B.Sc. in USA for Indian Students: Courses, Universities, Eligibility & Ranking

The United States (US) is one of the top destinations to study BSc in abroad. There are over 600 Universities in the USA for Bachelors that offer quality BSc programs at an affordable tuition fee. The country offers many BSc specializations to international students. Bachelor in US (BSc) as a course, deals with various subjects related to Science. The average salary for a BS degree in USA is around INR 78k and students can earn up to INR 1 Cr as per course specializations. 

A BSc degree in US is recognized globally and graduates get better job opportunities within a few months after completing it. Because of the world-renowned universities, academic flexibility, career opportunities, culture, and campus life, and the help and support given to international students, the US has emerged as a leading country that provides quality education. 

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BSc in USA Highlights 

There are over 610 universities in the USA to study Bachelor of Science program. To get admission to US Universities, students must meet the entry requirements and submit their official transcripts. The below table includes the highlights of BSc in USA:

Particulars	Statistics
Total no. of BSc colleges in the USA	610+ approx
BSc in USA fee	INR 35.46 lakhs (total average cost for the 1st year)
Top BSc Specializations	Bachelor in Psychology, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics,  Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics
Exams required	IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, SAT

Top-Ranked BSc Colleges in USA

The table below includes the list of top-ranked BSc colleges in USA by QS World University Ranking in 2025:

Top Universities in USA	QS World Ranking of 2025
Massachusetts Institute of Technology	1
Harvard University	4
Stanford University	6
California Institute of Technology	10
University of Pennsylvania	11
University of California, Berkeley	12
Cornell University	16
University of Chicago	21
Princeton University	22
Yale University	23

(Source: QS)

Best BSc Colleges in USA 2025

The table below includes the list of Best BSc Colleges in USA by Times Higher Education Ranking in 2025:

Top Universities in USA	THE World Ranking of 2025
Massachusetts Institute of Technology	2
Harvard University	3
Stanford University	6
California Institute of Technology	7
University of Pennsylvania	=14
University of California, Berkeley	8
Cornell University	20
University of Chicago	=14
Princeton University	4
Yale University	10

Top BSc Specializations in USA

International students can pursue a BSc degree in USA in over 20 specializations. Some popular BSc specializations at US universities are Computer Science, Nursing, Interior Design, Data Science, etc. The table below includes the list of top BSc specializations in USA with the number of universities:

BSc specializations in USA	Number of Universities
Biology	480
Chemistry	407
Mathematics	400
Physics	308
Environmental Sciences	222
Biochemistry	210

Cost of Studying BSc in the US

In this section, we have provided the average cost of studying BSc in the USA and the cost of living for international students. The total average first-year cost of studying BSc in the US is Rs 35.46 lakhs. This includes the average tuition fee of Rs 26.42 lakhs and the living expense of Rs 9.04 lakhs. Note that the living cost is subject to increase or decrease as per the lifestyle and preferred accommodation of the candidate. 

(Note: The average 1st-year tuition fee is based on 3358 BSc courses in the US. Whereas, the average living expense is based on the 1127 colleges in the US). 

(Source: studyabroad.shiksha.com)

Student Visa Cost for the US

The students who want to pursue a BSc course in the USA need an F1 student visa. In General, there are 3 types of US study visas. This includes an F1 student visa, J1 visa, M1 visa. The application fee for the US study visa is USD 160. 

BSc Requirements for USA – Eligibility Criteria

The students who wish to be admitted to a BSc course in the USA must fulfill the basic requirements given below:

• The students must have passed class 12th
• English Language Proficiency Test scores of IELTS, TOEFL, PTE
• The students must also have SAT scores

Work Permit after Studying BSc in USA

There are various instances when students are left wondering whether to stay back in the US after the completion of their studies or not. In order to get a post-study work visa for the US, international students can apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) after completing their studies. OPT is a one-year work and stay-back permit given to international students on the completion of a degree program in the US. 

BSc Scholarships for USA

Students who want to apply for scholarships to study in the USA can check the list of scholarships available on our website. Check some of the scholarships provided below:

• Hani Zeini Scholarship
• Jared J. Davis Grant
• QS Undergraduate Scholarship
• Golden Key Graduate Scholar Award
• Brian Colombana Scholarship  

BSc Jobs & Salaries in USA

Check the Bachelor of Science (BSc) jobs by salary in the USA given in the table below. 

Job Title	Average Salary
Software Engineer	USD 77,751
Software Developer	USD 66,291
Senior Software Engineer	USD 105,798
Project Engineer	USD 64,923
Operations Manager	USD 65,151
Financial Analyst	USD 57,764
Project Type (Unspecified / General)	USD 71,285

(Source: PayScale)

Popular Recruiters for BSc in USA

In this section, we will discuss the popular recruiters for BSc Graduates in the US. 

• Northrop Grumman Corporation 
• Abbott Laboratories
• Amazon
• The Boeing Company 
• IBM
• Accenture
• Microsoft Corp
• Deloitte
• EY (Ernst & Young)
• Lockhead Martin Corp
• Cisco Systems Inc
• Johnson & Johnson

Akanksha Malhotra10-02-2025 17:26