Masters in Engineering in USA

Masters in Engineering in the United States is a 1-2 year full-time study offered in 364 Master of Engineering degrees. With over 5,000 higher education institutions in the United States, international students have a variety of opportunities for choosing engineering universities. According to THE World University Rankings 2022, there are more than 100 top engineering colleges in the United States.

International students who want to apply for a Masters in Engineering in United States in 2022 must have completed 16 years of schooling. In addition, you must meet English language proficiency criteria and have an average GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or 80 % or above. The cost of pursuing STEM courses in the United States is between 48 to 60 lakh INR. Students in financial need can still pursue these courses by applying for one of the restricted number of scholarships for international students in the US.

MS in Electrical Engineering in USA	Masters in Automotive Engineering in USA	MS in Aerospace Engineering in USA
Masters in Chemical Engineering in USA	MS in Biomedical Engineering in USA	Masters in Industrial Engineering in the USA
MS in Mechanical Engineering is USA	Masters in Software Engineering in USA	MS in Civil Engineering in USA

Top Colleges for Masters in Engineering in USA

S No.	University Name	Program Name	THE Ranking	GRE \| TOEFL-iBT Score	Application Deadline	Fees (INR)
1	California Institute Of Technology	MS in Mechanical Engineering	#2	296 \| 110	15-Dec-2022	46.9 Lakhs/Yr
2	Massachusetts Institute Of Technology	MS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science	#5	Not Required \| 100	15-Dec-2022	59.4 Lakhs/Yr
3	University Of Michigan	MS in Industrial and Operations Engineering	#24	315 \| 88	1-May-2022	18.9 Lakhs/Yr
4	Northwestern University	MS in Computer Engineering	#24	315 \| 90	28-Feb-2022	55.2 Lakhs/Yr
5	Carnegie Mellon University	MS in Materials Science and Engineering	#28	300 \| 100	15-Jan-2022	37.7 Lakhs/Yr
6	University Of Washington	MS in Computer Science and Engineering	#29	291 \| 92	13-Jun-2022	26.4 Lakhs/Yr
7	Georgia Institute Of Technology	MS in Civil Engineering	#45	308 \| 96	15-Jul-2022	14.3 Lakhs/Yr
8	University Of Illinois - Urbana Champaign	MS in Materials Science and Engineering	#48	320 \| 102	15-Dec-2022	27.2 Lakhs/Yr
9	University Of North Carolina	MS in Biomedical Engineering	#52	320 \| 90	12-Mar-2022	12.5 Lakhs/Yr
10	Boston University	MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering	#62	298 \| 84	1-Mar-2022	44 Lakhs/Yr
11	Ohio State University	MS in Chemical Engineering	#85	296 \| 79	31-Jan-2022	30.5 Lakhs/Yr
12	University Of California - Davis	MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering	#67	314 \| 80	15-Jan-2022	20 Lakhs/Yr
13	Michigan State University	MS in Electrical Engineering	#93	298 \| 79	1-Feb-2022	21.3 Lakhs/Yr
14	University Of California - Irvine	MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering	#98	313 \| 80	1-Aug-2022	23 Lakhs/Yr
15	Purdue University	MS in Computational Science and Engineering	#105	296 \| 88	26-April-2022	22.5 Lakhs/Yr
16	Case Western Reserve University	MS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science	#126	296 \| 80	16-May-2022	37.1 Lakhs/Yr
17	University Of Virginia	MS in Chemical Engineering	#127	296 \| 90	1-April-2022	33.5 Lakhs/Yr
18	University Of Rochester	MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering	#142	296 \| 100	15-Jan-2022	37.3 Lakhs/Yr
19	University of Arizona	MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering	#150	318 \| 79	15-July-2022	22.4 Lakhs/Yr
20	University of Florida	MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering	#154	308 \| 80	31-Jan-2022	15.6 Lakhs/Yr
21	University of Colorado - Boulder	MS in Mechanical Engineering	#158	Not Required \| 83	15-Nov-2022	27.6 Lakhs/Yr
22	Indiana University	MS in Intelligent Systems Engineering	#167	318 \| 100	1-April-2022	22.3 Lakhs/Yr
23	Northeastern University	MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering	#168	298 \| 100	15-May-2022	40 Lakhs/Yr
24	Tufts University	MS in Electrical Engineering	#172	322 \| 100	15-Mar-2022	38.7 Lakhs/Yr
25	Rutgers University	MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering	#190	299 \| 79	1-Dec-2022	21.8 Lakhs/Yr
26	Texas A&M University	MS in Computer Engineering	#193	Not Required \| 95	1-May-2022	15.1 Lakhs/Yr
27	University Of Massachusetts	MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering	#201	320 \| 80	1-Oct-2022	25.2 Lakhs/Yr
28	George Washington University	MS in Computer Engineering	#201	314 \| 80	1-Oct-2022	24.2 Lakhs/Yr
29	University Of California – Santa Cruz	MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering	#201	296 \| 89	14-Feb-2022	21.8 Lakhs/Yr
30	University Of New Mexico	MS in Computer Engineering	#251	297 \| 79	31-Mar-2022	6.2 Lakhs/Yr
31	University Of Hawaii At Manoa	MS in Mechanical Engineering	#251	300 \| 61	1-Aug-2022	32.7 Lakhs/Yr
32	University At Buffalo	MS in Computer Science and Engineering	#251	309 \| 100	30-Sep-2022	17.4 Lakhs/Yr
33	University Of Colorado - Denver	MS in Electrical Engineering	#251	301 \| 79	15-Mar-2022	23.8 Lakhs/Yr
34	Oregon Health & Science University	MS in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering	#251	299 \| 78	4-Jan-2022	9.5 Lakhs/Yr
35	University Of California - Riverside	MS in Computer Engineering	#251	300 \| 80	1-Jun-2022	24.3 Lakhs/Yr
36	Florida State University	MS in Chemical Engineering	#251	301 \| 80	1-Mar-2022	18.4 Lakhs/Yr
37	University Of Illinois	MS in Material Engineering	#301	318 \| 80	15-Feb-2022	18.6 Lakhs/Yr
38	Nova Southeastern University	MS in Computer Science	#301	297 \| 80	4-April-2022	19.1 Lakhs/Yr
39	University of Tennessee	MS in Computer Engineering	#301	300 \| 80	1-Feb-2022	23.4 Lakhs/Yr
40	Wake Forest University	MS in Biomedical Engineering	#301	310 \| 100	1-Nov-2022	29.1 Lakhs/Yr
41	University Of Delaware	MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering	#301	308 \| 79	1-Aug-2022	13.9 Lakhs/Yr
42	Syracuse University	MS in Environmental Engineering	#351	310 \| 100	1-May-2022	20.2 Lakhs/Yr
43	Washington State University	MS in Electrical Engineering	#351	298 \| 93	1-July-2022	20.2 Lakhs/Yr
44	Colorado State University - Fort Collins	MS in Systems Engineering	#351	296 \| 80	1-July-2022	11 Lakhs/Yr
45	University Of South Carolina	MS in Computer Engineering	#401	300 \| 80	1-April-2022	16.5 Lakhs/Yr
46	Colorado School Of Mines	MS in Mechanical Engineering	#401	296 \| 79	1-Mar-2022	28.8 Lakhs/Yr
47	University of Alaska	MS in Electrical Engineering	#401	296 \| 79	1-Mar-2022	15.3 Lakhs/Yr
48	University Of Denver	MS in Computer Science System Engineering	#401	296 \| 80	1-Feb-2022	25.7 Lakhs/Yr
49	Tulane University	MS in Biomedical Engineering	#401	305 \| 90	5-Jan-2022	14.5 Lakhs/Yr
50	University of Nebraska	MS in Electrical Engineering	#401	305 \| 100	1-Oct-2022	26 Lakhs/Yr

Why Study Masters in Engineering in USA?

According to US News, the engineering sector in the United States is flourishing, with as many as 62 % of all international graduates enrolled in US universities pursuing engineering degrees.

The manufacturing business employs more than 578,000 engineers, more than any other industry.
Engineers in the United States earn an average annual salary of 85,000 USD or more.
The BLS estimates employment growth for engineer workers, with almost 140,000 new jobs for engineers projected between 2016 and 2026.
The number of STEM jobs are expected to grow by 8.8% between 2017 and 2029. STEM based jobs have grown by 79%.
In recent years, The USA has witnessed a rise in employees from 9.7 million to 17.3 million.

Masters in Engineering in USA Highlights

Duration	1 to 2 years (usually 3 to 4 semesters)
Eligibility	Bachelor’s degree in related field \| Letter of Recommendation \| Statement of Purpose
Course Fee	19,33,685 INR to 40,90,487 INR
Average Salary	49,08,585 INR to 1,11,53,205 INR
Jobs Available	Civil engineering technician, Aerospace engineering technician, Biomedical engineer, Industrial engineer, Safety engineer, etc.
Salaries at Fresher level	24,08,116 INR to 56,04,883 INR
Top Recruiters	Vanderweil Engineers, Syska Hennessy Group, Henderson Engineers, Simpson Gumpertz & Hege, Walter P Moore, etc

Admission Process for Masters in Engineering in USA

International students willing to pursue a master's degree in engineering in the United States must have a three to four-year bachelor's degree in the same or similar subjects. To obtain admission to one of the top universities in the United States that offer this degree, one must perform well on the GRE exam.

Admission Requirements for Masters in Engineering in USA

The table below contains information on the qualifications and documentation required for admission to the top-ranked universities in the United States.

S. No.	University	Bachelors Requirement	Additional Requirements
1.	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	90% (recommended)	Work experience (recommended); Resume; Video Statement; SOP; 2 LORs; GRE
2.	Stanford University	No minimum requirement	SOP; 3 LORs;
3.	UC Berkeley	Required: 83%; Recommended: 90%	GRE score; Experience in programing, algorithms and data structure
4.	California Institute of Technology	87% (recommended)	GRE; LORs; SOP; Resume
5.	Georgia Institute of Technology	87%	GRE; SOP; LORs; Work Experience
6.	UCLA	83%	GRE; 3 LORs; SOP; Personal Statement
7.	Carnegie Mellon University	No minimum requirement	GRE; 3 LORs; SOP; Resume
8.	University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	90%	GRE; 3 LORs; SOP; ECE Interest form
9.	Princeton University	No minimum requirement	GRE; 1000 words SOP; CV; 3 LORs;
10.	Purdue University	Mandatory: 83%; Recommended: 90%	GRE (Recommended; not mandatory)

English Proficiency Requirement for International Students

The following are the minimum English language requirements of the top universities in the United States:

S. No.	University	Minimum TOEFL iBT Score	Minimum IELTS Score
1.	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	100	7.0
2.	Stanford University	89	7.0
3.	University of California - Berkeley (UC Berkeley)	90	7.0
4.	California Institute of Technology	90	7.0
5.	Georgia Institute of Technology	90	7.0
6.	UCLA	77	7.0
7.	Carnegie Mellon University	84	7.0
8.	University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	102	7.0
9.	Princeton University	100	7.0
10.	Purdue University	80	6.5

Visa Requirements for International Students

An international student must apply for an F-1 visa to study in the United States. Students must complete the I-20 form and submit it with their application after getting a confirmation letter from the university.

Valid passport with minimum validity of 6 months
Form DS-160 (Nonimmigrant visa application confirmation page)
Application fee payment Receipt
Acceptance Letter from the University
Form I-20
English Language Proficiency score
Proof of financial support

The US student visa fees that need to be paid at various levels of the entire process are as tabulated below:

Type of Fee	Cost (in INR)
Non-petition based Nonimmigrant Visa Fees (Except J visa)	11,908
Petition based Nonimmigrant fees	14,136
Border crossing card fees	11,908 (for 15 years above of age)

Cost of Studying for Masters in Engineering in USA

The United States is the most expensive study abroad destination. The cost of attendance comprises pre-arrival expenses, tuition fees, and living expenses. All of the expenses related to an international study are listed below.

Pre-arrival Expenses

Pre-arrival costs are expenses incurred prior to arrival at the study destination. The following is a rough estimation of these costs:

Types of Fees	Cost (in INR)
IELTS	16,019– 17,881
TOEFL	13,411
GRE	15,273
Visa Registration	14,157
Application fees	3,725- 11,175

Tuition Fees of Masters in Engineering in USA

The average tuition for a master's degree in engineering in the United States ranges from 11,18,192 INR to 41,67,099 INR per year. Mentioned below are the average annual tuition fee for top universities in USA:

S. No.	University	Average Annual Tuition Fee (in INR)
1.	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	20,64,902
2.	Stanford University	27,97,479
3.	UC Berkeley	40,02,210
4.	California Institute of Technology	40,57,907
5.	Georgia Institute of Technology	11,18,192
6.	UCLA	24,44,214
7.	Carnegie Mellon University	37,26,798
8.	University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	29,53,171
9.	Princeton University	41,67,099
10.	Purdue University	31,47,086

Cost of Living in USA

In the United States, different elements such as city, transport, and student housing all have an impact on total living costs. The following is an estimate of cost of living in USA is mentioned below:

Categories	Cost per month (in INR)
Rent of Apartment	74,000- 1,50,000
Meals	8,950- 11,950
Transportation	7,400- 22,300
Personal Expenses	22,320- 29,700
Health Insurance	33,480- 52,090

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Scholarships for Masters in Engineering in USA

Students pursuing graduate studies in the United States have a variety of financial aid choices. Here are some of the most popular scholarships for international students in the United States.

S. No	Name of the scholarship	Funded By	Award
1	Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program	Government-funded	Tuition, a monthly maintenance stipend, living expenses, flights, and professional expenditures such as field trips are all covered by this program.
2	Fulbright- Nehru Fellowships	Government-funded	It covers tuition, accident and sickness insurance in accordance with US requirements, flights, and living expenses.
3	IEFA	Non-Government	36,648.6 INR.
4	AAUW International Fellowships	Non-Government	366,486 INR - 13,15,071.00 INR.

Scope after Masters in Engineering in USA

Master of Engineering graduates can work in a variety of engineering specialties ranging from mechanical to electrical, chemical to civil. According to Forbes, this field is expected to increase at a rate ranging from 7% to 29%.

Course	Average Salary in INR
Industrial and Systems Engineering	95,52,821
Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering	87,04,566
Petroleum engineering	80,35,146
Computer Engineering	75,88,545
Mechanical Engineering	74,39,950
Electrical Engineering	73,65,352
Chemical Engineering	63,98,185
Biomedical and Bioengineering	58,77,402
Civil Engineering	54,31,017
Environmental Engineering	52,82,364

Best Companies to Work For after Masters in Engineering in USA

Engineering employment is fast expanding across the sector as the demand for engineers grows year after year. Some of the top engineering organisations to work for are mentioned below:

Companies	Average Annual Salary in INR
Google	1,10,96,402
Microsoft	84,77,725
BMW Group	72,33,351
Ford Motor Company	71,86,702
Lockheed Martin	69,64,269
Boeing	68,47,599
IDOM	57,67,590

Also Check: High paying jobs in USA

The United States is one of the world's top countries in terms of encouraging STEM program and providing a platform for competitive education and training. The country provides over 300 different types of courses to international students. According to the BLS, industrial engineering is one of the fastest-growing subfields in engineering, with employment possibilities predicted to increase by 10% between 2019 and 2029.