How much is a Master’s degree in the USA?
Tuition fees range from $5,000 to $50,000 per year, but international fees for graduate school tend to be on the higher end of the spectrum.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the average graduate student paid $19,749 per year in tuition and fees in the 2020/21 academic year.
Higher education in the United States is among the best – and among the most expensive ones.
The cost of your Master’s degree depends on:
- Your citizenship (international students pay roughly double than in-state domestic students)
- Whether you’re studying at a community college, or at public or private university
- If you’re studying at a top-ranking university or not
- The availability of scholarships and other financial aid options
Forbes Advisor writes:
As of 2020, 73% of postsecondary students were enrolled in public institutions. Private, nonprofit institutions enrolled 22% of college students, and private, for-profit institutions held only 5% of the postsecondary population.
Keep in mind that public schools charge different rates to in-state and out-of-state domestic students.
The cost of living in the USA
United States is an expensive country to live in, and especially so for international students.
The exact amount you’ll need varies between cities and states, so you should research the specific living costs of your study destination. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Accommodation costs
- Transit costs
- Health insurance
- Food
- General life expenses
