Student visa for Master' / Bachelor's / Doctoral Degree -
Student Visa in USA
A student visa allows foreign students to take part in US educational programs. Many Students seeking a bachelor, masters or doctoral degree in many areas go to the United States. According to the QS World University Rankings 2023, 27 top ranked US college provide exceptional research and education opportunities.
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Courses & Universities
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Top Courses for MS in 2024
Data Science
Computer Science
Finance
Mechanical Engineering
Business Analytics.
Top Universities for MS in USA
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Stanford University
California Institute of Technology
Harvard University
Chicago University.
Duration
– MS Program in the USA typically last 1.5 to 2 Years.
– In the US a PhD program has three stages coursework (1-3 years) followed by exam.
– The exam focus is on breadth, not depth of knowledge. It takes 2-8 Years to write a significant dissertation.
– Ph.D program take 4-8 years or 1-2 years less with a masters degree.
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Eligibility-
MS qualifying criteria in the USA:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field Minimum 3.0 GPA for possibility 4.0:1 or more endorsement lettered.
- Research proposal (Only for PhD and postdocs)
- Test Results for graduate admissions (GRE/ GMAT)
- Non – native English speakers need TOEFL or IELTS scores.
- A mission statement that explains your aims and demonstrates your course eligibility.
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Cost of Studying
- - Cost of studying in US universities are public or private.
- - State schools charge non-resident international students tuition less than private institutions.
- - Student visa expenses are excluded.
- - The average cost of studying in the US is between USD 10,000 - USD 55,000.
Cost of Living
- - The average monthly expenditure on a living in the US hovers around $2,000.
- - However, other conditions include the style choice of residence and preferred housing type.
Jobs & Earnings after completing the course
After receiving an MS degree in the USA students can seek employment in various sectors and industries sepending on their skill set and qualifications. According to Yocket an MS graduate earns on average about USD 85,000 per annum in the US. However the Wages may differ depending on the career title level of experience as well as area of operation.