Estimated Program Cost - Graduate Program
Estimated Program Expenses* (updated 5-7-25)
Total estimated cost, Resident Tuition, without cost of room and board: $31,887
Total estimated cost, Non-Resident Tuition, without cost of room and board: $55,219
Note: Graduate students who qualify for the Western Regional Graduate Program pay the in-state tuition rate.
| Expenses | Cost |
|---|---|
| DICAS application fee (for non-Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ students) | $50 for first program |
| Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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 | $2500 |
Estimated Additional Costs*
| Expenses during the program: |
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Tuition is $528 per graduate credit (resident rate; may increase) or $1,128 per graduate credit for non-residents
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| Fees are approximately $70 per graduate credit |
| Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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 $225 |
| 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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Financial Aid Office.
For information about the typical charges for room and board, visit the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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
Questions? Contact Carrie King, PhD, RD, LD, CDE – Graduate Program Director at cdking@alaska.edu or 907-786-6597.






