Honest Opinion on MS in USA in 2024 and 2025: Is it worth it? Recession? 

If you're someone with prior-Work ex (2+ Years at least), UCin MEng program is a good low cost option that serves as an entry point to the US job market. But if you're a fresher or with

Data Science and Analytics, both are pretty good courses that give you skills that are in demand currently. However, the competition is also pretty high. You have to ask yourself if you are really passionate about these fields (or pursuing a career in IT) because you need to work hard to find a job and sustain in this market. Whether master's in the USA worth it or not is a very personal question- although US is a great place for tech jobs, it also really depends on the individual and what your goals/expectations are. If you need personal guidance, do reach out to us on- +918125322444

Great courses, but definitely no jobs in these fields for people who just graduate from MS

Yes these are high demand courses however,these are highly complicated courses , so unless you are extremely passionate about these courses, don't go to USA or matter of fact any other country. You don't want to be buried under a huge education loan with almost no jobs. The job market is extremely volatile everywhere. Not sure whats happening around the world

Hi sir, getting a job does not depend entirely on University reputation or ranking. For that matter, ASU and UC Santa Cruz are both pretty well regarded universities- I know a lot of my students working at top MNCs after graduating from these Universities. I would suggest to choose the cheapest option among USC, ASU, and UC Sant Cruz considering the current market.

IUB is a pretty good university and you will have a nice peer group and environment that will help you in skilling up yourself and applying for jobs. Are you going for IT related course? If yes, then currently the market is not great because of reasons beyond our control, but it will get better by the time you graduate from your course in 2026. If you're ready to be focused and build a good profile while pursuing master's, you'll definitely get a job. If you're going for a non-IT field then there's no issues related to jobs.

GWU is located in D.C, which is a good location for jobs, but cost-wise, it will be expensive. Both tuition and living will be more than CU Boulder. So, my pick will definitely be CU Boulder- a strong reputation, better CS rankings, and reasonable costs are the highlights. Hope that's helpful. If you want help with the entire visa process (documentation and Mock interview prep), do get in touch - +918125322444

Thanks for your encouraging words! Yes, low cost yet good quality universities like SJSU will be good bet for Biomedical students. Because of relatively less students pursuing this masters program, there is high chances of getting Assistantship roles on campus- which will offset living expenses. So I would say if you're really interested in the state of California and the opportunities it provides- you can go for it without spending too much (by funding through on-campus jobs). Hope this helps! If you need any help with university shortlisting based on profile and budget, and the entire application process, do get in touch with us- +918125322444

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Location and quality-wise, CSU F and UT A are better than St Louis. Between CSU F and UT A - I'm personally impressed by the UTA's MS IS program because the curriculum seems more oriented towards providing industrial exposure to students. It helps students secure internships across local industries- so that'll be a great added benefit. Although UT A will be slightly expensive, it can give you better ROI. Please talk to current students from both places and make a decision. I've done a video on how to choose between universities; you can check that out as well- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-H9l2-Hj8a3Q.htmlsi=mIwCck7duBfnuDgM Hope this helps!

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Depends on what kind of careers you want to pursue- Business analytics is an over crowded space. Unless you have good prior experience, its hard to find jobs. Electrical Engineering is a growing field , especially in Chip design and Manufacturing. Arizona is a hub for electrical engineering jobs. However, employers value strong domain knowledge and unless you developed it during your masters education, you'll have a tough time getting placed. Hope this helps.

Whether you're a fresher or not what matters most is how skilled you are and can you pass through technical and interviewing rounds of companies. If you're not confident about it, you can pursue job for a couple of years and then go for master's. Corporate experience sometimes will give you relevant skills (at the least you'll understand work culture which will prepare you better). For application guidance - +918125322444

You can still apply for MS courses in your field, but choosing an alternative course like an MBA or PhD or an MS course that is different from your current master's degree will improve your Visa chances. Blindly going for PhD without interest or purpose will negatively impact the time you spend there. If you need personal career guidance, do get in touch - +918125322444

US has a pretty matured job market and has the highest average pay for CS grads. Yes, the market isn't great but in a couple of years time it'll stabilize. Australia's IT industry is also blossoming- might not be great if you're looking for long-term because senior roles are not paid that great compared to the US (or India ). It also depends on some personal preferences as well- If you need guidance, get in touch - +918125322444

Hello Sir, its a very well reputed University although slightly expensive- will cost you around $80,000+ for tuition. Overall cost would be around $100,000. If budget is not a hindrance- you can select this course. The job outcomes reported by the program are also pretty decent (Salaries averaging at $104,000/year).

CU Boulder for the reputation . Location will not be a problem because you can hunt for jobs sitting in any corner of USA.

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Hi sir , I got my visa in US. Going for masters in SMU University in Dallas, TX. Currently having 2.5 yrs of experience as Devops Engineer. Is this right time for me to pursue masters leaving my job

Here's my opinion- Both NEU's and UC Boulder's Engineering Management programs offer similar curriculum with enough flexibility to choose a specialized concentration (Finance, Project Management etc). Both Unis are pretty well reputed across the USA. The advantage of UC Boulder is the cost- The tuition and Living expenses are both pretty low compared to NEU. The cost of education here will be 2/3rd of NEU's, while offering pretty high-quality of education (Strong and experienced faculty). In such a market condition, especially if you're on a budget, choosing a high-quality lower-cost university will give better ROI. NEU's advantage is its location in Boston, surrounded by ample industries. It also offers a CO-OP option. However, considering the heavy competition because of the very large Indian student diaspora in NEU and Boston, the competition to get a CO-OP (internship) is pretty high, and success is uncertain (reports from some of our clients currently studying here). Considering the above factors, my suggestion would be to choose UC Boulder's MEM program. The class size will be small, and competition for on-campus jobs will be less. Since it is the best-ranked university in Colorado, finding summer internship and jobs within the state would be easier.

Thanks a lot for your thoughts. Much appreciated.

Job market is too bad in USA

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As a relatively low-cost university ($30,000 tuition), CSU LB certainly won't put you in too much of a financial burden, considering the job outcomes of an MIS degree. However, to find jobs, you must be very good at what you're learning and doing during your master's program. One of the typical jobs MIS graduates target is that of Data Engineers/Analysts- so you must have skills, certifications, and projects aligned with these job roles to make job hunting easy for you. If you think you're prepared to put in all the effort to skill-up and find jobs, then I think it's worth taking the risk.

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I would choose U Minnesota Data Science program. Its well reputed than GWU and Montclair State, costs you less than GWU- tuition and living. The course is going to be rigorous and will prepare you well for jobs. All the best!

Aren't the admit results supposed to be out in April-may as mentioned in the website? when di you apply and when did you hear back?

Not necessarily. Universities release decisions in multiple phases. In early phases, they release decisions to potential matches- based on their response, they decide how many admits to give in their next phases. It's just a strategy to make sure they have a full classroom of the best among the applicant pool :)

Option 1- Hang on till the market gets better. After that you can do a 1 year professional master's program. Save up whatever you're earning here (minus day to day costs). Option 2- Market will have huge demand for skilled AI/ML professionals in the coming years. So pursue master's in CS and specialize in AI/ML (or build side projects) and then look out for jobs. I would take 2 year programs in this case. Whether you go for master's now or later, its clear that having deep understanding on advanced AI topics such as NLP, Computer Vision etc will give you edge. For help with applications - +918125322444

Financially its not a bad bet. You're finishing your education at a reasonable cost. Since you'll be graduating in Dec 2025. the market will be at a better position- however honing skills in AI/ML and watching on for latest tools will keep you ahead of the curve. Hope this helps

All four Universities are pretty good for Computer Science; however, by doing a Cost to Quality analysis, UMass Amherst and GA Tech stand cheaper than the other two. Between them, I'm slightly inclined towards GA Tech's Computational Science and Engineering course purely because of the reputation of "Ga Tech". However, you must understand the difference between the pure MS CS curriculum and the MS Computational Science (CSE) curriculum. A CSE curriculum is more "computation" focused and mathematically rigorous- ideal for computation-based jobs such as Data Scientist, Financial Analyst, etc. It is highly interdisciplinary and also offers coursework in biomed/biotech, meaning you can apply for IT job roles in BioPharma firms as well if that aligns with your interest. There is a rising demand in this niche. Whereas, MS CS at UMass Amherst prepares you well for diverse fields within the IT industry, such as SDE roles, data scientist/Engineer roles, ML Engineers, cybersecurity roles, etc. If you're aiming for jobs in DS/ML or SDE- Ga Tech and UMass Amherst are both good but Ga Tech will carry a heavier tag on your resume. Hope this helps :)

Thanks a lot sir. Really appreciate your response. My son already has MTech in data science in IITM.. does GAtech computation science still helps or adds to resume. What about Columbia. Does ivy league and NY location really matter in current market. Is the additional cost really worth in current situation

@@BibhashSaha-kb5et Both the MS CSE of Ga Tech and the MS CS of the rest of Unis have a lot of overlap with an MS DS from IIT-M. Coursework-wise, I don't see if he can learn something very different unless he wants to take up niche electives offered by Ga Tech (many areas to specialize in) and the rest of the Unis. UMass also offers CyberSec specialization- if he's interested in exploring the intersection of CybSec and ML/AI, he could do that here. That's a high-growth potential field. As far as the tag of "Ivy League" goes (Columbia), please remember that not all Ivy leagues are good at Computer Science- many non-Ivy leagues (MIT, Stanford, CMU, Ga Teach, UT Austin, UWash, etc) are ranked way better than the Ivy's and hold better reputation for CS/DS. The NYC location will have a slight edge in finding summer internship opportunities, but is that edge worth the 1.5 times price tag? This is a question you should ask yourself. In the current market, I highly recommend spending less.

U mass Amherst MS is very good,once regards US IIT. May be high QS rank,but good program.

​@@BibhashSaha-kb5etI suppose that ur son has a good paying in india right now. So, why does he want to go to usa seeing uncertain job market in usa ?

if I consider UTD it'll cost me around 65-70 lakh loan

Which course at WP Carey ? Business Analytics or MIS? About UTD MS in supply chain management: Although the course is expensive, the significant advantage here is the location. Dallas Fortworth region, Houston, and Austin are heavily industrialized, so finding jobs in the Supply Chain field would not be a big hassle. Depending on your prior experience, you'll be initially making around $80-$90K and gradually progressing to $100K+. The con, as you have pointed out, is the cost of UTD. Other great alternatives exist in Texas, like the University of Houston, UT Arlington, etc., where COE is much lower. However, UTD does carry a brand of its own so if that cost is not too much for your financial situation (a pinch and not a punch) then you can go ahead.

@@DrRajusConsultancy I don’t have any prior experience. I’m bit afraid to move forward with USA, as I had conversation with many students in UTD and ASU. They all are saying this is not the right time, job market is worst.

Even I am admitted to W.P Carey for MS in supply chain management for the 9 months STEM course for Fall 2024. Lets connect.

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@@DrRajusConsultancy Got it, Can i carry on with MS CS or any specialization? (thanks for reply)

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MSBA is a 💩 course

​@@dominicj7977 Why would you say that? Please elaborate even though I'm planning to take that

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Here are some courses - MS BA, MIS, MS BA & DS, MS DA etc Many colleges offer hybrid curriculum that will let you further specialize within BA like Marketing analytics, Supply Chain Analytics, Financial analytics, Health care Analytics etc all of which have good demand in the job market. If you need guidance with University selection, applications , and Visa, contact us- +918125322444

If its an MS CS degree and your son already has work ex, then its worth taking the risk as both the institutes are pretty reputed.

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not good... so many recent grads sitting unemployed, for now they have submitted experience letters only

The situation right now is not the best- people who have graduated are not getting jobs very easily. However, this will improve over the coming years so its a good time to study and graduate when the market improves.

Will such a degree give you jobs?

@@DrRajusConsultancy it is a specialized field.. I hope so

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UTSA is just a few hours drive from Austin, so finding internships/jobs there will not be a hassle. As far as MS AI course goes- please remember that job roles such as ML Engineer or Data Scientist are usually given to experienced people or PhD holders. If you're a fresher or have less relevant experience, you should be open to Data Engineer roles as well and up skill yourself accordingly. Hope this helps!

It is usually viewed as an entry point in to the US job market by majority of international students. However, worthless is a pretty extreme tag- I've known many students who have benefitted from a well rounded MS CS program from a great quality university.

@@DrRajusConsultancy If doing a MS provides entry to US that is somewhat of a valid reason at a high cost. In USA, in general (especially software) weightage is given to experience (rightly so) and not to education (again PhD is different) in hiring. Most top universities do not normally give admission to terminal MS programs. As you have indicated some may have benefitted doing a MS program mostly in the non-academic side (well rounded) like soft skills, presentation etc.

Majority of Top 25 CS Unis have terminal MS Degrees - please Cross check with US NEWS rankings. I know of students with phenomenal work-ex from India lauding about the CS education they've received during Master's- these students already had pretty strong soft skills- they benefitted from the hands on application oriented education they've received. When it comes to hiring, I also know of students who got hired right out of Master's (without prior-ex). Yes, past hands-on experience is a direct indicator of success at the workplace, but how do you solve this chicken and egg problem where majority of graduates do not have prior experience and majority of companies look for experience? Master's education in this case has been a pretty good feeder to American IT industry jobs (in more than a few decades) because companies in lieu of prior-experience look for rigour and good quality master's degree has been a pretty strong and successful indicator of rigour.

@@DrRajusConsultancy I should have stated "Most top US universities do not admit to terminal MS programs WITH A SCHOLARSHIP". If after doing a MS in CS and get an IT job (may provide high salary due to supply/demand) where you will not use knowledge acquired in graduate program is it really worth your time? It is very rare for Americans to do a MS in CS full time if they have a BS in CS and are working in the software field.

With all due respect sir, majority of my audience are not Americans. I cater to international students who seek master's education in USA for better job prospects. If you have an alternative path in mind for them- kindly suggest.

Hey, healthcare Management is a very niche field, are you someone with prior experience in this field?

1 year internship and one more year work x I can arrange from dental clinic. Which country would you suggest

Canada or US. I would suggest applying to a University with a good Hospital where you can get hands on experience.

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If graduate tuition fee is not an issue - choose UMass Dartmouth for its location close to Boston. However, if you're price sensitive you can choose UNH. Boston and NYC are not very far from here.

@@DrRajusConsultancy compared to this which one is best for business analytics?

Both are almost on the same level- I would prefer UMass Dartmouth for higher visa chances.

@@DrRajusConsultancy if I get into MBA without work experience does it affect on Visa approval?

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@@DrRajusConsultancyThank you for your reply sir, I am just a bit tensed after watching videos in RU-vid suggesting not to come for masters.

Pretty good location to find internship and job opportunities. DC region has a lot of IT companies working on government contracts (especially good for cybersecurity related jobs opportunities). However, remember that it also depends on how well you build your profile and your job search and networking strategies. In the current conditions it will be challenging to find work but not impossible- you have to be prepared to put in the effort. All the best!

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Federal companies hire international students- there's no restriction there.

Its an average uni but in a good location. Its a little on the expensive side though- I don't think you'll have a good ROI at NJIT considering current market.

UWash because of the location.

@@DrRajusConsultancyBut uwash is a bit on costly side

Yes but chances of getting absorbed into the local IT sector is pretty high. Whatever extra you invest, you'll earn back once you're placed.

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