USA has the longest standing democracy and is considered by many as the leader of free world.
Of the top 100 Universities across the world by US News Rankings, more than half of them are from America. 6 of the top 10 Colleges are from USA
People from all around the globe and from all walks of life have come here to study and pave the way for their success. With unlimited opportunities sky is the limit. While the reasons international students choose to study in the US vary from student to student, some of the main advantages of education in the USA are as follows:
According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), as of the academic year 2016-2017, the total number of universities in the US is 4,360. That also includes colleges. Of the 4,360 higher education institutions in the U.S., 2,832 are four-year colleges and 1,582 are two-year colleges.
Tuition Fee
Tuition is what the colleges charge for their instruction and is by far the biggest expense of US education. In general, tuition is charged by units (Credits) for an academic year that typically runs from fall through spring. There are two types of tuition: in-state and out-of-state. Out of state residents (International students) pay twice the tuition of residents, while others costs remain the same. The tuition cost also varies from major to major and have been rising. The Tuition fee for a 2 years MS course varies from college to college and is anywhere between $20,000 and $50,000. The elite universities such as MIT, the Harvard, the Stanford, the Wharton, Boston University etc. cost $60,000 and above.
Total Cost of Education(approx)
Real GDP (purchasing power parity)
$21.132 trillion (2021 est.)
$19.946 trillion (2020 est.)
$20.513 trillion (2019 est.)
note: data are in 2017 dollars
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/united-states/#economy
| Company | MBA | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (average/year) | $25000 – $55000 | $20000 – $45000 |
| Health Insurance(Yearly) | $1000 -$2500 | $1000 -$2500 |
| Food(Yearly) | $3000 – $7200 | $3000 – $7200 |
| Books and Supplies(Yearly) | $1000 – $2000 | $1000 – $2000 |
| Accomodation(Yearly) | $3600 – $9000 | $3600 – $9000 |
| Miscellaneous(phone, internet, transportation, etc) | $1800 – $3600 | $1800 – $3600 |