Program Costs

Figure out how much your Nutrition Sciences degree will cost 

Tuition rates and fees are subject to change and are reviewed annually. 

MS In Nutrition Sciences Costs
Cost Type Year 1 (fall & spring) Year 2 (fall & spring) Total
UC Annual Tuition, In-state Student (includes instructional, general, campus life, ITIE, program fees): $15,332 $9216 $24,548
UC Annual Tuition, KY & IN Residency (includes instructional, general, campus life, ITIE, and program fees plus Metro Rate $15832 $9516 $25,348
UC Annual Tuition, Out-of-state student: (includes instructional, general, campus life, ITIE, and program fees plus Non-Residency Surcharge) $27,074 $16,260 $43,334
Textbooks (estimate based on purchase of new textbooks) $1,000 $500 $1,500
Annual Student Health Insurance 2024/25 rate (if not waived), summer included when spring is paid in first year $2428 $2428 $4856

*For students that start full-time; year 1 is two semesters full-time and year 2 is two semesters part-time.

MS in Nutrition Sciences - Clinical Sciences Costs* 
Cost Type Year 1 (fall & spring, summer) Year 2 (fall & spring) Total
UC Annual Tuition, In-state Student (includes instructional, general, campus life, ITIE, program fees):  $19,277 $15,332 $34,609
UC Annual Tuition, KY & IN Residency (includes instructional, general, campus life, ITIE, and program fees plus Metro Rate $19,777 $15,832 $35,609
UC Annual Tuition, Out-of-state student: (includes instructional, general, campus life, ITIE, and program fees plus Non-Residency Surcharge) $31,019 $27,074 $58,093
Textbooks (estimate based on purchase of new textbooks) $1,000 $1,000 $2000
Annual Student Health Insurance 2024/25 rate (if not waived), summer included when spring is paid in first year $2,428 $2,428 $4,856
CDR Exam Review Course   $399 $399
Physical Examination and Immunizations Updates, including annual Influenza immunization   $35 (varies) $35 (varies)
Background checks, drug screens (estimate)   $94 $94 
Lab Coat (estimate) $35   $35
Professional Membership Dues (ADA, GCDA, etc.)   $68 $68
MS in Nutrition Sciences - Accelerated Dietitian Nutritionist Program
Cost Type Year 1 (spring semester only) Year 2 (fall & spring) Total
UC Annual Tuition, In-state Student (includes instructional, general, campus life, ITIE, program fees): $7,666 $15,332 $22,998
UC Annual Tuition, KY & IN Residency (includes instructional, general, campus life, ITIE, and program fees plus Metro Rate $7,916 $15,832 $23,748
UC Annual Tuition, Out-of-state student: (includes instructional, general, campus life, ITIE, and program fees plus Non-Residency Surcharge) $13,537 $27,074 $40,611
Textbooks (estimate based on purchase of new textbooks) $500 $1,000 $1500
Annual Student Health Insurance 2024/25 rate (if not waived), summer included when spring is paid in first year $1,214 $2,428 $3,642
CDR Exam Review Course - $399 $399
Physical Examination and Immunizations Updates, including annual Influenza immunization - $35 (varies) $35 (varies)
Background checks, drug screens (estimate) - $94 $94 
Lab Coat (estimate) $35 - $35
Professional Membership Dues (ADA, GCDA, etc.)   $68 $68

Note for out-of-state students

If you’re a resident of Indiana or Kentucky, you may be eligible for special tuition rates—learn more about Kentucky residency and Indiana residency options.

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