As per current surveys, as of 2022, the percentage of students who are studying in USA and who are from India is 45% and the total number of students is 135940. USA is a dream destination for many international students, on a global scale, due to the upgraded academic facilities, convenient option for the payment of fees to study in the USA, the excellent job opportunities and the convenient payment options available. There are various factors which determine the cost of studying in USA, and these include the cost of living, cost of enrolled courses, essential study costs, pre-arrival and post-arrival costs, etc. The tuition fees of the courses where Indian students apply to are one of the first expenses to study in USA and the average cost of study in USA for the international students amounts to 45000 USD per year.
The cost of studying however differs based on the multiple factors such as the courses undertaken, university opted, type of degree program, the field of study, the level of study opted for or enrolled in, etc. The cost of studying bachelor degree in USA amounts to the range of 8000 to 40000 USD per year. The cost of studying Masters degree courses in USA amounts to 10,000 to 60000 USD per year. The tuition fees vary depending on the public universities, private universities and community colleges opted for. The cost of studying undergraduate courses in community colleges is around USD 17930, the same in private universities is USD 52500 and that of public universities is USD 41950. The cost of studying postgraduate programs at private universities amounts to USD 41100 per year and at public universities, it amounts to around UD 25000.
The cost of studying in some of the top universities are as follows:
There are a range of scholarships available for international students which cover most of the tuition fees, cost of living, etc.
The impact on the costs of studying in USA is added by the living expenses as on average, the cost of living in USA ranges between 10000-20000 USD per year. The cost of living in USA is determined by various factors such as the area or location where the candidate is going to live in, the type of accommodation, transportation costs, food costs, etc. The majority of the living expenses which would be required for the students to consider before opting for studying in USA includes groceries, other food items, internet costs, accommodations, transportation, etc. The lifestyle choices of the students would also differ from one student to another and hence the living costs would vary from one student to another.
The apartment housing costs, including utilities ranges to around 17200 USD per year, food costs amounts to usually 6500 USD per year, dormitory housing costs ranges from 7588 to 11914 USD per year, etc. The books and supplies costs amount to 900 USD per year, the food costs for dormitory residents include 2487 USD per year and miscellaneous costs amounts to 6700 USD per year.
Aside the various costs mentioned above for studying and living in USA, students are also required to consider the total cost of study abroad in USA. The candidates are advised to consider the SEVIS fees (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) which is the database providing the information concerning the international travel and sharing of SEVIS number on the I-20 ensures filling of application fees. The Visa application fees is also to be considered as other essential study cost in USA for the Indian students as students apply mostly for the F1 visa, which is applicable for the students who have been 4enrolled in an undergraduate, or study course which requires more than 18 hours of study period within a week.
The students are also required to pay the Visa application fee which amounts to USD 160 and a visa insurance fee which is paid when the visa has been approved. Health insurance costs are also to be considered and the cost of availing health insurance in the USA amounts to 500-1500 USD per year. Application fees are also to be considered as an added expense of the students as most application fees range from 65 to 85 USD. The counselling sessions which most students seek before arriving in USA, also presents costs of around 340 USD, and can thus differ based on the various counselors chosen. The counseling session would enable the students to make the right educational choice and choose the course which best suits their skills and interests. Thus, the students are required to consider these additional expenses too.
There are various factors which influence the overall cost of Bachelor degree studying in USA. The tuition fees and the living expenses depends on the various factors or lifestyle, type of university, location in USA and the accommodation costs. The type of university determines the tuition fees of the courses where the candidates are opting to complete their Bachelor’s degree. The Bachelor’s degree courses funded by the state government amounts to $20000 to $35000, in comparison to the programs which offered at private universities with the total costs of $35000 to $60000 per year.
The cost of pursuing a Bachelor’s degree is also influenced by the location in the USA, as some of the cities are expensive for living purposes than others. The cost of living in the cities such as New York, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago are much higher (around $1500 to $4000 per month) than in other cities such as Arkansas, San Diego, Dallas, Missouri, etc. (around $800-$1800 per month). Public transportation costs are also to be considered, as well as the of-campus or on-campus accommodations, shopping, grocery, food, entertainment and personal expenses of the students.
The pre-arrival costs in USA are those which are incurred before a candidate starts studying at the US universities or before the candidate moves to the country. The pre-arrival costs include entrance exams, which are based on the type of study level, especially the IELTS, TOEFL, ACT, SAT, MCAT, GRE, SEVIS, Airfare, Insurance and the application fees. Airfare costs is another sector of the pre-arrival expense which candidates are expected to consider. The airfare expenses would change based on the air flight chosen, the booking, trip made, original location, destination, etc.
The post-arrival costs include the tuition fees and the cost of living. The tuition fees vary depending on the public universities, private universities and community colleges opted for. The cost of studying bachelor degree in USA amounts to the range of 8000 to 40000 USD per year. The cost of studying Master’s degree courses in USA amounts to 10,000 to 60000 USD per year. Thus, candidates are required to consider the tuition fees and the fee structure which varies depending on the course undertaken, the study level and the university chosen. The post-arrival costs also include the cost of living expenses, which ranges between 10,000 to 20,000 USD per year. The cost of living of the students varies from one student to another and thus the lifestyle choices mostly determines the cost of living. The cost of living expenses is determined by various factors such as the area or location where the candidate is going to live in, the type of accommodation, transportation costs, food costs, etc.
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The cost of studying in USA is affordable for the Indian students after identifying the budget of the students based on the expenses.
It is not difficult to get US study visa as long as the candidate checks all the requirements which have been mentioned for Visa approval.
There are various scholarship options available for studying in USA and the candidates can opt for these scholarships by finding them on the university pages under the financial aid options or on the official scholarship websites.
The USA is one of the various countries where obtaining a student Visa is easy.
The international students are mostly liable to pay the tuition fees to study in USA universities however with some scholarships, the students can receive either partial or full funding.
