Compared with other majors, the tuition of Master of Arts in the United States is slightly higher, and the overall cost consists of tuition and living expenses. Tuition fees vary according to different regions and institutions. The fees of private institutions are much higher, while the choices of public institutions are lower. Moreover, most of the excellent art colleges in the United States are concentrated in relatively developed areas, so the living expenses and tuition fees are relatively high. The tuition fee is about 1.5-0.2 million yuan, and the living expenses are 5- 1 10,000 yuan.

2. Tuition

In the United States, tuition is calculated by one academic year, from September to May every year for nine months, and some universities also offer summer courses (June-August). Some universities have uniform tuition fees, while others charge by the hour. Each school charges different fees for foreign students. Moreover, the fees of public universities in the United States are generally lower than those of private universities. The tuition fee of general private universities is about $65,438+7,000 ~ 3,000 per year, and that of public universities is about $9,000 ~ $65,438+4,000 per year.

3. Catering and accommodation

Some schools require students to live in dormitories, at least for the first year. There are also some schools where students can attend day schools. Day students save more money than students who live on campus, but they increase their transportation expenses. The meal ordered by the school is the regular food provided by the school canteen. Dormitory fee means that two people share a room, and it is necessary to know whether the accommodation fee includes bedding (quilts, pillows, blankets) and basic dormitory services. If you live on campus during the summer vacation, the budget for room and board needs to be increased by three months. In the United States, meals and accommodation cost an average of $8,000.

4. The cost of books and necessities

If the field you plan to study needs special necessities, such as art and movies, your consumption will be higher than ordinary ones. Books and necessities cost an average of 500 dollars.

5. Transportation costs

The school's transportation budget usually doesn't include your international travel between the United States and China, so you have to add this round-trip fee. If you plan to change from residence to day study, you need to pay the local transportation fee, which is about 600 dollars.

6. miscellaneous expenses

Miscellaneous expenses generally include: comprehensive medical insurance premium of 300-500 USD, student activity fee 100-300 USD.

7. Personnel costs

These expenses include basic daily necessities, services and activities, such as washing clothes, watching movies and doing sports. Health insurance should also be included. If there are dependents or special medical needs, the living expenses will increase a lot. The average personal expenditure is $65438+0,000.