USA

USA

The Land of unending Opportunities, True to the statement above, it’s a land where students can cherish their dreams and see them come true. US offers a mammoth of full and part time jobs during study period and vacations as it has the largest and most technologically powerful economy in the world which makes it still the most sought after education and for the times to come.

Why USA

• USA has the greatest number of colleges and Universities – Almost 4000 listed.
• Over 2, 20,000 Indian students study in the USA.
• Admission standards vary, thus increasing the chances of acceptance.
• Job Opportunities – USA has the largest number of jobs available. A student is allowed to work 20 hrs on- campus in the 1st year and then off- campus with permission. He is allowed to stay in the US for 1 year after completion of degree and work in a related field, for UG and 36 months as per new OPT criteria, for PG (STEM Masters).
• Scholarships – available for both UG and PG. TA ship and RA ship are generally available.
• Ranking – out of the top 100 Universities in the world, US represents more than 50% Universities
• US Degree qualifications are regarded as the highest qualifications and accepted worldwide.
• Key Industries – Agriculture, Education, Energy, Health care, Engineering, High tech including IT, services industry, space exploration and manufacturing.
• Indians are the best educated of all migrant communities followed by China.
• It is a nation of diverse cultures. Over 20 million residents were born outside America!
• Aging Population, hence demand for IT and other highly skilled professionals.

Education System in the USA

There is no National Education System in the USA. State Education Departments set the guidelines, which can therefore vary from Florida to New York.

• Universities are the largest centres of Education, which offer UG and Graduate programs in a wide range of subjects, with a certain emphasis on Research.
• The UG programs are of 4 years duration and the Masters for 2 years.
• Colleges are usually slightly smaller with a more focused range of Degree Programs, usually at UG level only.

Top Universities in USA

There is no National Education System in the USA. State Education Departments set the guidelines, which can therefore vary from Florida to New York.

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2. Stanford University
3. University of California-Berkeley
4. California Institute of Technology
5. Georgia Institute of Technology
6.  University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign
7. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
8. Cornell University
9. Carnegie Mellon University
10. Purdue University–West Lafayette

Expenses, Tuition Fee & Living Costs

US Universities fall under two major categories: Public (state supported), and Private (independent)

Average Tuition Fees

Private Institutions (High-Low)- $ 25,000 – $15,000
State Institutions (High-Low)- $ 20,000 – $ 10,000
Living Expenses: Approx $10,000-$12,000 (includes Rent, Grocery,Utilities,Sundry, Phone and Miscellaneous)
Average Expenses: $30,000-$45,000