Cost and Aid – Zilber College of Public Health

The Zilber College of Public Health website provides general information about tuition, scholarships, and fellowships. More detailed information about the MPH-Nutrition and Dietetics program can be found below.

Approximate costs* of participating in the MPH-Nutrition and Dietetics two-year program are as follows: 

Approximate tuition based on 2-year full-time enrollment (including 2 summers)	$31,891 (resident) $67,150 (non-resident) Non-resident tuition costs are lower for residents of Minnesota and those participating in the Midwest Student Exchange. Refer to the UWM Bursar Office Graduate Fee Schedule for details.
Housing	Cost varies
Textbooks	$1,200
Program-specific software and technology-related fees	$400
Instructional technology fee for online and hybrid courses	Varies depending upon number of online or hybrid courses selected ($30/credit)
Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics student membership	$58/year
Background check	$25
Substance screening	Cost varies
Physical exam	Cost varies
Health insurance	Cost varies
Professional liability insurance	Provided by UWM Additional insurance available for $35/year
Lab coats and professional attire	Cost varies
ServSafe Manager course and exam	$179
CPR Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers	$50
RDN exam preparation aid	$250
RDN credentialing exam (not part of program)	$200

* Please note that actual expenses may vary from what is displayed in the table above. The table will be updated to better reflect anticipated costs of enrollment. Additional details will be provided at the program orientation and throughout the program’s duration about the timing of expenditures, method(s) of payment.

Financial aid and scholarships

Students applying to the program for Fall 2023 who also wish to apply for FAFSA must submit their application by June 30, 2023. Students do not need to wait to be officially admitted to the program to apply for FAFSA. More information about financing your UWM education can be found at UWM’s One Stop Enrollment and Financial Services. 

Information specific to financial support of graduate study (e.g., assistantships, fellowships, travel awards, on-campus employment) can be found at the UWM Graduate School website. 

Scholarships are also available via Zilber College of Public Health, the Wisconsin Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 