2.2%
15	Utilities	164	0.3%	99.4%	0.6%
16	Other Services (except Public Administration)	99	0.2%	92.9%	7.1%
17	Management of Companies and Enterprises	81	0.1%	97.5%	2.5%
18	Accommodation and Food Services	60	0.1%	98.3%	1.7%
19	Public Administration	32	0.1%	96.9%	3.1%
20	Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation	18	0%	100%	0%

Rank	Company Name	Total Petitions	% Approved	% Denied
1	Dallas Independent School District	229	98.3%	1.8%
2	UT Southwestern Medical Center	217	99.5%	0.5%
3	Texas a and M University	188	98.4%	1.6%
4	The University of Texas M D Anders	150	99.3%	0.7%
5	The University of Texas at Austin	132	99.2%	0.8%
6	Baylor College of Medicine	127	100%	0%
7	Texas Technician University	114	99.1%	0.9%
8	The University of Texas Health SCI	90	97.8%	2.2%
9	University of Houston	83	100%	0%
10	W M Rice University	80	100%	0%
11	Harmony Public Schools	75	98.7%	1.3%
12	The University of Texas at Dallas	69	100%	0%
13	Uni of Texas Health Science Center, SA	68	100%	0%
14	The University of Texas Medical BR	52	98.1%	1.9%
15	University of North Texas	50	100%	0%
16	University of Texas at Arlington	49	100%	0%
17	Texas State University	47	95.7%	4.3%
18	The University of Texas Rio Grande	46	97.8%	2.2%
19	Houston Independent School Distric	39	100%	0%
20	Southern Methodist University	33	97%	3%
21	University of Texas at El Paso	30	100%	0%
22	University of Texas at San Antonio	22	90.9%	9.1%
23	Uworld, LLC	21	100%	0%
24	Baylor University	20	100%	0%
24	Texas a&M University	20	90%	10%
26	Texas a and M University-Corpus CH	17	100%	0%
26	Alief Independent School District	17	94.1%	5.9%
28	Sam Houston State University	16	100%	0%
29	The University of Texas Permian Ba	15	100%	0%
30	Lamar University	14	100%	0%
30	Austin Independent School District	14	100%	0%
32	International Leadership of Texas	13	100%	0%
32	Midland Independent School Distric	13	100%	0%
32	Beeville Independent School Distri	13	100%	0%
32	Prairie View a and M University	13	100%	0%
36	University of North Texas Health Science Center	12	91.7%	8.3%
36	Texas a and M University - Commerc	12	100%	0%
38	Presidio Independent School Distri	11	100%	0%
38	Newman International Academy	11	100%	0%
40	West Texas a and M University	10	100%	0%
40	Ector County Independent School District	10	100%	0%
40	Texas Christian University	10	90%	10%
40	Tarleton State University	10	100%	0%
44	Trinity University	9	100%	0%
44	Riverwalk Education Foundation, Inc.	9	100%	0%
44	Texas a and M University - Kingsvi	9	100%	0%
47	The University of Texas at Tyler	8	100%	0%
47	North American University	8	100%	0%
47	Splendora Independent School Distr	8	100%	0%
50	Fort Worth Independent School District	7	100%	0%
50	Energized for Excellence Academy, Inc.	7	85.7%	14.3%
50	Aldine Independent School District	7	100%	0%
50	Dayton Independent School District	7	100%	0%
54	Tyler Independent School District	6	100%	0%
54	Angelo State University	6	100%	0%
54	Energized for Excellence Academy I	6	100%	0%
54	Bryan Independent School District	6	100%	0%
54	Port Arthur Independent School Dis	6	100%	0%
59	Texas a and M International Univer	5	100%	0%
59	Guidepost a D B a Guidepost MO, LLC	5	100%	0%
59	Texas a and M University Central	5	80%	20%
59	The Varnett Schools D B a the, Inc.	5	100%	0%
59	Cleveland Independent School Distr	5	100%	0%
64	Mcmurry University	4	100%	0%
64	Odessa College	4	100%	0%
64	Dallas Baptist University	4	100%	0%
64	Houston Independent School District	4	100%	0%
64	Spring Independent School District	4	100%	0%
64	Marble Falls Independent School Di	4	100%	0%
64	The University of Texas Medical Branch	4	100%	0%
64	Vivace Academy, LLC	4	100%	0%
64	Wichita Falls Independent School D	4	100%	0%
64	Mesquite Independent School District	4	100%	0%
64	Dallas Theological Seminary	4	75%	25%
64	The University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center	4	100%	0%
76	St. Marys University	3	100%	0%
76	Orpheus Academy of Music, LLC	3	100%	0%
76	Kermit Independent School District	3	100%	0%
76	The Hughen Center, Inc.	3	100%	0%
76	Texarkana Independent School Distr	3	100%	0%
76	Midwestern State University	3	66.7%	33.3%
76	Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School	3	100%	0%
76	Beeville Independent School District	3	100%	0%
76	Culberson County Allamoore Independent School District	3	100%	0%
76	Texas a and M University - San ANT	3	100%	0%
76	Texas a&M University System	3	66.7%	33.3%
76	Sul Ross State University	3	100%	0%
76	Southwestern University	3	100%	0%
76	Dallas International School	3	100%	0%
90	Longview Independent School District	2	100%	0%
90	Hardin Simmons University	2	100%	0%
90	Southwest Texas Junior College	2	100%	0%
90	Little Tiger Chinese Immersion School, LLC	2	100%	0%
90	Royal Music Academy, LLC	2	100%	0%
90	The University of Texas Permian Basin	2	100%	0%
90	Betterup, Inc.	2	100%	0%
90	Energized for Stem Academy, Inc.	2	100%	0%
90	The Highlands School	2	100%	0%
90	Liberty Independent School Distric	2	100%	0%
90	Presidio Independent School District	2	50%	50%
90	TX a&M University Corpus Christi	2	100%	0%
90	Royal Independent School District	2	100%	0%
90	Texas Lutheran University	2	100%	0%
90	South San Antonio Independent School District	2	100%	0%
90	Hill College	2	100%	0%
90	Abilene Christian University	2	100%	0%
90	The University of Texas System	2	100%	0%
90	Valentine Independent School Distr	2	50%	50%
90	Uatx D B a University of Austin	2	100%	0%
90	Education Service Center Region 20	2	100%	0%
90	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley	2	100%	0%
112	Quest Educational Services	1	100%	0%
112	Texas a&M University Commerce	1	100%	0%
112	Central Texas Autism Center, LLC	1	100%	0%
112	Huston-Tillotson University	1	100%	0%
112	College of Biblical Studies-Housto	1	100%	0%
112	Sabine Pass Independent School Dis	1	100%	0%
112	Texas School for the Deaf	1	100%	0%
112	Por Vida, Inc.	1	100%	0%
112	Booker ISD	1	100%	0%
112	Faith Academy of Bellville	1	100%	0%
112	Aoma Academy LP	1	100%	0%
112	Musical ARTS Center of San Antonio	1	100%	0%
112	Promesa Academy, Inc.	1	100%	0%
112	TX Technician University Health Sciences Center	1	100%	0%
112	Carlisle Independent School Distri	1	100%	0%
112	St. Johns School	1	100%	0%
112	Huston Tillotson University	1	100%	0%
112	Waelder Independent School District	1	100%	0%
112	Eanes Independent School District	1	100%	0%
112	Fort Stockton Independent School D	1	100%	0%
112	Coastal Bend College	1	100%	0%
112	Master Yangs World Class Taekwondo	1	100%	0%
112	Texas Rural Family Medicine Education Center, Inc.	1	100%	0%
112	Pharr San Juan Alamo ISD	1	100%	0%
112	Jefferson Independent School Distr	1	100%	0%
112	University of the Incarnate Word	1	100%	0%
112	Mr Jans Math Class, LLC	1	0%	100%
112	Cambium Assessment, Inc.	1	100%	0%
112	St. Agnes Academy, Inc.	1	100%	0%
112	B and M Studio, LLC	1	100%	0%
112	Waco Independent School District	1	100%	0%
112	Draw Academy, Inc.	1	100%	0%
112	Npte Final Frontier, LLC	1	100%	0%
112	Fort Bend Talent Academy, Inc.	1	100%	0%
112	CMA Education, LLC	1	100%	0%
112	Marble Falls Independent School District	1	100%	0%
112	Pflugerville Independent School Di	1	100%	0%
112	Berean Christian Academy, Inc.	1	100%	0%
112	International Leadership of Texas, Inc.	1	100%	0%
112	Wonderland Montessori Academy of Trophy Club, LLC	1	100%	0%
112	The Brook Hill School, Inc.	1	0%	100%
112	Golden Rule Schools, Inc.	1	100%	0%
112	Cy-Fair Music and ARTS, LLC	1	100%	0%
112	Letourneau University	1	100%	0%
112	Calhoun County Independent School	1	100%	0%
112	The University of Texas at El Paso	1	100%	0%
112	Awty International School	1	100%	0%
112	Democratic School Research, Inc.	1	100%	0%
112	University of Dallas	1	100%	0%
112	Cleveland Independent School District	1	100%	0%
112	Paul Quinn College	1	0%	100%
112	Wichita Falls Independent School District	1	100%	0%
112	Texas Womans University	1	100%	0%
112	Golden Qi Holdings, LLC	1	100%	0%
112	Sol Edu, Inc.	1	100%	0%
112	Prairie View a&M University	1	100%	0%
112	Burkburnett Independent School Dis	1	100%	0%
112	Marathon Independent School District	1	0%	100%
112	RGL Endeavors	1	100%	0%
112	Idea Public Schools	1	100%	0%
112	Educators Vision, LLC	1	0%	100%
112	Parker University	1	100%	0%
112	Giammalva Tennis, Inc.	1	0%	100%
112	Conroe Independent School District	1	100%	0%
112	Schreiner University	1	100%	0%
112	Texas Teachers of Tomorrow, LLC	1	100%	0%
112	Lamar State College Port Arthur	1	100%	0%
112	Austin Community College	1	100%	0%
112	Neisd North East Independent Schoo	1	100%	0%
112	M-Files, Inc.	1	100%	0%
112	Rebl Enterprises, LLC	1	100%	0%
112	Texas a&M University Kingsville	1	100%	0%
112	Clear Creek Independent School Dis	1	100%	0%
112	Stvt-Aai Education, Inc.	1	100%	0%
112	Beaumont Independent School Distri	1	100%	0%
112	I Am Curious, Inc.	1	100%	0%
112	Wharton Independent School Distric	1	100%	0%
112	Our Lady of the Lake University	1	100%	0%
112	Genesis Aviation, Inc.	1	100%	0%
112	University of St. Thomas	1	100%	0%
112	Colorado Independent School District	1	100%	0%
112	Meadow Oaks Education Foundation D	1	100%	0%
112	Brazos Valley Cornerstone Christia	1	0%	100%
112	KM Group Holdings, LLC	1	100%	0%
112	Focus, Inc.	1	100%	0%
112	The Magellan School	1	100%	0%
112	Athena Dance Academy, LLC	1	100%	0%
112	Harlandale ISD	1	100%	0%
112	National Math and Science Initiati	1	100%	0%
112	Southwestern Adventist University	1	100%	0%