Study In The USA

USA: Overview

The United States boasts the top universities in the world. What’s better is that the flexible education system allows students to explore their interests and tailor their degree accordingly. You don’t need to have everything figured out and have the flexibility to declare your major at the end of Year 2. The career opportunities open to you after getting a degree in the US are truly limitless which is why Indians migrating to America for their overseas education rarely feel the need to turn back.

  • ✓With over 10,00,000 international students the US is by far the most popular study abroad destination
  • ✓USA has the highest number of universities in the world, i.e., over 5,500
  • ✓Known for their academic excellence, 33 of the top 100 universities in the world are in the US
  • ✓Cultural diversity and a vibrant campus life make USA an always happening destination for students

Cost Of Education In the USA

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    University Tuition Fees

    Depending on the course you choose and the institution you enrol in, the annual fees will be in the range of USD 33,500 - 40,000

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    Living Costs

    Depending on your city of residence and spending habits, living expenses are likely to cost anywhere between USD 1000 - USD 1600 per month

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    Scholarships and Savings with The WorldGrad

    By completing a part of Year 1 online from home with The WorldGrad you can save up to USD 47,000: ~USD 33,500 in tuition fees and ~USD 13,500 in living costs

    Additional scholarships of up to USD 60,000 on overseas tuition fees is available to The WorldGrad students at select partner institutions

Visa Guidance for The USA

Before you can apply for your student visa you will need to apply to a SEVP-approved university. Once accepted, you will be registered for the SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) and pay a SEVIS I-901 fee. The university will then provide you with a Form I-20 after which you can go ahead with your visa application process

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    Visa Requirements

    In addition to the above you will need a valid passport (valid till 6 months after the expected date of course completion), Non immigration visa application with Form D-160 confirmation and a photograph in the correct format. You would also need to show proof of sufficient funds to cover your airfare, course fees and living costs as well as intent to depart the country after completion of your studies

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    Timelines

    Depending on availability of dates and the complexity of your case, the entire process can take between 2 weeks to even 2 months. The validity of your F-1 visa is only 60 days post graduation. There are ways to extend this by applying for different kinds of extensions like OPT (Optional Practical Training) that can extend your visa to as much as 24 months

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    Post Study Work-Rights

    You should apply for your OPT before completing your course to be eligible. Additionally, you need to get a job directly related to your field of study within 90 days of your course completion

Get to know more about the US F1 Visa

VIsit VISA website

Employability & Careers In The USA

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    Growing Industries

    Driving major economic growth for the US are industries like healthcare and tech sectors which have expanded post pandemic. Job opportunities in these fields are expected to grow by 18% & 11% respectively by 2029. Other sectors fueling growth are retail and construction.
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    Careers

    Some of the top career choices in the US are:
    1. Computer Science
    2. Medical Professionals
    3. Investment Banking
    4. Marketing & Public Relations
    5. Human Resources

    Know more about careers in the US.

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    Salary

    Median salary of a fresh graduate in the US generally ranges from USD 20,000 - 50,000

Credit Issuing Partners

Mount Saint Mary's UniversityTiffin University

The WorldGrad Path To A Degree In The USA

The All American Undergraduate Program Program offers you a cost-effective path to a top-ranked US university

  • ✓The WorldGrad’s All American Undergraduate Program program allows students to complete Year 1 of their undergraduate degree from home
  • ✓From Year 2, students can move to the top-ranked university campus and complete their degree
  • ✓The credits are issued by Mount Saint Mary’s University and Tiffin University and are accepted by over 4000 universities in the US
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