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Photo: Paulo Barcellos Jr., CC BY-SA 2.0 · CreditsBachelor’s degree in the USA after HSC
Direct entry after HSC, what 4 years cost, and the work rights during and after.
Check my HSC routeLast updated 29 September 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end
The route at a glance
HSC accepted12 years of schooling
4 yearsTypical bachelor’s
Test-optionalMany universities
20 hrs/weekOn-campus work in term
12 monthsOPT after graduating
36 monthsTotal for STEM graduates
What 4 years can cost
| Tuition: 4 × USD 30,000 (public, assumed) | USD 120,000 |
|---|---|
| Living: 48 × USD 1,500 (assumed) | USD 72,000 |
| Total before visa and flights | USD 192,000 |
Official sources
- EducationUSA: five steps ↗Checked 2026-09-26 · next review 2026-10-26
- USCIS: STEM OPT ↗Checked 2026-09-27 · next review 2026-10-27
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About this guide. Researched by the Student Visa From Bangladesh editorial team from the official sources listed above and last checked on 29 September 2026. We are not a university or a government agency, and admission and visa outcomes are never guaranteed. Read our editorial policy.