What is the total cost of doing MS in Business Analytics in the USA, including living expenses?

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V Gupta · Accepted Answer

Most people calculate tuition and forget just how much rent and insurance cost in the US,  and that&rsquo;s where the total number creeps up fast.

Programs like NYU, USC, or Georgia Tech have tuition between $50,000&ndash;$70,000. Add $1,500/month in cities like New York or LA for housing, and the total jumps. For a 1.5-year program, living costs alone hit $20,000&ndash;$25,000 (₹16&ndash;20 lakhs).
Even public schools like UTD or UC San Diego end up costing ₹50+ lakhs overall when you include food, utilities, travel, and personal expenses.
Health insurance is compulsory and expensive   around $1,500&ndash;$2,000/year,  and often not covered by university aid.

So yes, even with careful budgeting, plan for ₹55&ndash;70 lakhs , especially if aiming for a well-ranked program and a city with good job prospects.
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Aarushi S · Answer

The total cost of doing an MS in Business Analytics in the USA usually ranges from ₹50&ndash;70 lakhs, including tuition and living expenses, depending on the school and city.
Top programs like UT Austin, USC Marshall, and UC Davis have tuition fees between $45,000&ndash;$65,000 (₹37&ndash;54 lakhs). On top of that, living expenses &mdash; including rent, food, health insurance, and transportation &mdash; add another $15,000&ndash;$20,000 per year (₹12&ndash;16 lakhs), especially in cities like LA or New York.
So if you're targeting a 12&ndash;18 month program, the total budget should be around ₹55&ndash;70 lakhs. Schools in smaller cities like Purdue or UTD offer slightly lower tuition and cheaper living &mdash; bringing the cost closer to ₹50&ndash;55 lakhs.
Also note that most programs require health insurance, which costs around $2,000/year, and visa/SEVIS fees together come to ~$510. Scholarships are limited, so most students self-fund or take loans.