Many of the major fields of study noted increases, as international students he options to pursue many types of majors in the United States.
The majority of students studied in the STEM fields (57%), and math and computer science continued to grow as the leading field of study for international students in 2024/25. One in four (26%) studied math and computer science, while nearly one in five (18%) studied engineering.
Other popular fields include business and management (14%), physical and life sciences (8%), and the social sciences (7%).
The most popular majors for students can vary by place of origin.