US educational system is in TOP-3 of the world ranking and annually attracts about 750 thousand foreign students. This is due to the long-standing reputation of educational institutions and a wide range of opportunities for people who have completed programs, both in the United States and upon returning to their country.
Obtaining Master's degree in the United States most often takes from 1 to 2 years.
To choose an educational institution, you should determine the criteria:
- Specialty
- The place of the university and specialty in the national universities ranking in the United States
- Cost
- Admission requirements
- Timing of admission
- Location of the university, cost of living and additional costs.
To determine the cost of studying, use a holistic approach and analyze all components of the chosen program.
Main criteria to choose Master's programs: tuition fees
- Public or private university. As a rule, public university programs are cheaper due to the funding of a particular state or federal budget.
- Geographical location of the educational institution. The U.S. is a huge country, and spending on both educational programs and life in general varies considerably. It is worth studying the economic features of those states that you will be interested in.
- Additional options for studying. Study the Tuition and Fees section on the website of the selected university and determine what is included in the program (medical insurance, library, paid internship, accommodation, meals).
The entrance requirements of the master's program of each American university are individual, but the prerequisites will be:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in your country
- GPA for Bachelor's Degree
- Level of English: TOEFL ($170 per exam) or IELTS ($225 per exam)
- Results of the GRE test (assessment of mathematical, linguistic and critical thinking skills of students = $ 205) or GMAT (determination of the ability to successfully study in business schools = $ 250).
The total cost of studying for a master's degree in the United States is in the range of 16-50 thousand dollars per year and depends on the status of the educational institution and the chosen program.
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
- City: Dartmouth
- Year of foundation: 1895
- Tuition fee: 16 000-26 000 USD
- 47th place among 194 educational institutions in the United States in the specialty "engineering", is in the Top 200 business schools.
University of New Hampshire
- City: Durham
- Year of foundation: 1866
- Tuition fee: 24 000 USD
- 44th place in the specialties "business", "engineering" and "humanities".
University of Massachusetts Boston
- City: Boston
- Year of foundation: 1964
- Tuition fee: 29 000-40 000 USD
- He was ranked 91st in The Times Higher Education's world university rankings.
Florida Atlantic University
- City: Boca Raton
- Year of foundation: 1964
- Tuition fee: 19 000-46 000 USD
- More than 180 educational programs are offered at 10 faculties of the university, including arts, humanities, natural sciences, accounting, business, computer science, engineering (civil, mechanical, oceanic), finance and marketing.
Advantages for US graduates
- TOP companies of the USA and the world that hire graduates of American universities
- Optional Practical program - work permit in the specialty and residence in the United States for 1 year after graduation
- Paid Co-op internships from the university
- The opportunity to officially work during the study up to 20 hours a week.
Master's degree in the United States is very popular in the world. According to the CGS (Council of Graduate Schools), about 16% of american students are foreign nationals. It provides an opportunity to gain prestigious knowledge while studying on the campus of an American university, gain work experience and realize your career plans.
