Study MS in the US: The United States (US) is one of the top destinations for pursuing a Master's (MS) degree abroad. The country not only offers multiple MS specializations to choose from, but the US also demonstrates academic excellence, extensive international student support, a wide variety of educational options and a flexible curriculum that provides hands-on training to students going to the US to pursue their master's studies. Home to some of the top universities, the US is considered one of the best countries to pursue MS studies. Along with the fact that there is already a strong Indian community that thrives in the country.

MS in USA Highlights

Total number of MS Colleges in the USA	Approximately 500+ MS colleges
MS cost in the USA	INR 25 lakhs (approx)
Top Specialisations	STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) programmes, Computer Science & Engineering, IT & Networking and Business courses.
Admission Process (subject to university)	Bachelor’s Degree + EPT + GRE/GMAT scores + Statement of Purpose (SOP) + Letter of Recommendation (LOR) + resume + work experience

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Top 10 MS Colleges in the US

Take a look at the top universities in the US for pursuing higher education for international students.

University	QS World University Rankings 2024	US News & World Report: Best Global Universities 2023
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Cambridge, United States	#1	#2
Stanford University Stanford, United States	#5	#3
Harvard University Cambridge, United States	#4	#1
California Institute of Technology (Caltech) Pasadena, United States	#15	#9
University of Chicago Chicago, United States	#11	#15
Princeton University Princeton, United States	#17	#16
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, United States	#12	#13
Yale University New Haven, United States	#16	#12
Cornell University Ithaca, United States	#13	#22
Columbia University New York City, United States	#23	#6

Top 10 MS Specialisations in the US

Here is a list of top MS Specialisations in the US for Indian students looking to study in the country.

MS in Computer Science & Engineering	MS in IT & Networking
MS in Biology (Sciences)	MS in Health Science
MS in Mechanical Engineering	MS in Petroleum Engineering
MS in Wireless Communications	MS in Mathematics
MS in Management Information Systems	MS in Game Design and Game Development
MS in Geology	MS in Engg (others)

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Top MS Universities in the US – by Specialisation

In this section, we are going to talk about the top MS universities in the US as per popular ranking organisations.

Top Colleges for MS in Computer Science and Information Systems in the US

University	QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023: Computer Science and Information Systems	US News & World Report: Best Global Universities for Computer Science 2023
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Cambridge, United States	#1	#3
Stanford University Stanford, United States	#3	#2
Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, United States	#2	#5
The University of California, Berkeley (UCB) Berkeley, United States	#4	#6
Harvard University Cambridge, United States	#8	#14

Top Colleges for MS in Engineering and Technology in the US 2023

University	US News & World Report: Best Engineering Schools 2023
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Cambridge, United States	#1
Stanford University Stanford, United States	#2
The University of California, Berkeley (UCB) Berkeley, United States	#3
Purdue University - West Lafayette West Lafayette (IN), United States	#4
Carnegie Mellon University  Pittsburgh, United States	#5

Cost of studying MS in the US (Tuition + Living Cost + US Study Visa)

In this section, we are going to be discussing the average cost of studying MS in the US and the cost of living in the US for international students. The average first-year cost of studying MS in the USA is INR 23 lakhs. The average cost of living in the USA for one year is INR nine lakhs. The living cost would be subject to increase/decrease depending on the lifestyle and preferred accommodation of the candidate.  

Student Visa costs for the US

There are three types of US study visas: F1 Visa, J1 Visa, and M1 Visa are three different types of US student visas. The application fee for a study visa in the US is $160.

MS requirements for the US – Eligibility Criteria

Candidates looking to pursue MS courses in the USA are required to fulfil these primary requirements:

• The candidate must have 3 to 4 years of a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field with an average GPA of 3.0 or 65 – 70% and above
• Proof of English-language proficiency tests such as IELTS or TOEFL
• GRE score that is 290 or above
• Statement of Purpose
• Two to three letters of recommendation
• Research/internships projects (optional)

Work Permit after studying MS in the US

A lot of times candidates are left wondering about the stay-back period in the US after completing their Master's (MS). International students who want to stay back in the US after completing their degree have the option to do so through OPT. It is temporary employment permission that allows students to gain practical experience in their field of study for 12 months.

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MS Scholarships for the USA

Candidates looking for scholarships to study MS in the USA can check out the most comprehensive study abroad scholarships on our website. Our website currently enlists over 200 scholarships spread across 11 Countries amounting to over INR 1,315 crores in total amount.

MS Jobs & Salaries for the USA (MS in USA ROI)

In this section, we are going to be talking about top MS universities in the US their first-year tuition fees and the average salary they can expect upon graduation.

MS courses	First-Year Tuition Fee	Average Salaries - By  Degree (source: emolument)
Master of Science Program in Computational Science and Engineering Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)	INR 39,76,145	$150,000
MS In Chemical Engineering Stanford University	INR 22,10,424	$192,000
Master of Science in Biotechnology: Life Sciences Harvard University	INR 31,41,267	$182,000
Master of Science in Computation and Neural Systems California Institute of Technology (Caltech)	INR 40,59,462	$125,000
Master of Science in Computer Science University of Chicago	INR 41,22,173	$159,000

TOP Recruiters for MS in the US

In this section, we are going to be discussing the top recruiters for MS Graduates.

University	Top Recruiters
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)	McKinsey | Adidas | Amgen | Dell | Bose | Amazon.com | Tesla | Boeing | Microsoft | Blackrock | BCG | GAP | Apple | Ericsson India | Deloitte
Stanford University	Accenture | McKinsey | Google | VISA | Bank of America | Amazon.com | Apple | Facebook | Orange
Harvard University	A T Kearney | IBM | Accenture | Credit Suisse | Google | Amazon | Adobe | American Express | Amadeus | Barclays Bank | BMW | Cisco Systems | Coca-Cola
Princeton University	Bain and Company | Bank of America | Barclays Bank | Boston Consulting Group | Citigroup | Deloitte | Goldman Sachs | IBM | JP Morgan Chase | McKinsey | Microsoft
University of Chicago	ABN Amro Bank | 3M | AOL | Barclays Capital | ACCENTURE | Goldman Sachs | Adobe | JP Morgan Chase | Arcelor Mittal | Amazon.com | eBay

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In this section, we have covered popular MS in the USA queries that candidates could have regarding the said course.  

Q. Can I study MS from abroad for free?

A. Universities abroad have competitive pricing. Hence, candidates would be required to pay for tuition and also have enough funds to support their living in the host country. Deserving candidates can apply for scholarships to lessen the financial burden. 

Q. What is the duration of the entire course?

A. There is no fixed duration. While most specializations would take up to 2 years to complete, other specializations could take a shorter time or stretch beyond two years. The duration of the course is entirely dependent on the university and specialization you have opted for.

Q. Is studying MS abroad worth it?

A. Universities abroad explore course versatility and can teach the depths required to handle subjects covered under MS and combine theory with practical knowledge. Hence, students who can afford to study MS abroad should take the plunge as the gains outweigh the risk in the long run.

Q. Is work experience compulsory for admission?

A. Since we are talking about pursuing MS, candidates would be expected to show a significant body of previously executed work during the time of admission. However, candidates are advised to check the same with the university as every university would have its own unique admission eligibility criteria. 

Q. Are there scholarships to study MS abroad?

A. Yes. Candidates can check the section under MS scholarships in the article for a comprehensive list of a variety of scholarships that students can apply to. Apart from the scholarships listed here, students will also find several scholarships listed on the official website of universities for deserving candidates.

Aishwarya Bhatnagar08-31-2023 16:39