Best Master in Development Studies Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	Harvard University, Cambridge Massachusetts, Usa5.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹45.12L/Yr ($52,456/Yr)Living: ₹11.4L/Yr ($13,248/Yr)Admission	M.P.A International DevelopmentTOEFL100₹45.12L/Yr $52,456 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.2/10(5 Users)
#2	Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹43.29L/Yr ($50,320/Yr)Living: ₹11.86L/Yr ($13,784/Yr)Admission	M.S Robotic Systems DevelopmentGRE300TOEFL100₹43.29L/Yr $50,320 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 24 by THE in 2024 Ranked 58 by QS in 2025
#3	Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.45L/Yr ($45,856/Yr)Living: ₹13.8L/Yr ($16,047/Yr)Admission	M.A Product Design and Developme...IELTS7.0₹39.45L/Yr $45,856 Course duration: 9 months Programs	8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 28 by THE in 2024 Ranked 50 by QS in 2025
#4	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.5K/Yr (лв29,034/Yr)Admission	M.S Cell and Developmental Biolo...₹28.5K/Yr лв29,034 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	8.3/10(9 Users)
Partner Colleges 7.6 Best In Academic Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado ₹24.36L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.6 Best In Infrastructure Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona ₹26.84L 1st Year Fees B.S Biological Sciences - Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Apply Now Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, Florida ₹17.55L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.2 Best In Faculty Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, Tennessee ₹24.04L 1st Year Fees B.S Special Education Apply Now 8.2 Best In Infrastructure New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, New Jersey ₹29.53L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 8.6 Best In Social Life Auburn University Auburn, Alabama ₹14.18L 1st Year Fees B.S Health Services Administration Apply Now University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, Texas ₹33.43L 1st Year Fees B.S Dental Hygiene Apply Now 6.6 Best In Social Life University of Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada ₹20.14L 1st Year Fees M.Eng Mechanical Engineering Apply Now Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana ₹24.63L 1st Year Fees B.S Nutrition and Food Sciences Apply Now 6.9 Best In Social Life University of Idaho Moscow, Idaho ₹24.28L 1st Year Fees M.S Civil Engineering Apply Now
#5	University of Texas, Austin Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.91L/Yr ($23,149/Yr)Living: ₹10.57L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission	M.Ed Human Development, Culture ...IELTS6.5₹19.91L/Yr $23,149 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 52 by THE in 2024 Ranked 66 by QS in 2025
#6	University of California, Davis California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.59L/Yr ($33,238/Yr)Living: ₹13.88L/Yr ($16,136/Yr)Admission	M.S International Agricultural D...TOEFL80PTE54₹28.59L/Yr $33,238 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.5/10(5 Users)
#7	University of California, Santa Barbara California, Usa36%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.99L/Yr ($15,102/Yr)Living: ₹13.05L/Yr ($15,169/Yr)Admission	M.A Molecular, Cellular, and Dev...TOEFL80₹12.99L/Yr $15,102 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 69 by THE in 2024 Ranked 178 by QS in 2025
#8	University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill North Carolina, Usa30.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.52L/Yr ($30,826/Yr)Living: ₹9.94L/Yr ($11,556/Yr)Admission	M.A Molecular, Cellular & Develo...₹26.52L/Yr $30,826 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 72 by THE in 2024 Ranked 155 by QS in 2025
#9	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.3L/Yr ($34,058/Yr)Living: ₹14.39L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	M.S Product Development Engineer...GRE317TOEFL90PTE68₹26.81L/Yr $31,171 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 74 by THE in 2024 Ranked 125 by QS in 2025
#10	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.37L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living: ₹14.97L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	M.S Software DevelopmentTOEFL84₹50.37L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 8 months 2+ More Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)

#11	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.71L/Yr ($28,722/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	M.A Applied Developmental Psycho...TOEFL79PTE59₹25.69L/Yr $29,864 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)
#12	Vanderbilt University, Nashville Tennessee, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹56.37L/Yr ($65,530/Yr)Living: ₹9.93L/Yr ($11,540/Yr)Admission	M.Ed Community Development and A...GRE311TOEFL100PTE70₹55.97L/Yr $65,070 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 92 by THE in 2024 Ranked 248 by QS in 2025
#13	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.22L/Yr ($17,693/Yr)Living: ₹7.93L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission	M.A Architecture and Real Estate...GRE320TOEFL80PTE68₹15.22L/Yr $17,693 Course duration: 3 years 2+ More Programs	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 114 by THE in 2024 Ranked 218 by QS in 2025
#14	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.21L/Yr ($32,800/Yr)Living: ₹9.7L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	M.S International Agriculture an...₹28.73L/Yr $33,400 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(2 Users)
#15	University of Rochester, Rochester New York, Usa35.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.77L/Yr ($56,700/Yr)Living: ₹9.03L/Yr ($10,494/Yr)Admission	M.S Human Development - Research₹48.77L/Yr $56,700 Course duration: 1 year 4+ More Programs	Ranked 133 by THE in 2024 Ranked 236 by QS in 2025
#16	University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa55%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.77L/Yr ($41,586/Yr)Living: ₹11.52L/Yr ($13,397/Yr)Admission	M.S Applied Developmental Psycho...TOEFL90₹35.14L/Yr $40,848 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 145 by THE in 2024 Ranked 275 by QS in 2025
#17	University of Virginia, Charlottesville Virginia, Usa30%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.78L/Yr ($33,452/Yr)Living: ₹11.99L/Yr ($13,940/Yr)Admission	M.Ed Educational Psychology - Ap...TOEFL90PTE54₹28.78L/Yr $33,452 Course duration: 1 year Programs	7.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 166 by THE in 2024 Ranked 297 by QS in 2025
#18	Tufts University, Medford Massachusetts, Usa14.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.62L/Yr ($54,196/Yr)Living: ₹14.43L/Yr ($16,778/Yr)Admission	M.S Pharmacology and Drug Develo...₹46.62L/Yr $54,196 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 191 by THE in 2024 Ranked 344 by QS in 2025
#19	Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.45L/Yr ($26,098/Yr)Living: ₹9.32L/Yr ($10,830/Yr)Admission	M.S Education - Learning and Dev...₹22.45L/Yr $26,098 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 198 by THE in 2024 Ranked 355 by QS in 2025
#20	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.96L/Yr ($15,072/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	M.Ed Learning, Cognition and Dev...TOEFL83PTE68₹12.96L/Yr $15,072 Course duration: 5 years 1 More Program	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 328 by QS in 2025
#21	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.86L/Yr ($31,227/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	M.S Human Development and Social...GRE309TOEFL80₹27.7L/Yr $32,202 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 531 by QS in 2025
#22	Boston College, Chestnut Hill Massachusetts, Usa31.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.84L/Yr ($23,070/Yr)Living: ₹12.16L/Yr ($14,142/Yr)Admission	M.A Applied Developmental and Ed...GRE310IELTS7.5PTE68₹19.84L/Yr $23,070 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 631 by QS in 2025
#23	North Carolina State University, Raleigh North Carolina, Usa48%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.54L/Yr ($32,018/Yr)Living: ₹9.18L/Yr ($10,670/Yr)Admission	M.Ed College Counseling and Stud...TOEFL80₹27.54L/Yr $32,018 Course duration: 3 years 1 More Program	9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 311 by QS in 2025
#24	Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.24L/Yr ($20,043/Yr)Living: ₹9L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	M.S Global Merchandising and Pro...IELTS6.5PTE55₹17.24L/Yr $20,043 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 573 by QS in 2025
#25	Brandeis University, Waltham Massachusetts, Usa33.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.55L/Yr ($58,766/Yr)Living: ₹12.82L/Yr ($14,906/Yr)Admission	M.A Sustainable International De...TOEFL100PTE68₹50.55L/Yr $58,766 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 721 by QS in 2025
#26	University of Georgia, Athens Georgia, Usa52.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22L/Yr ($25,578/Yr)Living: ₹8.65L/Yr ($10,060/Yr)Admission	M.Ed Learning, Leadership, and O...GRE297TOEFL80₹22L/Yr $25,578 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 587 by QS in 2025
#27	University of Colorado, Denver Colorado, Usa65%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.21L/Yr ($18,842/Yr)Living: ₹9.98L/Yr ($11,601/Yr)Admission	M.A Education and Human Developm...Duolingo105TOEFL79PTE58₹16.21L/Yr $18,842 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 761 by QS in 2025
#28	University of Connecticut, Storrs Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.6L/Yr ($43,716/Yr)Living: ₹10.76L/Yr ($12,514/Yr)Admission	M.S Molecular and Cell Biology -...TOEFL79PTE53₹37.6L/Yr $43,716 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 565 by QS in 2025
#29	George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.97L/Yr ($30,189/Yr)Living: ₹11.29L/Yr ($13,120/Yr)Admission	M.S Organization Development and...GRE309IELTS6.5PTE59₹39.46L/Yr $45,878 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#30	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.9L/Yr ($32,436/Yr)Living: ₹13.21L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission	M.S Library and Information Scie...IELTS6.5₹27.9L/Yr $32,436 Course duration: 1 year 2+ More Programs	5.3/10(3 Users)
#31	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.44L/Yr ($29,576/Yr)Living: ₹9.98L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission	M.S Biological Sciences - Cell, ...₹25.44L/Yr $29,576 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#32	University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Arkansas, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.38L/Yr ($28,348/Yr)Living: ₹9.21L/Yr ($10,704/Yr)Admission	M.Ed Human Resource and Workforc...TOEFL79PTE58₹24.38L/Yr $28,348 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#33	American University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa35%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.15L/Yr ($55,980/Yr)Living: ₹13.68L/Yr ($15,898/Yr)Admission	M.S Development ManagementTOEFL80PTE53₹48.15L/Yr $55,980 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.5/10(1 User)
#34	Montana State University, Bozeman Montana, Usa82.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.37L/Yr ($19,026/Yr)Living: ₹7.96L/Yr ($9,250/Yr)Admission	M.S Health & Human DevelopmentIELTS5.5PTE48₹16.37L/Yr $19,026 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 801 by THE in 2024 Ranked 303 by US News in 2024
#35	Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.34L/Yr ($30,617/Yr)Living: ₹7.65L/Yr ($8,898/Yr)Admission	M.Ed Workforce Education and Dev...IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.34L/Yr $30,617 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#36	Texas State University, San Marcos Texas, Usa71.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.15L/Yr ($32,720/Yr)Living: ₹8.16L/Yr ($9,490/Yr)Admission	M.A Developmental EducationIELTS6.5PTE52₹28.15L/Yr $32,720 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#37	University of South Dakota, Vermillion South Dakota, Usa88.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.43L/Yr ($14,449/Yr)Living: ₹6.91L/Yr ($8,030/Yr)Admission	M.A Human Development and Educat...IELTS6.0PTE53₹12.43L/Yr $14,449 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#38	Adelphi University, Garden City New York, Usa70.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹40.31L/Yr ($46,860/Yr)Living: ₹13.01L/Yr ($15,120/Yr)Admission	M.S Infant Mental Health-Develop...₹40.31L/Yr $46,860 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#39	University of Missouri, Columbia Missouri, Usa	Tuition: ₹20.55L/Yr ($23,894/Yr)Living: ₹9.18L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.S Human Development and Family...IELTS6.5PTE59₹20.55L/Yr $23,894 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 641 by QS in 2025 Ranked 124 by US News in 2024
#40	Wayne State University, Detroit Michigan, Usa81.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹4.8L/Yr ($5,580/Yr)Living: ₹8.69L/Yr ($10,102/Yr)Admission	Master of Library and Informatio...GRE294TOEFL79PTE58₹4.8L/Yr $5,580 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 791 by QS in 2025 Ranked 201 by US News in 2024
#41	Kansas State University, Manhattan Kansas, Usa94.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹9.9L/Yr ($11,508/Yr)Living: ₹2.43L/Yr ($2,830/Yr)Admission	M.S Community DevelopmentTOEFL79PTE58₹9.9L/Yr $11,508 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 851 by QS in 2025 Ranked 170 by US News in 2024
#42	Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond Virginia, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.14L/Yr ($29,227/Yr)Living: ₹9.9L/Yr ($11,506/Yr)Admission	M.Ed Counselor Education (Concen...IELTS7PTE65₹23.98L/Yr $27,880 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 851 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#43	Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge Louisiana, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.67L/Yr ($58,904/Yr)Living: ₹10.11L/Yr ($11,750/Yr)Admission	M.S Library and Information Scie...TOEFL79PTE59₹50.67L/Yr $58,904 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 901 by QS in 2025 Ranked 185 by US News in 2024
#44	University of Denver, Denver Colorado, Usa53.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹43.52L/Yr ($50,592/Yr)Living: ₹10.85L/Yr ($12,612/Yr)Admission	M.A International Development₹43.52L/Yr $50,592 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025 Ranked 124 by US News in 2024
#45	Clark University, Worcester Massachusetts, Usa54.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.33L/Yr ($62,000/Yr)Living: ₹7.62L/Yr ($8,860/Yr)Admission	M.A Community Development and Pl...GRE298IELTS6.5PTE53₹53.33L/Yr $62,000 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.3/10(1 User)
#46	University of Massachusetts, Boston Massachusetts, Usa69.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.38L/Yr ($36,485/Yr)Living: ₹16.16L/Yr ($18,790/Yr)Admission	M.S Urban Planning and Community...TOEFL79PTE53₹31.38L/Yr $36,485 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 216 by US News in 2024
#47	University of Vermont, Burlington Vermont, Usa67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.39L/Yr ($51,600/Yr)Living: ₹10.34L/Yr ($12,022/Yr)Admission	M.S Community Development and Ap...₹44.39L/Yr $51,600 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#48	Loyola University, Chicago Illinois, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.66L/Yr ($30,990/Yr)Living: ₹12.11L/Yr ($14,080/Yr)Admission	L.L.M Rule of Law for Developmen...IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.66L/Yr $30,990 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#49	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.37L/Yr ($22,522/Yr)Living: ₹9.39L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	M.S Digital Sciences (Digital Sy...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE50₹19.37L/Yr $22,522 Course duration: 1 year Programs	3.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#50	University of Louisville, Louisville Kentucky, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.71L/Yr ($17,100/Yr)Living: ₹7.2L/Yr ($8,374/Yr)Admission	M.Ed Counseling and Human Develo...₹14.71L/Yr $17,100 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 195 by US News in 2024