M.Sc. in USA

International students willing to take admission to master's in Computer Science in the USA must have a budget of over INR 70 L. The tuition and living costs vary based on the university and the location chosen. The tuition cost of a USA university typically ranges between INR 25 L and INR 50 L. In addition, students must make a budget of over INR 16 L for living expenses, including health insurance, accommodations, and miscellaneous costs. Students who have a limited budget must go for public universities and opt for scholarships, assistantships to reduce their overall expenses.

Students can enroll in diverse specializations if willing to pursue a master's in Computer Science. Some of the popular specializations include:

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Data Science and Big Data Analytics
• Cybersecurity
• Cloud Computing and DevOps
• Software Engineering and Full-stack development
• Blockchain

Students who want to take master's in Computer Science in USA must have UG degree from recognised university in specializations such as Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or relevant fields such as Mathematics and Engineering. Along with this, students must submit the following paperwork to get admission:

• Grade Point Average of 3.0 out of 4.0 scale or more 
• Standardised Test Scores
• English language requirements
• Work experience
• Letter of recommendations
• Programming and Math skills

The tuition cost to pursue an MS in CS in the USA varies based on the university. The tuition cost ranges between INR 60 L and INR 80 L for top-tier programs, INR 45 L and INR 60 L for mid-tier universities, and between INR 30 L and INR 40 L for low-cost universities. The tuition cost for some popular universities is mentioned below:

Yes, MS in Computer Science in USA is worth degree based on goal of students. It helps students with technical expertise, career advancement and getting opportunities in fields such as- AI, Cybersecurity and Data Science. Once they complete degree, students can start their career as Software developers, Blockchain developers, Cloud architects, Data Scientists, Machine learning engineers and Full-stack developers and earn salary between INR 7 L - INR 12 L.

The average duration of a master's in CS in the US is usually around 1.5 to 2-years. Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning,Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, and Robotics, are some of the popular areas of studies among international students.

The estimated package one can get after an MS in Civil Engineering from the USA is INR 68.84 L. Graduates can earn up to INR 1 Cr as per the job profile after completing the MS in Civil Engineering from US University. Mentioned below are some popular job profiles for MS in Civil Engineering with annual average salary:

• Senior Structural Engineer - INR 96.53 L
• Project Manager, (Unspecified Type / General) - INR 84.35 L
• Civil Engineer - INR 68.19 L
• Project Engineer - INR 66.30 L

There are around 20 universities in USA for Masters in Civil Engineering in California for international student. Mentioned below is the list of top universities for Masters in Civil Engineering in California:

• California State University - Fresno Campus
• California Francisco State University
• California State University Fullerton
• California State University Los Angeles
• California State University Long Beach

Duration of MS is USA is 13-24 months. However, a few have a duration of 12 months and a few have a duration of 25-36 months or more. Some of the reasons to pursue MS in USA are:

• Top-Ranked Universities in USA for MS
• Varied specializations
• Vast post-graduate job opportunities after completing the course
• A number of scholarships are available