Top 10 U.S. STEM Majors for Bangladeshi Students (and Their Salary Potential)
Picking a STEM major is not only about academic interest, but it also shapes your U.S. job search, visa timing and budget. This article will help you compare 10 strong master’s options for Bangladeshi students, see typical roles and understand current U.S. salary medians with sources you can trust.
How to read salary numbers in this guide
Salary varies by city, industry and experience. To keep your comparison apples to apples, we cite the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics median annual wage for the closest matching occupation. Your results will depend on the company’s standing and location, as well as your internship record, projects and communication skills.
Tips for using this data well
- Map each major to specific job titles you can target.
- Use internships for international students in the USA to set yourself up to demonstrate the skills that match those titles.
- Keep a simple tracker for pay ranges by city so you can compare offers with cost of living.
Top 10 STEM majors and what they pay
1. Computer science
Typical roles: software developer, backend engineer, mobile engineer
Core proof: Deliver a small service with tests and a demo
Median U.S. salary: Software developers earn a median of US$133,080.
2. Data science
Typical roles: data scientist, machine learning engineer, analytics scientist
Core proof: one project that moves a metric a manager cares about
Median U.S. salary: Data scientists earn a median of US$112,590.
3. Cybersecurity
Typical roles: information security analyst, security engineer, SOC analyst
Core proof: a lab or internship where you improved detection, response or hardening
Median U.S. salary: Information security analysts earn a median of US$124,910.
4. Electrical engineering
Typical roles: electrical engineer, electronics engineer, controls engineer
Core proof: a designed circuit or embedded system that meets specs with clear test results
Median U.S. salary: Electrical engineers earn a median of US$111,910.
5. Mechanical engineering
Typical roles: mechanical engineer, product development engineer, reliability engineer
Core proof: a CAD-to-prototype project with test data and a short report
Median U.S. salary: Mechanical engineers earn a median of US$102,320.
6. Chemical engineering
Typical roles: process engineer, manufacturing engineer, quality engineer
Core proof: a process model or scale-up study with safety and cost notes
Median U.S. salary: Chemical engineers earn a median of US$121,860.
7. Biomedical engineering
Typical roles: biomedical engineer, R&D engineer, validation engineer
Core proof: a device or analysis that meets a real clinical or lab need
Median U.S. salary: Bioengineers and biomedical engineers earn a median of US$106,950.
8. Industrial engineering
Typical roles: industrial engineer, operations engineer, supply chain analyst
Core proof: a flow redesign or dashboard that cuts waste or delays
Median U.S. salary: Industrial engineers earn a median of US$101,140.
9. Statistics or applied mathematics
Typical roles: statistician, quantitative analyst, biostatistician
Core proof: a well explained model with clean code and a chart a non-expert can read
Median U.S. salary: Statisticians earn a median of US$103,300.
10. Artificial intelligence and machine learning
Typical roles: computer and information research scientist, applied scientist
Core proof: a research-style project with baseline, method and clear results
Median U.S. salary: Computer and information research scientists earn a median of US$140,910.
MPOWER Financing supports your STEM path
MPOWER Financing serves international students who need a no-cosigner private student loan option and practical career support. Funds can be used at eligible U.S. schools for approved education costs such as tuition, fees and living expenses. In Canada, loan funds cover tuition and university-invoiced fees. Funding beyond tuition helps if you move for a role and need to pay deposits or cover a short gap before your first paycheck.
Ways MPOWER funding can support you:
- Budget clarity. Build a simple plan that covers tuition, rent and recruiting travel so you can focus on projects and interviews.
- Career resources. Use Path2Success visa and job search resources to help you shape a resume that managers can scan quickly, practice interviews and plan internships that align with your major.
- Documents that match. Keep a clean file with approvals and school letters. A clear funding story helps during advising and later filings.
If MPOWER fits your needs, confirm your university’s eligibility, estimate what you need for your full master’s program and review the visa support materials to keep documents aligned.
Turn your academic major into offers and higher pay
Make your major work for you with a simple weekly rhythm.
- Deliver one small improvement to your flagship project each week.
- Apply to three roles that match your best proven skills each weekday.
- Contact one Bangladeshi alum each week with a specific question.
Use campus and online international student resources to find international student job opportunities that match your skills. When you interview, be ready to explain your work permit for international students in one minute. For most readers, that means using curricular practical training during study and optional practical training after graduation. Keep your I-20s, EADs, offer letters and job descriptions in one folder so later steps move faster.
If you need funds to accept an internship in a higher cost city, compare options. Some students use postgraduate international student loans or a no-cosigner private student loan option to cover approved education costs in the U.S. If you study in Canada, most private loans cover tuition and university-invoiced expenses. Always confirm how you can use funds at your university.
