B.Tech in USA for Indian Students: Top Universities, Colleges & Fees

Before embarking on a journey to become an Engineer one needs to find a good engineering school that can help you in achieving your goals. For international students, the US is one of the topmost choice for students to pursue their BTech degrees. In the US, a BTech degree is usually referred to as Bachelor of Science Engineering (BSc. Eng.) or Bachelor of Engineering (BE). Over 780 colleges are there in the US that offer BTech in the US, and this includes MIT, Stanford University, Harvard University, UCLA, etc. According to the sources, the average BEng graduate salary in the US is USD 91,420 (INR 77.2 L). 

Also Check: Study Guide to USA for International Students

BTech in USA Highlights

Most of the BTech Universities in USA are located are California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Ohio, Florida, Washington, etc. Also, the duration of BTech in USA is 4 years. Listed below are some interesting facts about BTech in USA:

Highlights
Total number of BTech Colleges in the USA	More than 780 (approx.)
BTech cost in the USA	First-year tuition fee: INR 20 L - 40 L or above
Top Specializations	Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Electrical Engineering, IT & Networking, Mechanical Engineering
Exams required	SAT, ACT, IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, and Duolingo

Top Colleges for BTech in USA

Some of the top-ranking universities for Engineering & Technology in the US are MIT, Stanford, Harvard, Caltech, Georgia Institute of Technology, UCLA, etc. Listed below are the rankings of the BTech colleges in USA: 

University	Top Engineering & Technology Schools in the USA - QS 2024
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)	#1
Stanford University	#2
University of California, Berkeley (UCB)	#5
Harvard University	#8
California Institute of Technology (Caltech)	#9
Georgia Institute of Technology	#12
Carnegie Mellon University	#16
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)	#21
University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign	#22
University of Texas at Austin	#24

Popular BTech in USA Specializations

The most in-demand BTech specialization in the USA is Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, etc. A few of the popular BTech in US specializations are: 

BTech in USA Popular Specializations
Computer Science Engineering	Electrical Engineering
Computer Science	Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering	Information Systems
Biomedical Engineering	Chemical Engineering
Electronics Engineering	Industrial Engineering

Cost of studying BTech in the US

On average, the cost of studying BTech in the US and the cost of living in the US for international students. Also, the average first-year cost of studying BTech in the USA is going to range between INR 20 L - 40 L or more for most of the universities. Students must refer to the table given below to know more about the Cost of BTech in USA for Indian students:

University	First-Year Tuition Fees
MIT	INR 50 L - 52 L
Stanford University	INR 53 L - 55 L
Harvard University	INR 52 L
Northeastern University	INR 48 L - 53 L
University of California, Berkeley Campus	INR 26 L - 43 L
UCLA	INR 38 L - 42 L

Cost of Living: For international students, the estimated cost of living in the US is around USD 10,000 - USD 25,000 (INR 8.4 L - 21.1 L) per year. In a month, this will average out to USD 1,000 - USD 2,000 (INR 84.5 K - 1.6 L) per month. 

USA Student Visa cost

For international students, the F1 Visa, J1 Visa, and M1 Visa are three different types of US student visas.

As an international student, one might need a USA Student Visa. To study MS in the USA, students require an F1 Visa. Prospective students need to follow a proper application process to apply for a US Student Visa. On top of this, students are required to pay the visa application fee, as applicable. Students have to be aware of the documents required for the F1 Visa Interview.

For an F1 student visa for the USA, students are required to pay the following fee:

• SEVIS fee which is at present at USD 350 (INR 29.5 K)
• Visa Application Fee (MRV Fee) which is at present USD 185 (INR 15.6 K)

Conversion Rate: 1 USD = INR 84.50

1. Get accepted at an SEVP-registered institution. Get your I-20 form.

2. File your US study visa application.

3. Pay the SEVIS fee.

4. Complete the DS-160 visa application.

5. Schedule a US visa interview.

6. Attend the visa interview.

Listed below are the steps to obtain a US student visa:

1. Get accepted at an SEVP-registered institution. Get your I-20 form.

2. File your US study visa application.

3. Pay the SEVIS fee.

4. Complete the DS-160 visa application.

5. Schedule a US visa interview.

6. Attend the visa interview.

BTech in the USA Eligibility

To study BTech in the USA, the applicants are required to meet the entry requirements. The general requirements are given below: 

• High school score report
• An ideal four-year preparatory program includes four years of English education
• Mathematics at least up to calculus level
• English language proficiency scores: IELTS, TOEFL, or Duolingo score
• Standardized test scores like SAT or ACT score (as applicable)
• Essay
• Latest curriculum vitae
• Letters of Recommendation (LOR)

Work Permit after Studying BTech in USA

International students who want to stay back and gain work experience in the US after completing their degree have the option to do so through OPT. Those who apply for OPT after graduation can work in the USA for up to 12 months. Students who have graduated with a STEM degree can request an additional stay back of 24 months on OPT. The Post-graduate work permit is one of the most important factors that students prefer to study in the USA.

Engineering Scholarships for the USA

Students prefer to get a scholarship to study B.Tech in USA to reduce their overall cost. Scholarships and grants are a perfect way to make your education affordable. Some of the scholarships in USA to pursue BTech are the International Scholars Award, applicable for Northeastern University, MIT Scholarships, Yale Scholarship, etc. 

BTech in USA Average Salary

The average salary for BTech in USA is USD 91,420 (INR 77.2 L) per year. The table given below can be checked to know about the job-wise salary details: 

Job Title	Median Salary	Cost in INR
Software Engineer	USD 104,907	INR 88.6 L
Aeronautical Engineer	USD 77,826	INR 65.7 L
Biomedical Engineer	USD 62,433	INR 52.7 L
Chemical Engineering	USD 72,718	INR 61.4 L
Civil Engineer	USD 63,004	INR 53.2 L
Electrical Engineer	USD 72,237	INR 61 L
Manufacturing Engineer	USD 65,654	INR 55.4 L
Mining Engineer	USD 72,552	INR 61.3 L

Top recruiters for Engineering graduates in the USA

According to the information available on the web, the popular that hire BTech graduates are: 

• The Boeing Company
• General Electric Co
• Medtronic, Inc.
• Intel Corporation
• Lockheed Martin Corp
• HDR, Inc.
• WSP Global Inc.
• Accenture
• JP Morgan Chase & Co.
• Siemens
• Microsoft

Conversion Rate: 1 USD = INR 84.50

Anushree Sinha07-30-2024 18:11