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#51University of San Francisco logo

University of San Francisco, San Francisco

California, Usa71.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.72L/Yr ($26,435/Yr)Living₹12.32L/Yr ($14,330/Yr)Admission M.A Migration StudiesIELTS6.5PTE53₹22.72L/Yr
$26,435
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#52Humboldt State University logo

Humboldt State University, Arcata

California, Usa77.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹7.67L/Yr ($8,924/Yr)Living₹11.19L/Yr ($13,016/Yr)Admission M.A Social Science - Environment...IELTS6.5PTE54₹7.67L/Yr
$8,924
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025Ranked 623 by FORBES in 2019
#53University of Central Oklahoma logo

University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond

Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.98L/Yr ($15,100/Yr)Living₹6.85L/Yr ($7,970/Yr)Admission M.A Criminal Justice Management ...TOEFL79PTE42₹12.98L/Yr
$15,100
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#54California State University logo

California State University, Los Angeles

California, Usa46%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.72L/Yr ($18,296/Yr)Living₹11.48L/Yr ($13,356/Yr)Admission M.A Child DevelopmentTOEFL80PTE53₹15.72L/Yr
$18,296
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
5.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025Ranked 1629 by CWUR in 2022
#55California State University logo

California State University, Long Beach

California, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹13.27L/Yr ($15,446/Yr)Living₹10.73L/Yr ($12,484/Yr)Admission M.A Applied SociologyIELTS6.5PTE46₹13.27L/Yr
$15,446
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
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#56Stockton University logo

Stockton University, Galloway

New Jersey, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.75L/Yr ($28,800/Yr)Living₹4.7L/Yr ($5,468/Yr)Admission M.A Criminal Justice - Administr...₹24.75L/Yr
$28,800
Course duration: 2 years
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8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 159 by US News in 2024Ranked 443 by FORBES in 2019
#57UMass Lowell logo

UMass Lowell, Lowell

Massachusetts, Usa56.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.52L/Yr ($26,199/Yr)Living₹10.74L/Yr ($12,496/Yr)Admission M.A Criminal Justice and Crimino...₹22.52L/Yr
$26,199
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 159 by US News in 2024Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022
#58St. John's University logo

St. John's University, Jamaica

New York, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.16L/Yr ($17,640/Yr)Living₹14.3L/Yr ($16,640/Yr)Admission M.A Criminology and JusticeTOEFL79PTE46₹15.16L/Yr
$17,640
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 163 by US News in 2024Ranked 1684 by CWUR in 2022
#59California State University logo

California State University, San Bernardino

California, Usa64.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.5L/Yr ($21,532/Yr)Living₹11.36L/Yr ($13,221/Yr)Admission M.A Social Sciences and Globaliz...IELTS6PTE64₹18.5L/Yr
$21,532
Course duration: 2 years
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7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 170 by US News in 2024Ranked 500 by FORBES in 2019
#60Hofstra University logo

Hofstra University, Hempstead

New York, Usa62.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹80.96L/Yr ($94,200/Yr)Living₹12.25L/Yr ($14,250/Yr)Admission M.A Social Studies Education₹80.96L/Yr
$94,200
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.3/10(1 User)
#61University of North Carolina logo

University of North Carolina, Wilmington

North Carolina, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.04L/Yr ($22,153/Yr)Living₹9.02L/Yr ($10,490/Yr)Admission M.A Sociology and CriminologyIELTS7PTE54₹19.04L/Yr
$22,153
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.3/10(1 User)
#62Ball State University logo

Ball State University, Muncie

Indiana, Usa62.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.39L/Yr ($22,568/Yr)Living₹8.62L/Yr ($10,034/Yr)Admission M.A Applied GerontologyIELTS6.5PTE53₹19.39L/Yr
$22,568
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 216 by US News in 2024Ranked 1470 by CWUR in 2022
#63Biola University logo

Biola University, La Mirada

California, Usa64.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.32L/Yr ($18,990/Yr)Living₹9.43L/Yr ($10,972/Yr)Admission M.A Science and ReligionIELTS7PTE58₹16.32L/Yr
$18,990
Course duration: 2 years
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9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 236 by US News in 2024Ranked 293 by FORBES in 2019
#64Sam Houston State University logo

Sam Houston State University, Huntsville

Texas, Usa72%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.27L/Yr ($20,098/Yr)Living₹7.89L/Yr ($9,178/Yr)Admission M.A Criminal Justice and Crimino...₹17.27L/Yr
$20,098
Course duration: 1 year
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9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 249 by US News in 2024Ranked 1981 by CWUR in 2022
#65University of Maine logo

University of Maine, Orono

Maine, Usa89.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.67L/Yr ($27,544/Yr)Living₹8.71L/Yr ($10,136/Yr)Admission M.A HorticultureIELTS6.0PTE53₹23.67L/Yr
$27,544
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 249 by US News in 2024Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#66Southern Illinois University logo

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Illinois, Usa80.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.78L/Yr ($30,000/Yr)Living₹9.13L/Yr ($10,622/Yr)Admission M.A Criminology and Criminal Jus...IELTS6.5PTE54₹25.78L/Yr
$30,000
Course duration: 2 years
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#67Oklahoma City University logo

Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City

Oklahoma, Usa70.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹7.73L/Yr ($9,000/Yr)Living₹7.41L/Yr ($8,624/Yr)Admission M.A CriminologyTOEFL79PTE53₹7.73L/Yr
$9,000
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 280 by US News in 2024Ranked 477 by FORBES in 2019
#68Saint Mary's University of Minnesota logo

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Winona

Minnesota, Usa79.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹13.28L/Yr ($15,450/Yr)Living₹7.63L/Yr ($8,880/Yr)Admission M.A Human DevelopmentIELTS6.0PTE52₹13.28L/Yr
$15,450
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
Ranked 296 by US News in 2024Ranked 446 by FORBES in 2019
#69University of Houston - Clear Lake logo

University of Houston - Clear Lake, Houston

Texas, Usa45%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.4L/Yr ($19,082/Yr)Living₹8.36L/Yr ($9,732/Yr)Admission M.A CriminologyDuolingo105IELTS6PTE53₹16.4L/Yr
$19,082
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 304 by US News in 2024
#70Indiana University of Pennsylvania logo

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana

Pennsylvania, Usa92%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.96L/Yr ($23,220/Yr)Living₹10.59L/Yr ($12,328/Yr)Admission M.A Criminology₹19.96L/Yr
$23,220
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 320 by US News in 2024Ranked 617 by FORBES in 2019
#71East Tennessee State University logo

East Tennessee State University, Johnson City

Tennessee, Usa79.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.72L/Yr ($27,603/Yr)Living₹6.83L/Yr ($7,952/Yr)Admission M.A Criminal Justice and Crimino...IELTS5.5PTE43₹23.72L/Yr
$27,603
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 320 by US News in 2024Ranked 1762 by CWUR in 2022
#72University of Northern Colorado logo

University of Northern Colorado, Greeley

Colorado, Usa90.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.34L/Yr ($22,500/Yr)Living₹9.44L/Yr ($10,980/Yr)Admission M.A Criminology and Criminal Jus...IELTS6.5PTE40₹19.34L/Yr
$22,500
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 352 by US News in 2024Ranked 534 by FORBES in 2019
#73Western Kentucky University logo

Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green

Kentucky, Usa94%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.6L/Yr ($19,316/Yr)Living₹7.18L/Yr ($8,350/Yr)Admission M.A SociologyIELTS6.5PTE41₹16.6L/Yr
$19,316
Course duration: 2 years
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9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 361 by US News in 2024Ranked 600 by FORBES in 2019
#74Eastern Michigan University logo

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti

Michigan, Usa72.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.49L/Yr ($27,336/Yr)Living₹8.47L/Yr ($9,854/Yr)Admission M.A Criminology and Criminal Jus...TOEFL79PTE58₹23.49L/Yr
$27,336
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 376 by US News in 2024
#75University of Bridgeport logo

University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport

Connecticut, Usa57.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.07L/Yr ($14,040/Yr)Living₹11.68L/Yr ($13,590/Yr)Admission M.A Criminal Justice and Human S...Duolingo95TOEFL80PTE58₹12.07L/Yr
$14,040
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 389 by US News in 2024
#76University of Arkansas logo

University of Arkansas, Little Rock

Arkansas, Usa89.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.47L/Yr ($18,000/Yr)Living₹7.92L/Yr ($9,218/Yr)Admission M.A Rehabilitation of the Blind ...IELTS6.5PTE58₹15.47L/Yr
$18,000
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
Ranked 390 by US News in 2024Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022
#77Idaho State University logo

Idaho State University, Pocatello

Idaho, Usa100%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.23L/Yr ($24,704/Yr)Living₹6.04L/Yr ($7,024/Yr)Admission M.A Sociology, Social Work and C...₹21.23L/Yr
$24,704
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 395 by US News in 2024Ranked 1712 by CWUR in 2022
#78The Graduate Center City University of New York logo

The Graduate Center City University of New York, New York City

New York, Usa
Tuition:  ₹20.88L/Yr ($24,300/Yr)Admission M.A Liberal Studies - Law and So...₹20.88L/Yr
$24,300
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#79University of South Florida logo

University of South Florida, St. Petersburg

Florida, Usa
Tuition:  ₹13.63L/Yr ($15,864/Yr)Living₹9.29L/Yr ($10,808/Yr)Admission M.A SociologyDuolingo105TOEFL79PTE53₹13.63L/Yr
$15,864
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 297 by CWUR in 2022
#80California State University-northridge logo

California State University-northridge, Northridge

California, Usa45.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.51L/Yr ($20,378/Yr)Living₹8.94L/Yr ($10,402/Yr)Admission M.A Special Education - Early Ch...GRE290IELTS6.5PTE58₹17.51L/Yr
$20,378
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 1294 by CWUR in 2022Ranked 474 by FORBES in 2019
#81San Jose State University logo

San Jose State University, San Jose

California, Usa55.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.5L/Yr ($21,528/Yr)Living₹10.86L/Yr ($12,641/Yr)Admission M.A Concentration in Art History...TOEFL80PTE53₹18.5L/Yr
$21,528
Course duration: 2 years
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6.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 1362 by CWUR in 2022Ranked 295 by FORBES in 2019
#82Drew University logo

Drew University, Madison

New Jersey, Usa57.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.56L/Yr ($21,600/Yr)Living₹11.77L/Yr ($13,696/Yr)Admission M.A History and CultureIELTS6.5PTE59₹18.56L/Yr
$21,600
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 1845 by CWUR in 2022Ranked 356 by FORBES in 2019
#83Rhode Island School of Design logo

Rhode Island School of Design, Providence

Rhode Island, Usa31%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹48.5L/Yr ($56,435/Yr)Living₹11.22L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission M.A Nature-Culture-Sustainabilit...₹48.5L/Yr
$56,435
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.2/10(1 User)Ranked 112 by FORBES in 2019
#84University of St. Thomas logo

University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul

Minnesota, Usa84%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹20.68L/Yr ($24,060/Yr)Living₹8.64L/Yr ($10,054/Yr)Admission M.A Social Studies EducationIELTS6.5PTE53₹20.68L/Yr
$24,060
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 198 by FORBES in 2019
#85California State University - Stanislaus logo

California State University - Stanislaus, Turlock

California, Usa70.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹13.44L/Yr ($15,638/Yr)Living₹8.39L/Yr ($9,766/Yr)Admission M.A Child DevelopmentIELTS6.5PTE54₹13.44L/Yr
$15,638
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 434 by FORBES in 2019
#86Minnesota State University Mankato logo

Minnesota State University Mankato, Mankato

Minnesota, Usa66.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹6.15L/Yr ($7,158/Yr)Living₹7.82L/Yr ($9,096/Yr)Admission M.A Sociology, College TeachingIELTS5.5PTE47₹6.15L/Yr
$7,158
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 531 by FORBES in 2019
#87University of South Carolina logo

University of South Carolina, Aiken

South Carolina, Usa52%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹59.66L/Yr ($69,424/Yr)Living₹6.52L/Yr ($7,592/Yr)Admission M.A Criminology and Criminal Jus...IELTS6.5PTE53₹59.66L/Yr
$69,424
Course duration: 2 years
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#88California University of Pennsylvania logo

California University of Pennsylvania, California

Pennsylvania, Usa96.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.96L/Yr ($23,220/Yr)Living₹8.74L/Yr ($10,166/Yr)Admission M.A Applied Criminology₹19.96L/Yr
$23,220
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.3/10(1 User)
#89American Public University logo

American Public University, Charles Town

West Virginia, Usa100%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹9.02L/Yr ($10,500/Yr)Living₹6.15L/Yr ($7,152/Yr)Admission M.A Criminal Justice-Capstone Op...₹9.02L/Yr
$10,500
Course duration: 2 years
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#90Colorado Mesa University logo

Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction

Colorado, Usa82.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹20.11L/Yr ($23,400/Yr)Living₹9.23L/Yr ($10,735/Yr)Admission M.A Education - Social Sciences₹20.11L/Yr
$23,400
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
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#91Hawaii Pacific University logo

Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu

Hawaii, Usa
Tuition:  ₹16.24L/Yr ($18,900/Yr)Living₹12.21L/Yr ($14,204/Yr)Admission M.A Diplomacy and Military Studi...TOEFL70PTE48₹16.24L/Yr
$18,900
Course duration: 2 years
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#92California Institute of Integral Studies logo

California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco

California, Usa
Tuition:  ₹31.09L/Yr ($36,180/Yr)Admission M.A Asian Philosophies and Cultu...IELTS6.0PTE53₹31.09L/Yr
$36,180
Course duration: 2 years
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#93University of Illinois logo

University of Illinois, Springfield

Illinois, Usa
Tuition:  ₹9.37L/Yr ($10,908/Yr)Living₹8.39L/Yr ($9,760/Yr)Admission M.A Human Development Counseling...TOEFL79PTE65₹9.37L/Yr
$10,908
Course duration: 2 years
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#94Harvard Extension School logo

Harvard Extension School, Cambridge

Massachusetts, Usa
Tuition:  ₹45.08L/Yr ($52,456/Yr)Living₹15.2L/Yr ($17,682/Yr)Admission M.A Liberal Arts - ReligionTOEFL100PTE70₹45.08L/Yr
$52,456
Course duration: 2 years
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