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Courses to Choose

It is interesting to note that engineering has overtaken management as the most popular subject among international students .The following subjects are the most popular among the 10 lakh+ international students studying in the US in 2016:

Index:- Bachelor's = B, Master's = M, Doctoral = D, Professional = P

Accounting B, M
Advertising (Mass)
Communication) B
African and African Diaspora
Studies M
Anthropology/Sociology B
Applied Mathematics M
Architecture M
Art B
Art History B
Art Education B, M
Asian Studies B, M
Athletic Training M
Basic Biomedical Sciences D
Biology B, M, D
Biomedical Engineering B, M, D
Business Administration B, M, D
Chemistry B, M, D
Civil Engineering B, M, D
Communication (Mass) B, M
Communication Arts B
Computer Science B, M, D
Computer Engineering B, M
Construction Management B, M
Counselor Education M
Creative Writing M
Criminal Justice B, M
Curriculum & Instruction M, D, Specialist
Dietetics and Nutrition B, M, D
Dramatic Arts B
Early Childhood Education B, M
Earth Sciences B
Economics B, M, D
Educational Leadership M, Specialist
Educational Administration and Supervision D
Electrical Engineering B, M, D
Elementary Education B
Engineering Management M
Engineering (See Specializations)
English B, M
Environmental Engineering B, M
Environmental Studies B, M
Finance B, M
Foreign Language Education B, M
Forensic Science M
Geography B
Geosciences B, M, D
Health Services Administration B
Higher Education Administration M, D
History B, M, D
Hospitality
Administration/Management B, M
Human Resource Management B, M
Information Technology B
Interior Architecture M
International Business B, M
International Real Estate M
International Relations B, M, D
International/Intercultural Education M
Journalism (Mass Communication) B, M
Landscape Architecture M
Latin American & Caribbean Studies M
Law M, P
Liberal Studies B, M
Linguistics M
Management B
Management Information Systems B, M
Marine Biology B
Marketing B
Mass Communication B, M
Materials Engineering M, D
Mathematics B
Mathematical Sciences M
Mechanical Engineering B, M, D
Medicine P
Military Science Electives
Music Teacher Education M
Music B, M
Nursing B, M, D
Nursing Practice P
Occupational Therapy M
Philosophy B
Physical Education B, M
Physical Therapy D
Physics B, M, D
Political Science B, M, D
Portuguese B
Psychology B, M, D
Public Administration B, M, D
Public Health M, D
Public Relations B
Reading Education M
Real Estate B, M
Recreation and Sports Management B, M
Religious Studies B, M
School Psychology Specialist
Social Work B, M, D
Sociology B, M, D
Spanish B, M, D
Speech Language Pathology M
Special Education B, M, D
Statistics B, M
Student Counseling/Guidance/Counselor Education M
Studio Art B, M
Urban Education M
Visual Arts B, M

Grading System

GRADING SYSTEM Just like American students, you will have to submit your academic transcripts as part of your application for admission to university or college. Academic transcripts are official copies of your academic work. In the U.S. this includes your “grades” and “grade point average” (GPA), which are measurements of your academic achievement. Courses are commonly graded using percentages, which are converted into letter grades. The grading system and GPA in the U.S. can be confusing, especially for international students. The interpretation of grades has a lot of variation. For example, two students who attended different schools both submit their transcripts to the same university. They both have 3.5 GPAs, but one student attended an average high school, while the other attended a prestigious school that was academically challenging. The university might interpret their GPAs differently because the two schools have dramatically different standards. Therefore, there are some crucial things to keep in mind: You should find out the U.S. equivalent of the last level of education you completed in your home country. Pay close attention to the admission requirements of each university and college, as well as individual degree programs, which may have different requirements than the university. Regularly meet with an educational advisor or guidance counselor to make sure you are meeting the requirements. Your educational advisor or guidance counselor will be able to advise you on whether or not you must spend an extra year or two preparing for U.S. university admission. If an international student entered a U.S. university or college prior to being eligible to attend university in their own country, some countries’ governments and employers may not recognize the students’ U.S. education.

Levels of Education

Degree Levels Available

Degree Level	Average Completion Time (full-tme)	Common Prerequisite
Associate degree	2 years	High school diploma or equivalent
Bachelor's degree	4 years	High school diploma or equivalent
Master's degree	1-2 years	Bachelor's degree
Doctoral degree	2+ years	Master's degree (sometimes bachelor's degree is acceptable)

Universities and community colleges award degrees at varying levels, from associate's degrees to doctoral degrees. When comparing different degrees, students can consider which program best fits their career goals and academic interests. There are four major categories of degrees available for postsecondary students: associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. Earning one of these degrees can take 2-8 years, depending on the level of the degree and field of study. Graduate-level programs may require students to complete one or more undergraduate programs prior to enrollment.