> master's A master's degree from an American university is a huge benefit when trying to get a visa. That means there are plenty of international students who

> master's A master's degree from an American university is a huge benefit when trying to get a visa. That means there are plenty of international students who want to get master's degrees from American universities because it helps them get into the country. Americans don't need visas, so most of them don't bother getting a master's degree, because there is not as much benefit relative to the opportunity cost.