Cheapest MS in USA for International Students

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Published annual tuition for out-of-state students (what international students are usually charged), from College Scorecard; marked * where only the in-state rate is published. Master's tuition can differ — confirm with the university.

#	College	City, state	Type	Master’s programmes (examples)	Published annual tuition (indicator)	F-1
1	Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary	Taylors, South Carolina	Seminary / Theological School	Master of Arts in Religion (MAR); Master of Divinity (MDiv); Master of Ministry (MM)	≈ ₹19K/yr*	F-1 ✓
2	Eastern Arizona College	Thatcher, Arizona	Community College	Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership; Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences; Bachelor of Science in Music Education	≈ ₹28.1K/yr	F-1 ✓
3	Amberton University	Garland, Texas	Private University	Master of Arts – Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Master of Arts – School Counseling; Master of Business Administration – Accounting	≈ ₹30.9K/yr*	F-1 ✓
4	Schenectady County Community College	Schenectady, New York	Community College	Business & Technology Management (via SUNY Delhi Partnership); Hospitality Management (via SUNY Delhi Partnership); Nursing - Online (via SUNY Delhi Partnership)	≈ ₹31.2K/yr	F-1 ✓
5	Southern New Hampshire University	Manchester, New Hampshire	Private University	Master of Business Administration (MBA); Master of Human Services; Master of Science in Business	≈ ₹33.7K/yr	F-1 ✓
6	Pensacola Christian College	Pensacola, Florida	Private Non-profit	Bible (Graduate); Business Administration (Master's); Divinity (Master's)	≈ ₹47.2K/yr*	F-1 ✓
7	University of North Florida	Jacksonville, Florida	Research University	Civil Engineering (M.S.C.E.); Exceptional Student Education (M.A.T.); Master of Business Administration (MBA)	≈ ₹66K/yr	F-1 ✓
8	Maryland Bible College & Seminary	Baltimore, Maryland	Seminary / Theological School	Seminary Program	≈ ₹3.52 lakh/yr*	F-1 ✓
9	Hartland College	Rapidan, Virginia	Seminary / Theological School	Hartland Online Missionary Training School (HOMTS)	≈ ₹3.66 lakh/yr*	F-1 ✓
10	College of the Mainland	Texas City, Texas	Community College	Bachelor of Applied Science in Operations Management	≈ ₹3.94 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
11	Green River College	Auburn, Washington	Community College	Bachelor of Applied Science; Nursing (BSN)	≈ ₹5.01 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
12	Peninsula College	Port Angeles, Washington	—	Bachelor of Applied Science in Behavioral Health; Bachelor of Applied Science in Management	≈ ₹5.02 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
13	University of Puerto Rico (UPR)	San Juan, Puerto Rico	Public University	Law (Juris Doctor); Master's Programs; Medicine	≈ ₹5.11 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
14	Big Bend Community College	Moses Lake, Washington	Community College	BAS-Applied Management; BAS-Behavioral Health	≈ ₹5.35 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
15	Wenatchee Valley College	Wenatchee, Washington	Public University	Bachelor's Degree Programs	≈ ₹5.37 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
16	Bellingham Technical College	Bellingham, Washington	Technical / Vocational College	Bachelor of Applied Science in Operations Management	≈ ₹5.53 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
17	South Puget Sound Community College	Olympia, Washington	Community College	Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)	≈ ₹5.53 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
18	Trinity Valley Community College	Athens, Texas	Community College	Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Teaching; RN to BSN Program (via UT Arlington)	≈ ₹5.68 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
19	Pierce College	Lakewood, Washington	Community College	Bachelor of Applied Science	≈ ₹5.69 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
20	Lower Columbia College	Longview, Washington	Community College	Organizational Leadership and Technical Management	≈ ₹5.71 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
21	University of the Sacred Heart	San Juan, Puerto Rico	Private University	Business Administration; Communications; Education	≈ ₹6.1 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
22	Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico (PUCPR)	Ponce, Puerto Rico	Private University	Continuing Education Programs; Juris Doctor (Law); Master's Degrees	≈ ₹6.24 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
23	University of the Potomac	Washington, District of Columbia	Private University	Master of Business Administration; Master of Science in Computer Science; Master of Science in Data Analytics	≈ ₹6.34 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
24	Brigham Young University	Provo, Utah	Research University	Law; Master's programs; Medicine	≈ ₹6.37 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
25	Dallas College	Dallas, Texas	Community College	Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education; Bachelor of Science in Management; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)	≈ ₹6.57 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
26	Skagit Valley College	Mount Vernon, Washington	Community College	RN to BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)	≈ ₹7.14 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
27	Pacific Islands University	Mangilao, Guam	Private University	Graduate Seminary Program	≈ ₹7.16 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
28	Louisiana State University Shreveport	Shreveport, Louisiana	Public University	Master of Business Administration; Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction; Master of Education in Educational Leadership	≈ ₹7.16 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
29	South Texas College	McAllen, Texas	Community College	Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Operations Management	≈ ₹7.25 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
30	Pima Community College	Tucson, Arizona	Community College	Dual Degree: Associate + Bachelor in Business Management (with Catholic University of America)	≈ ₹7.39 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
31	Stark State College	North Canton, Ohio	Community College	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)	≈ ₹7.51 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
32	Shoreline Community College	Shoreline, Washington	Public University	Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene	≈ ₹7.53 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
33	Mohave Community College	Kingman, Arizona	Community College	Biology (Bachelor's Degree); Education (Bachelor's Degree - Elementary K-8); Human Services (Bachelor's Degree)	≈ ₹7.59 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
34	South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary	Deerfield Beach, Florida	Private Non-profit	Master of Arts in Biblical Studies; Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling; Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling	≈ ₹7.6 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
35	Clark State College	Springfield, Ohio	Community College	Bachelor's Degrees	≈ ₹7.66 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
36	Tallahassee State College	Tallahassee, Florida	Public University	Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration; Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education; Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education	≈ ₹7.68 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
37	Georgia Military College	Milledgeville, Georgia	Junior College	Elementary Education; Healthcare Management; Homeland Security & Emergency Management	≈ ₹7.72 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
38	Sinclair Community College	Dayton, Ohio	Community College	Information Technology (Bachelor's via UC Partnership)	≈ ₹8.15 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
39	Gulf Coast State College	Panama City, Florida	Public University	Bachelor of Science in Digital Media; Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management	≈ ₹8.22 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
40	Columbia Basin College	Pasco, Washington	Community College	Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Management; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN)	≈ ₹8.25 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
41	Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah	Brooklyn, New York	—	Beis HaMedrash (Talmudical Seminary); Torah Study	≈ ₹8.33 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
42	San Francisco Bay University	Fremont, California	Private University	Master of Business Administration; Master of Science; Master of Science in Computer Systems Engineering	≈ ₹8.41 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
43	Jacksonville College	Jacksonville, Texas	Junior College	Bachelor of Science in Christian Ministry	≈ ₹8.43 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
44	Lorain County Community College	Elyria, Ohio	Community College	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-to-BSN); Master's Degree Programs (via University Partnership)	≈ ₹8.43 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
45	Broward College	Fort Lauderdale, Florida	Public University	Bachelor's Degrees; Supply Chain Management	≈ ₹8.52 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
46	South Mountain Community College	Phoenix, Arizona	Community College	Bachelor's Degree Programs (via NAU Partnership)	≈ ₹8.53 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
47	Logan University	Chesterfield, Missouri	Private University	Master of Science in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics; Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics; Master of Science in Health Informatics	≈ ₹8.57 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
48	Hobe Sound Bible College	Hobe Sound, Florida	Seminary / Theological School	Master of Counseling; Master of Education; Master of Theology	≈ ₹8.63 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
49	Eastern New Mexico University	Portales, New Mexico	Public University	Master's Degrees (various departments); Online Graduate Programs	≈ ₹8.73 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
50	Santa Fe College	Gainesville, Florida	Public University	Accounting; Clinical Laboratory Science; Early Childhood Education	≈ ₹8.75 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
51	Nicholls State University	Thibodaux, Louisiana	Public University	Master of Business Administration; Master of Education; Master of Science in Marine and Environmental Biology	≈ ₹8.8 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
52	St. Petersburg College	St. Petersburg, Florida	Public University	Graduate Degrees (through partnerships)	≈ ₹8.84 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
53	Ohio University	Athens, Ohio	Research University	Graduate Programs	≈ ₹8.99 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
54	University of Management and Technology	Arlington, Virginia	Private For-profit	Master of Business Administration; Master of Health Administration; Master of Public Administration	≈ ₹9 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
55	Valencia College	Orlando, Florida	Public University	Architecture; Educator Preparation Institute; Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology	≈ ₹9.12 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
56	Miami Dade College	Miami, Florida	Public University	Physician Assistant Studies	≈ ₹9.2 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
57	Eastern Florida State College	Cocoa, Florida	Public University	Applied Health Sciences; Biomedical Science; Biotechnology	≈ ₹9.27 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
58	Olympic College	Bremerton, Washington	Community College	Filmmaking (Bachelor's); Information Systems (Bachelor's); Nursing	≈ ₹9.27 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
59	University of Fort Lauderdale	Lauderhill, Florida	Private Non-profit	Master of Business Administration; Master of Divinity; Master of Science in Pastoral Counseling	≈ ₹9.34 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
60	Polk State College	Winter Haven, Florida	Public University	Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management; Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Sciences; Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice	≈ ₹9.35 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
61	Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico	San Juan, Puerto Rico	Private University	Master of Business Administration; Master of Science in Engineering; Master of Science in Engineering Management	≈ ₹9.4 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
62	University of the Cumberlands	Williamsburg, Kentucky	Private University	Business Administration (MBA); Educational Specialist (Ed.S.); Master of Arts in Christian Studies (MACS)	≈ ₹9.4 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
63	McNeese State University	Lake Charles, Louisiana	Public University	Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering; Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering; Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering	≈ ₹9.51 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
64	Florida State College at Jacksonville	Jacksonville, Florida	Public University	RN-to-BSN Online	≈ ₹9.51 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
65	Texas College	Tyler, Texas	HBCU	Alternative Certification Teacher Education	≈ ₹9.53 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
66	Cincinnati State Technical and Community College	Cincinnati, Ohio	Community College	RN to BSN Completion Program	≈ ₹9.56 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
67	Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary	Jacksonville, Texas	Private Non-profit	Master of Arts in Church Ministries; Master of Arts in Disciple Making; Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology	≈ ₹9.57 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
68	Central State University	Wilberforce, Ohio	HBCU	Master of Business Administration	≈ ₹9.58 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
69	Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary	Kansas City, Missouri	Seminary / Theological School	Graduate Certificate in Christian Foundations for Lay Ministers; Master of Arts; Master of Divinity	≈ ₹9.63 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
70	Indian River State College	Fort Pierce, Florida	Public University	Biology (Bachelor's); RN-BSN Nursing	≈ ₹9.71 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
71	Kentucky Mountain Bible College	Vancleve, Kentucky	Seminary / Theological School	Master of Ministry	≈ ₹9.86 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
72	Northwest Florida State College	Niceville, Florida	Public University	Nursing	≈ ₹10.1 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
73	Rabbinical College of America	Morris Township, New Jersey	—	Kollel Tiferes Avreichim; Master's Degree in Religious Education; Rabbinical Ordination Program	≈ ₹10.1 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
74	Clear Creek Baptist Bible College	Pineville, Kentucky	Seminary / Theological School	MA Biblical Counseling Track; MA Ministry Track; MA Pastoral Ministry Track	≈ ₹10.2 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
75	Rabbinical Academy Mesivta Rabbi Chaim Berlin	Brooklyn, New York	—	Kollel Gur Aryeh (Postgraduate Kollel)	≈ ₹10.3 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
76	Pacific College of Health and Science	New York, New York	Private For-profit	Master of Science in Acupuncture (MSAc); Master of Science in Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization (MSAcCHM); Master of Science in Acupuncture with Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization	≈ ₹10.5 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
77	Southern Baptist Theological Seminary	Louisville, Kentucky	Private Non-profit	Church Music (accredited degree course); Graduate Certificates; Master of Arts	≈ ₹10.5 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
78	Clark College	Vancouver, Washington	Community College	Baccalaureate in Medical Field	≈ ₹10.6 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
79	Columbus State Community College	Columbus, Ohio	Community College	RN to BSN Completion	≈ ₹10.7 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
80	Cascadia College	Bothell, Washington	Community College	Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology – Application Development/Mobile Platforms; Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainable Practices (BASSP); Bachelor of Science in Computer Science	≈ ₹10.8 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
81	Luther Rice College & Seminary	Lithonia, Georgia	Seminary / Theological School	Master of Arts in Apologetics; Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling; Master of Arts in Christian Leadership	≈ ₹10.8 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
82	Glenville State University	Glenville, West Virginia	Public University	Autism Coursework; Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction; Master of Arts in Teaching	≈ ₹10.8 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
83	University of Guam	Mangilao, Guam	Public University	Master of Business Administration; Master of Education; Master of Public Administration	≈ ₹10.9 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
84	Seminole State College of Florida	Sanford, Florida	Public University	Bachelor of Science in Business and Information Management; Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology	≈ ₹10.9 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
85	Youngstown State University	Youngstown, Ohio	Public University	Master of Business Administration; Master of Science in Engineering	≈ ₹10.9 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
86	Thomas University	Thomasville, Georgia	Private University	Business Administration (MBA); Counseling (Addictions, School Counseling, Mental Health, Rehabilitation); Master of Arts in Teaching	≈ ₹11.1 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
87	Tacoma Community College	Tacoma, Washington	Community College	Advanced Networking & Data Security; Applied Management; Community Health	≈ ₹11.1 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
88	Sh'or Yoshuv Rabbinical College	Lawrence, New York	—	Beis Medrash (Main Yeshiva Program); Kollel Mekor Boruch; Semicha (Rabbinical Ordination)	≈ ₹11.1 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
89	Jarvis Christian University	Hawkins, Texas	HBCU	Master of Arts in Religion; Master of Science in Criminal Justice; MBA	≈ ₹11.2 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
90	Hudson Valley Community College	Troy, New York	Community College	B.B.A. Business Administration (SUNY Cobleskill partnership)	≈ ₹11.3 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
91	South Florida State College	Avon Park, Florida	Public University	Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management	≈ ₹11.3 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
92	Salem University	Salem, West Virginia	Private University	Master of Business Administration; Master of Education; Master of Science in Nursing	≈ ₹11.3 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
93	Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary	Fort Worth, Texas	Seminary / Theological School	Master of Arts in Apologetics; Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling; Master of Arts in Christian Education	≈ ₹11.4 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
94	Daytona State College	Daytona Beach, Florida	Public University	Bachelor of Science in Cardiopulmonary Science; Bachelor of Science in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences	≈ ₹11.4 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
95	Governors State University	University Park, Illinois	Public University	Health Administration; Nursing; Social Work	≈ ₹11.4 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
96	Pasco–Hernando State College	New Port Richey, Florida	Public University	Bachelor of Applied Science; Bachelor of Science	≈ ₹11.5 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
97	Lake Washington Institute of Technology	Kirkland, Washington	Public University	Nursing, RN-BSN	≈ ₹11.5 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
98	Bates Technical College	Tacoma, Washington	Technical / Vocational College	Public Safety Administration	≈ ₹11.6 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
99	Central Christian College of the Bible	Moberly, Missouri	—	Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership	≈ ₹11.6 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓
100	California Miramar University	San Diego, California	Private University	Master of Business Administration; Master of Business Administration in Data Analytics; Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence	≈ ₹11.8 lakh/yr	F-1 ✓

F-1 source: SEVP certified school list, 21 Oct 2026. A college is listed here only if matched to that official list.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the cheapest MS in the USA?

Sorted by the college's published tuition (College Scorecard), the lowest-priced of 681 F-1 colleges with master's programmes are at the top of the table. Master's tuition can differ, so confirm with the university.

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Why are some colleges missing?

Colleges with no published tuition figure are excluded from this sorted list. They still appear on the main MS in USA page.

Are these colleges eligible for F-1 students?

Yes, each is matched to the SEVP certified school list, 21 Oct 2026, so it can issue the Form I-20. Admission and the visa decision are separate.

Where is official F-1 guidance?

The US Department of Homeland Security runs Study in the States (studyinthestates.dhs.gov).