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Master’s degree in the USA

Costs, funding and the work rights that make US master’s degrees popular with Bangladeshi students.

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Last updated 29 September 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end

The US master’s at a glance

1 to 2 yearsTypical master’s
USD 20,000 to 45,000Tuition per year
FulbrightFully funded for professionals
AssistantshipsStipend and tuition waiver
GRERequired or waived by programme
Up to 36 monthsOPT for STEM

Work after graduating

OPT gives 12 months of work after any degree; apply well before graduating, as processing takes around 90 days. STEM graduates can add 24 months if their employer uses E-Verify.

Official sources

These are dated editorial checks, not a live data feed. Recheck the original page before applying or paying.

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.