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

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#1	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
#2	University of Texas, Austin Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.91L/Yr ($23,149/Yr)Living: ₹10.57L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission	M.A Human Development and Family...GRE312IELTS6.5₹19.91L/Yr $23,149 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 52 by THE in 2024 Ranked 66 by QS in 2025
#3	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
#4	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
Partner Colleges 6.3 Best In Placement Hofstra University Hempstead, New York ₹67.37L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 8.2 Best In Academic Niagara University Niagara University, New York ₹14.19L 1st Year Fees M.S Finance Apply Now 4.3 Best In Academic California State University Fresno Fresno, California ₹13.84L 1st Year Fees B.S Agricultural Education - Teacher Preparation Apply Now Andrews University Berrien Springs, Michigan ₹24.32L 1st Year Fees B.S Physics Education Apply Now UMass Lowell Lowell, Massachusetts ₹28.24L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 6.1 Best In Academic University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut ₹11.23L 1st Year Fees M.S Analytics and Systems Apply Now 7.7 Best In Academic Illinois State University Normal, Illinois ₹23.72L 1st Year Fees B.S Agribusiness Apply Now 8.8 Best In Social Life University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona ₹17.36L 1st Year Fees B.S Neuroscience & Cognitive Science: Language & Communication Science Emphasis Apply Now 6.6 Best In Academic San Jose State University San Jose, California ₹18.52L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now Webster University Webster Groves, Missouri ₹25.5L 1st Year Fees B.S Business Administration Apply Now
#5	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.69L/Yr ($29,864/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	M.A Applied Developmental Psycho...TOEFL79PTE59₹25.69L/Yr $29,864 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	5.5/10(4 Users)
#6	Vanderbilt University, Nashville Tennessee, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹57.16L/Yr ($66,450/Yr)Living: ₹9.93L/Yr ($11,540/Yr)Admission	M.A Economic DevelopmentGRE311TOEFL100PTE70₹57.16L/Yr $66,450 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 92 by THE in 2024 Ranked 248 by QS in 2025
#7	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 1 More Program	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 114 by THE in 2024 Ranked 218 by QS in 2025
#8	University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa55%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.41L/Yr ($42,324/Yr)Living: ₹11.52L/Yr ($13,397/Yr)Admission	M.A Library and Information Scie...TOEFL90₹36.41L/Yr $42,324 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 145 by THE in 2024 Ranked 275 by QS in 2025
#9	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.02L/Yr ($30,252/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	M.A Software DevelopmentGRE309TOEFL80₹26.02L/Yr $30,252 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 531 by QS in 2025
#10	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

#11	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
#12	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
#13	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.A International Affairs - Natu...TOEFL80PTE53₹48.15L/Yr $55,980 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.5/10(1 User)
#14	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
#15	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
#16	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
#17	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)
#18	University of Montana, Missoula Montana, Usa92.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.15L/Yr ($33,892/Yr)Living: ₹7.89L/Yr ($9,178/Yr)Admission	M.A Global Youth DevelopmentIELTS6.0PTE41₹29.15L/Yr $33,892 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 361 by US News in 2024
#19	California State University, Long Beach California, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.29L/Yr ($15,446/Yr)Living: ₹10.74L/Yr ($12,484/Yr)Admission	M.A Kinesiology - Coaching and S...IELTS6.5PTE46₹13.29L/Yr $15,446 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 105 by US News in 2024 Ranked 272 by FORBES in 2019
#20	Chapman University, Orange California, Usa54%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.45L/Yr ($22,612/Yr)Living: ₹12.83L/Yr ($14,910/Yr)Admission	M.A Leadership DevelopmentGRE303IELTS6.5PTE53₹19.45L/Yr $22,612 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1644 by CWUR in 2022
#21	DePaul University, Chicago Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.62L/Yr ($19,318/Yr)Living: ₹11.87L/Yr ($13,797/Yr)Admission	M.A Sustainable Urban Developmen...Duolingo115IELTS6.5PTE53₹16.62L/Yr $19,318 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.2/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1507 by CWUR in 2022
#22	North Dakota State University, Fargo North Dakota, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.49L/Yr ($14,522/Yr)Living: ₹7.39L/Yr ($8,586/Yr)Admission	M.A Community DevelopmentTOEFL79PTE50₹12.49L/Yr $14,522 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 906 by CWUR in 2022
#23	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Winona Minnesota, Usa79.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.16L/Yr ($15,300/Yr)Living: ₹7.64L/Yr ($8,880/Yr)Admission	M.A Philanthropy and DevelopmentIELTS6.0PTE52₹13.16L/Yr $15,300 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 296 by US News in 2024 Ranked 446 by FORBES in 2019
#24	Marymount University, Arlington Virginia, Usa90.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.06L/Yr ($30,300/Yr)Living: ₹11.01L/Yr ($12,805/Yr)Admission	M.A Human Resource Management - ...IELTS6.0PTE54₹26.06L/Yr $30,300 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 320 by US News in 2024
#25	Kean University, Union New Jersey, Usa74.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.92L/Yr ($21,996/Yr)Living: ₹11.62L/Yr ($13,513/Yr)Admission	M.A Special Education - Autism a...₹18.92L/Yr $21,996 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 320 by US News in 2024
#26	University of Findlay, Findlay Ohio, Usa97%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹7.66L/Yr ($8,910/Yr)Living: ₹8.36L/Yr ($9,720/Yr)Admission	M.A Education - Human Resource D...TOEFL79PTE50₹7.66L/Yr $8,910 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#27	University of Akron, Akron Ohio, Usa96%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.38L/Yr ($30,672/Yr)Living: ₹10.58L/Yr ($12,296/Yr)Admission	M.A Child and Family DevelopmentIELTS6.0PTE48₹26.38L/Yr $30,672 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 361 by US News in 2024 Ranked 878 by CWUR in 2022
#28	Dallas Baptist University, Dallas Texas, Usa41.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.68L/Yr ($22,878/Yr)Living: ₹6.66L/Yr ($7,740/Yr)Admission	M.A Professional DevelopmentIELTS6.0PTE53₹19.68L/Yr $22,878 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 376 by US News in 2024
#29	Roosevelt University, Chicago Illinois, Usa72.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.34L/Yr ($20,153/Yr)Living: ₹11.12L/Yr ($12,927/Yr)Admission	M.A Library Information and Tech...₹17.34L/Yr $20,153 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 390 by US News in 2024
#30	University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul Minnesota, Usa84%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.7L/Yr ($24,060/Yr)Living: ₹8.65L/Yr ($10,054/Yr)Admission	M.A Special Education - Developm...IELTS6.5PTE53₹20.7L/Yr $24,060 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 198 by FORBES in 2019
#31	Webster University, Webster Groves Missouri, Usa46.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹9.03L/Yr ($10,500/Yr)Living: ₹9.51L/Yr ($11,050/Yr)Admission	M.A Human Resources DevelopmentIELTS6.5PTE53₹9.03L/Yr $10,500 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 506 by FORBES in 2019
#32	Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah Georgia, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.45L/Yr ($40,050/Yr)Living: ₹12.25L/Yr ($14,244/Yr)Admission	M.A Interactive design and game ...IELTS6.5PTE58₹34.45L/Yr $40,050 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.5/10(2 Users)
#33	University of Illinois, Springfield Illinois, Usa	Tuition: ₹9.38L/Yr ($10,908/Yr)Living: ₹8.4L/Yr ($9,760/Yr)Admission	M.A Human Development Counseling...TOEFL79PTE65₹9.38L/Yr $10,908 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	--

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

Found 33 universities

Northwestern University, Evanston

University of Texas, Austin

University of California, Santa Barbara

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis

Vanderbilt University, Nashville

University of Maryland, College Park

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh

University of Utah, Salt Lake City

Boston College, Chestnut Hill

Brandeis University, Waltham

University of Colorado, Denver

American University, Washington

Texas State University, San Marcos

University of South Dakota, Vermillion

University of Denver, Denver

Clark University, Worcester

University of Montana, Missoula

California State University, Long Beach

Chapman University, Orange

DePaul University, Chicago

North Dakota State University, Fargo

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Winona

Marymount University, Arlington

Kean University, Union

University of Findlay, Findlay

University of Akron, Akron

Dallas Baptist University, Dallas

Roosevelt University, Chicago

University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul

Webster University, Webster Groves

Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah

University of Illinois, Springfield

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