When you think of innovation, advanced research, Silicon Valley, Fortune 500 companies, and the world’s most diverse classrooms, one country consistently tops the list is the United States of America. For decades, the USA has remained the undeniable powerhouse for master’s education, especially MS courses, welcoming brilliant minds from over 200+ countries every single year.

In the 2023–24 academic year, the U.S. hosted 1.26 million international students, marking one of the sharpest growth years in recent times. A huge chunk of this surge came from STEM and MS applicants. This rise isn’t surprising. The USA is home to more than 200 of the World’s Top Universities, which offer thousands of STEM-aligned MS programs, generous research spending, and some of the world’s highest-paying career paths.