Best M.S in Development Studies Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	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
#2	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 Programs	8.3/10(9 Users)
#3	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)
#4	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
Partner Colleges 9.1 Best In Faculty University of Alabama Birmingham, Alabama ₹33.01L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now 7.3 Best In Academic California State University Bakersfield, California ₹14.46L 1st Year Fees B.A/B.S Pre-Engineering Apply Now 8.3 Best In Placement University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas ₹24.42L 1st Year Fees B.S Finance Apply Now University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut ₹36.65L 1st Year Fees B.S Forensic Science Apply Now 7.0 Best In Infrastructure University of North Texas Denton, Texas ₹27.93L 1st Year Fees M.S Business Analytics Apply Now Murray State University Murray, Kentucky ₹12.32L 1st Year Fees B.S Engineering Physics Apply Now Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Illinois ₹25.81L 1st Year Fees M.S Civil and Environmental Engineering Apply Now 8.3 Best In Academic Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, Michigan ₹17.55L 1st Year Fees B.B.A Finance Apply Now 8.3 Best In Social Life University of New Hampshire Durham, New Hampshire ₹23.92L 1st Year Fees M.A Justice Studies Apply Now 6.1 Best In Academic University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut ₹11.23L 1st Year Fees M.S Analytics and Systems Apply Now
#5	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 1 More Program	8.0/10(7 Users)
#6	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.73L/Yr ($33,400/Yr)Living: ₹9.7L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	M.S International Agriculture an...₹28.73L/Yr $33,400 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)
#7	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
#8	University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa55%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.14L/Yr ($40,848/Yr)Living: ₹11.52L/Yr ($13,397/Yr)Admission	M.S Applied Developmental Psycho...TOEFL90₹35.14L/Yr $40,848 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 145 by THE in 2024 Ranked 275 by QS in 2025
#9	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
#10	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

#11	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.S Cell and Developmental Biolo...TOEFL83PTE68₹12.96L/Yr $15,072 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 328 by QS in 2025
#12	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.7L/Yr ($32,202/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 Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 531 by QS in 2025
#13	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.S Lifespan Developmental Psych...GRE309TOEFL80₹27.54L/Yr $32,018 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 311 by QS in 2025
#14	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
#15	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
#16	George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.46L/Yr ($45,878/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 Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#17	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)
#18	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
#19	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 1 More Program	8.5/10(1 User)
#20	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
#21	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
#22	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
#23	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
#24	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
#25	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
#26	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
#27	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
#28	Brigham Young University, Provo Utah, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.92L/Yr ($15,020/Yr)Living: ₹6.48L/Yr ($7,530/Yr)Admission	M.S Physiology and Developmental...TOEFL80PTE53₹12.92L/Yr $15,020 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#29	San Diego State University, San Diego California, Usa34.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹8.26L/Yr ($9,608/Yr)Admission	M.S Child and Family DevelopmentGRE300TOEFL80PTE58₹8.26L/Yr $9,608 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 105 by US News in 2024
#30	University of South Alabama, Mobile Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.15L/Yr ($28,080/Yr)Living: ₹6.44L/Yr ($7,490/Yr)Admission	M.S Instructional Design and Dev...TOEFL71PTE48₹24.15L/Yr $28,080 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 382 by US News in 2024
#31	University of San Francisco, San Francisco California, Usa71.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.55L/Yr ($33,195/Yr)Living: ₹12.33L/Yr ($14,330/Yr)Admission	M.S International & Development ...IELTS6.5PTE61₹24.08L/Yr $27,990 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#32	Illinois State University, Normal Illinois, Usa88.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.54L/Yr ($18,064/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,850/Yr)Admission	M.S Information Systems - System...IELTS6.5PTE56₹15.54L/Yr $18,064 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	7.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 209 by US News in 2024
#33	Pepperdine University, Malibu California, Usa38.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.84L/Yr ($30,040/Yr)Living: ₹12.79L/Yr ($14,870/Yr)Admission	M.S Organization DevelopmentIELTS6.5PTE54₹25.84L/Yr $30,040 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 76 by US News in 2024 Ranked 928 by CWUR in 2022
#34	Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa64.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹40.77L/Yr ($47,400/Yr)Living: ₹11.19L/Yr ($13,005/Yr)Admission	M.S Cell and Developmental Biolo...₹40.77L/Yr $47,400 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 142 by US News in 2024 Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022
#35	Simmons University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa63.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.16L/Yr ($36,225/Yr)Admission	M.S Library and Information Scie...IELTS6.5PTE60₹26.32L/Yr $30,600 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	6.2/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by US News in 2024 Ranked 350 by FORBES in 2019
#36	St. John's University, Jamaica New York, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.17L/Yr ($17,640/Yr)Living: ₹14.31L/Yr ($16,640/Yr)Admission	M.S Library and Information Scie...TOEFL79PTE46₹15.17L/Yr $17,640 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 163 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1684 by CWUR in 2022
#37	University of North Carolina, Wilmington North Carolina, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.06L/Yr ($22,153/Yr)Living: ₹9.02L/Yr ($10,490/Yr)Admission	M.S Clinical Research & Product ...IELTS7PTE54₹19.06L/Yr $22,153 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1615 by CWUR in 2022
#38	Pace University, New York City New York, Usa84%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.64L/Yr ($42,600/Yr)Living: ₹10.18L/Yr ($11,835/Yr)Admission	M.S Software Development and Eng...IELTS6.5PTE54₹36.64L/Yr $42,600 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 400 by FORBES in 2019
#39	Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne Florida, Usa61.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.03L/Yr ($37,230/Yr)Living: ₹11.71L/Yr ($13,610/Yr)Admission	M.S Aviation - Airport Developme...Duolingo100TOEFL79PTE58₹32.03L/Yr $37,230 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 269 by US News in 2024 Ranked 978 by CWUR in 2022
#40	Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania, Usa75.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.64L/Yr ($14,700/Yr)Living: ₹12.28L/Yr ($14,270/Yr)Admission	M.S Educational Development and ...IELTS5.5PTE42₹12.64L/Yr $14,700 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#41	University of Houston - Clear Lake, Houston Texas, Usa45%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.41L/Yr ($19,082/Yr)Living: ₹8.37L/Yr ($9,732/Yr)Admission	M.S Software Engineering with a ...Duolingo105IELTS6PTE53₹16.41L/Yr $19,082 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 304 by US News in 2024
#42	Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green Kentucky, Usa94%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.62L/Yr ($19,316/Yr)Living: ₹7.18L/Yr ($8,350/Yr)Admission	M.S Library Media EducationIELTS6.5PTE41₹16.62L/Yr $19,316 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 361 by US News in 2024 Ranked 600 by FORBES in 2019
#43	Wright State University, Dayton Ohio, Usa95%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.89L/Yr ($24,286/Yr)Living: ₹3.81L/Yr ($4,434/Yr)Admission	M.S Leadership Development₹20.89L/Yr $24,286 Course duration: 1 year Programs	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 395 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1135 by CWUR in 2022
#44	Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View Texas, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.98L/Yr ($17,417/Yr)Living: ₹7.23L/Yr ($8,402/Yr)Admission	M.S Community Development₹14.98L/Yr $17,417 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 395 by US News in 2024
#45	Queens College, Queens New York, Usa	Tuition: ₹22.35L/Yr ($25,985/Yr)Living: ₹12.36L/Yr ($14,370/Yr)Admission	M.S Library Media SpecialistIELTS6PTE53₹22.35L/Yr $25,985 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	5.3/10(1 User)Ranked 1512 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 274 by FORBES in 2019
#46	Towson University, Towson Maryland, Usa73.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.8L/Yr ($17,200/Yr)Living: ₹10.48L/Yr ($12,184/Yr)Admission	M.S Human Resource Development P...IELTS6.5PTE57₹14.8L/Yr $17,200 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1778 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 320 by FORBES in 2019
#47	College of Staten Island, Staten Island New York, Usa100%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.85L/Yr ($14,940/Yr)Living: ₹15.35L/Yr ($17,850/Yr)Admission	M.S Neuroscience and Development...TOEFL79PTE53₹12.85L/Yr $14,940 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1876 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 551 by FORBES in 2019
#48	Marist College, Poughkeepsie New York, Usa42%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.45L/Yr ($26,100/Yr)Living: ₹12.99L/Yr ($15,100/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer Science - Software ...IELTS6.5PTE58₹22.45L/Yr $26,100 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 189 by FORBES in 2019
#49	Pratt Institute, Brooklyn New York, Usa57.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.94L/Yr ($28,998/Yr)Living: ₹10.34L/Yr ($12,020/Yr)Admission	M.S Library and Information Scie...IELTS6.5PTE53₹24.94L/Yr $28,998 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 328 by FORBES in 2019
#50	Iona College, New Rochelle New York, Usa91.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.67L/Yr ($35,650/Yr)Living: ₹12.76L/Yr ($14,832/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer Science - Game Deve...IELTS6.5₹30.67L/Yr $35,650 Course duration: 1 year Programs	7.5/10(1 User)Ranked 390 by FORBES in 2019