Always at the top of the number of Vietnamese international students in countries around the world. The US has never slipped from the throne so far. However, along with the extremely strong development of the education economy. The cost of studying in the US is also very expensive. Briefly, for a year of studying in the US, the family spends about 1 billion VND.
So, to study and live in the US during college or high school years, how much money do you need and how to minimize financial pressure?
1, Is the cost of studying in the US 2022-2023 expensive or cheap?
Is the cost of studying in the US from 2022-2023 expensive or cheap?
To study in the US, you have to spend a relatively large amount on tuition and living costs, due to the quality of training and the value of the degree brought to students is enormous.
According to statistics to get a university degree from a school in the US TOP 100, the cost you spend for a school year is about 1 billion VND. Compared to the average income of the Vietnamese, the cost must be quite large.
However, you still have a lot of ways to study in the US with a smaller cost in the next academic year 2022. Let's explore with us in the next part of the article!
2, Why is the cost of studying in the US 2022-2023 cheap?
Why is the cost of studying in the US 2022-2023 so cheap?
Training programs in the US are diverse with different costs
Although the US government does not have much subsidy for the cost of studying with international students, training programs in the US are very diverse. You can base on your family's financial level to choose the right program for you.
As an international student, you can consider the following tuition fees:
- Universities in the TOP 100: tuition fees usually range from 30,000 to 70,000 USD/year. The higher the school is ranked and has a famous subject, the higher the tuition fee – this is the reason.
- The universities are ranked medium and a bit far away: the tuition fee will range from 10,000 to 30,000 USD/year. This is the more popular choice for Vietnamese students.
- Community colleges: tuition fees are only from 6,000 to 20,000 USD/year. This is a very popular choice for Vietnamese students. Because the tuition is cheap, it is still possible to study for an additional 2 years to get a university degree from a good school. After graduating from a community college, you can immediately go to work to earn extra income
- High schools: tuition will range from 18,000 - 50,000 USD/year. Depends on the public school, private school, boarding school, etc.
With a large education system with more than 4,500 schools across the United States, you will have a lot of different study options in this country.
Scholarships to study in the US are diverse ranging from 10 - 100% of tuition fees
No other country has more scholarships to study abroad than the US. You can easily search for information about scholarship programs. From government scholarships, university scholarships have great value to several tens of thousands of dollars.
This explains why although the cost of studying is quite expensive, studying in the US is such a magnet to attract Vietnamese students
3, How much is the tuition fee to study in the US in 2022-2023?
How much is the tuition fee to study in the US in 2022-2023?
The cost of studying in the US has a strong difference and polarization between schools, levels of study, provinces, and the type of training is public or private.
However, in general, the cost of studying in the US will be in the following range:
Average cost of studying in the US by academic level 2022-2023
With the same level of study, tuition fees at schools will be different depending on:
- Geographical location: a central area or a remote area
- Your school is a public or private school
- The infrastructure and services for students.
Usually tuition fees will include fees such as:
- School shuttle bus pass
- Library card
- Cost Documents
- The cost of using the laboratory,…
Tuition fees for high school in the US from 2022-2023
- English program: 1,000 - 1,500 USD/year
- High school: 13,000 – 29,000 USD/year
- In addition, with private boarding schools, tuition and accommodation costs for 1 year can be up to 50,000 USD.
Tuition fees to study at American Community College 2022-2023
- Tuition from 5000 - 12,000 USD/year
Tuition fees for studying in US universities from 2022-2023
- Private School: $15,000 to $30,000 per year.
- Public schools: 10,000 USD to 20,000 USD/year.
- Community College: $3,500 to $12,000/year.
- In addition, for schools with high rankings or difficult subjects such as doctors, lawyers, etc. The tuition fee can be up to 45,000 - 50,000 USD/year
Tuition fees for postgraduate study in the US 2022-2023
Graduate tuition fees will also depend on the school, department, subject, and a number of other factors.
Some professional programs such as:
- MBA (Master of Business Administration - Master of Business Administration)
- JD (Juris Doctor - Doctor of Laws)
- Or MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Usually, tuition fees will be higher than other Master's and PhD programs.
Average cost of tuition to study for a Master's degree in the US from 2022-2023
- Public school: about 28,375 USD/year
- Private school: about 38,665 USD/year
Average tuition fee to study PhD in USA from 2022-2023
- Public School: $32,966
- Private school: 46,029 USD
School expenses that you must complete in the US
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Uniforms for high school students: 500 – 1000 USD/year
- Health insurance: 300 - 500 USD/year
- Books: 900 - 1200 USD/year
- Dormitory/ Homestay: 10,000 ~ 12,000 USD/year
- Guardianship fee for students under 18 years old: 500 - 800 USD/year
Average cost of studying in the US by subject 2022-2023
Group of majors in Marketing, Communication, Business, Hospitality and Management
- Tuition fees will range from 17,000 to 28,000 USD/year depending on the school
Group of tuition fees for engineering disciplines
- Tuition fees will range from 18,000 to 32,000 USD/year depending on the school
Expensive majors: Dentistry, law, pharmacy
- Tuition fees will range from 25,000 - 45,000 USD/year depending on the school
4, Cost of living when studying in the US 2022-2023
Living costs when studying in the US from 2022-2023
In addition to tuition fees, the group of living costs is the main issue to consider when studying in the US. When the standard of living here is considered expensive
The renting cost in the US 2022-2023
Like other countries, international students have 3 housing options: dormitory, homestay and outsourced. In there:
- Dormitory is often less chosen due to the high cost
- Homestay is suitable for those who are under 18 years old and studying in high school program.
- The form of outsourcing is suitable for students studying at College and above. And have time in the US for a few months to a year to be able to find outsourcers.
Cost of housing forms for US international students 2022-2023
- Dormitory / homestay: 10,000 - 12,000 USD/year
- Share room/share house: 1,040 – 1,800 USD/month
Housing costs will also depend on whether your area is close to the center. Remote areas will save money, but you will have to pay extra for travel.
For example, you lose up to 1,800 USD / month for housing if in New York. But it costs just over $1,000/month if you're in Colorado.
Food and travel costs of US international students 2022-2023
International students often choose to travel by bicycle or on foot to save money. However, if you go out or go for a longer distance, you can use the bus, subway, tram, ... the price of a ticket.
Food cost:
- Personal expenses (Playing, shopping, laundry,…): 2,500 USD for 1 year
- Food costs about $300 - $500/month
Other costs American international students need to prepare
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Phone charges are about 600 USD for 1 year.
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Subway or bus for one way in New York: 2.5 USD/way
- Unlimited Ride MetroCard for a month in New York (including student discount): $56/month
- Train, bus or tram tickets in Utah: 2.5 USD/way
- 30-day pass for students in Utah: $62.75/month
- City Pass for students, for one semester, in Philadelphia: $327.60
5, How much does it cost to make a US student visa application for 2022-2023?
How much does it cost to make a US student visa application for 2022-2023?
You will have to pay some fees to make the application as follows. This cost is the administrative cost of documents to help you have a perfect set of documents and the cost to submit to the US Embassy in Vietnam:
- School enrollment fee in the US: 150 – 350 USD/student (this fee is non-refundable)
- Deposit fee for the school is usually from 1,500 - 5,000 USD to reserve a place. (This fee will usually be refunded to the student if the student fails the student visa). If you get a Visa it can be deducted from the tuition fee or refunded after completing the course at the school. You can see the deposit policy with the school to avoid misunderstandings and questions with the study abroad consulting unit. Because many of you have changed your study abroad plans, but you missed the deposit with the school. But in terms of deposit refund does not allow refund.
After you receive an official admission letter or have a student Visa. You will have to complete the tuition fee with the school according to regulations.
The cost to apply for a US student visa 2022-2023 you must prepare
- US student visa application fee: 160 USD
- Fees for medical examination depend on the services of the designated clinic, from VND 2,050,000
- Medical insurance for international students: about 500-600 USD/year
- There are also translation fees, notarization fees and some other small fees. This fee will depend on the number of applications and your study abroad consulting unit.
6, So, to reduce the cost of studying in the US from 2022-2023, what should you do?
So to reduce the cost of studying in the US from 2022-2023, what should you do?
Choose the right study program and make a financial plan for your case
For those of you with normal academic ability, it is not necessary to choose schools with really high rankings. Choosing schools that are suitable for learning, good majors are also a way to help you reduce tuition fees because the more schools in the central area, the higher the ranking, the more expensive the tuition fee.
Especially for those who study in New York or California, the cost is relatively expensive. Although California has a large number of Vietnamese people living and studying here, the cost is not cheap.
Or you can choose credit conversion pathways with those who study in the US at high school. You can study abroad from grade 11 to study a pre-university transfer program to save money.
For some, you can follow the 2 + 2 program. That is, you go from grade 11 to 1 year preparatory school 1 year community college. Then transfer to American universities to study.
Because the tuition fee for a community college year is only about 5000 - 12,000 USD/year depending on the school. ½ degree compared to those who follow the straight learning route.
Participate in a paid internship and CO-OP in the study program. You can join the paid internship program and Co-op for the fields of tourism, hospitality, STEM, engineering, nursing,…
Save costs to study in the US by getting a part-time job from 2022-2023
Save costs to study in the US by getting a part-time job from 2022-2023
Unlike other countries, you are actually not allowed to work part-time in the US.
International students are only allowed to work on campus. With about 20 hours/week during the semester and full-time during vacation.
The part-time jobs will have a salary of 10 - 15 USD/hour depending on the nature of the job.
With some specific fields of study, there are paid internship programs such as:
- Hotel Tourist
- Nursing industry
- In other fields of study, you are allowed to work part-time within the framework of the program.
A fairly popular part-time job for Vietnamese students in the US, especially in Cali, is doing nails. In fact, this work is sometimes done underground – illegal. However, the income from this job is quite attractive, up to several thousand USD/month.
Reduce costs by searching for scholarships to study in the US 2022-2023
Reduce costs by searching for scholarships to study in the US 2022-2023
With a large education system with up to 4,500 universities, there is no other country that has as many scholarships of great value as in the US.
If you have a GPA of 8.0 or higher, IELTS score of 6.5 or higher, you can also apply for a scholarship to study in the US.
It is important that the time to apply for the scholarship is early and shows a clear academic purpose. Express yourself in your scholarship application process.
Looking for opportunities to stay and work after graduation to offset the cost of studying in the US
American students after graduation are only allowed to stay for 12 months to work and look for jobs. If there is no company sponsoring you in the US, you will have to return to your home country.
However, now for those of you who are studying STEM majors, you can completely stay and work for up to 3 years after graduation.
In addition, students in this field after graduation have a fairly high income from 40,000 - 60,000 USD/year. You can cover part of your study abroad expenses.
Above are the general parameters and the latest cost of studying in the US from 2022-2023, and a few ways to reduce financial pressure when studying in the US so that those who are planning to study in the US can refer.
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