Ranked Universities :
University of Texas at Austin, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Florida -Gainesville, University of California -Berkeley, University of Maryland, College Park.
Public Universities in order of ranking are :
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, George Mason University, Colorado State University, Oregon State University, University of South Florida, University of Nebraska -Lincoln, University of Cincinnati, Auburn University, Montana State University, San Jose State University, San Francisco State University, Tennessee Tech University, Kent State University, University of Idaho, Wright State University, Wichita State University, Murray State University, California State University East Bay and Fresno, Pittsburg State University and many more.
Private Universities
- These Universities are not State funded.
- Tuition fees are higher.
- Even all ranked Ivy Leagues are Private.
- The tuition fees are almost the same for
- Domestic as well as International students.
Ranked Private Universities :
Harvard University, Stanford University, MIT, Carnegie Mellon University.
Universities :
Brandeis University International Business School, Long Island University-Brooklyn, Long Island University-C.W. Post, University of New Haven, University of St. Thomas, University of Bridgeport, California Lutheran University, Golden Gate University, University of Mary Hardin Baylor, Dallas Baptist University, Oklahoma City University, Upper Iowa University, City University of Seattle, Hult International Business School & many more.
The Ivy Leagues
- Oldest & most famous in USA.
- Located mainly in the North eastern part of the USA.
- Known for their Business School also have many
- Graduate& professional schools.
- Tuition fees at these private schools is among the highest in the country.
- Admission is highly competitive.
Institutions
University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton University, Brown University, Dartmouth College, Cornell University & Columbia University.
Community Colleges
- Two-year community colleges usually offer the associate’s degree such as an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS).
- Community colleges often have open admissions policies with low tuition.
- These institutions offer academic, technical and vocational degrees. Provide Certificates, Diplomas & Associate Degrees.
- Some community colleges have automatic enrolment agreements with a local 4 year college or University where the community college provides the first two years of study and the University provides the remaining two years of study. These programs are often called 2 + 2 programs.
Colleges:
American Honors (8-Community Colleges), San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley, Seattle Central Community College.
Types of Degrees offered:
American Honors (8-Community Colleges), San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley, Seattle Central Community College.
- Associate Degree : Academic degree of 2 years is awarded by Community Colleges. Completion of associate degree can lead to transfer to the remaining 2 years bachelors degree in high ranked university having an articulated agreement with the community college.
- Bachelors Degree : It is Commonly known as Undergraduate Degree and the duration is of 4 years. For Eg: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science.
- Masters Degree : The duration generally for all the masters course is of 2 years. Common examples of master degree are Masters of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MS), Master of Engineering (MEng), Master of Business Administration. But some courses like MBA, Executive MBA, law, the duration may be of one year also.
- Doctorate : Commonly known as Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Duration may range from 3-5 years. Ph.D. students need to submit a research proposal as well as have to appear Standardized Test i.e. GRE/GMAT and TOEFL/IELTS for admission.
In the United States, Students with Bachelor’s degree may apply directly into doctoral program without first earning master degree in some majors.
