Estimated Program Cost - Graduate Program
Estimated Program Expenses* (updated 7-1-24)
Total estimated cost, Resident Tuition, without cost of room and board: $31,332
Total estimated cost, Non-Resident Tuition, without cost of room and board: $53,406
Note: Graduate students who qualify for the Western Regional Graduate Program pay the in-state tuition rate.
| Expenses | Cost |
|---|---|
| DICAS application fee (for non-UAA students) | $50 for first program |
| UAA graduate school application fee (for all students) | $75 |
| State of Alaska background check (including fingerprinting) and Federal background check (including fingerprinting) |
$200 |
| Drug screening | $100 |
| Immunizations | $250 |
| CPR and ServSafe training | $350 |
| Computer hardware (i.e., laptop with webcam) and internet service for the duration of program - specific requirements for online courses are available at Online Class Requirements | $2500 |
Estimated Additional Costs*
| Expenses during the program: |
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Tuition is $513 per graduate credit (resident rate; may increase) or $1,079 per graduate credit for non-residents
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| Fees are approximately $70 per graduate credit |
| UAA Graduate Program fee and course fees are approximately $400 per academic year |
| Textbooks and school supplies are $300 per semester |
| Airplane ticket to/from rural Alaska community for specialty rotation (Juneau, Kodiak, Kotzebue, Nome, Haines, or Sitka) is $500 (optional) |
| Health insurance (required) for the duration of the program is $2,000 (Note: Liability insurance is provided by UAA at no additional cost) |
| Academy of Nutrition Dietetics student membership is $58/year |
| External professional writing consultation of final research project/thesis is $50/hour |
| Expenses after program completion: |
| Official UAA transcript showing conferral of graduate degree, submitted to graduate program director, ASAP after graduation is $12 |
| Exam review course or study materials is $400 |
| Registration Exam for Dietitians test fee is $200 |
| State license fee is $200 |
* Estimated costs are subject to change without notice.
For more information about applying for financial aid and scholarships, visit the UAA Financial Aid Office.
For information about the typical charges for room and board, visit the UAA Financial Aid Office budget planning tool.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation offers a variety of scholarships. Award details and eligibility requirements may be found their website.
Questions? Contact Carrie King, PhD, RD, LD, CDE – Graduate Program Director at cdking@alaska.edu or 907-786-6597.