Financial Information

Estimated Program Expenses

Dietetic Internships

Student Liability Insurance - $17

Health Insurance - varies upon chosen plan

Housing - varies

  • Off-campus apartments in Johnson City (Housing costs are dependent on location and if accommodations are shared) - $350-600/month
  • On-campus graduate housing (Water, telephone, and cable TV hookup are furnished. Electric is extra.) - $300-515/month

Transportation (for gas) - varies

Lab jacket/coat (minimum of 1) - $25-30

Books and supplies - $200-$400/semester

Student membership to:

  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - $58.00 
  • Tri-Cities Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - $10.00

Physical Exam & Laboratory tests (Student Health Services) - $100.00   

  • Hep B (series of three required) - $90 each   
  • TB skin testing - $10.00 each

Criminal Background Investigation - $65.00

10 panel Drug Screen - $45.00

CPR Certification - $45.00

Fees and tuition are subject to change each academic year. Please visit the university's Tuition and Fees page for the most up-to-date information. 


Financial Aid

In the past five years 100% of dietetic interns in the clinical nutrition master's degree program who applied have obtained a graduate assistantship or tuition scholarship.

Graduate Assistantships (GA)
Students who wish to be considered for a graduate assistantship should indicate their intent on the Graduate School Application. The graduate assistantships in this department are 1/2 time GA positions. 

Students receiving graduate assistantships must register for at least nine graduate hours per semester in their program and work 10 hours per week. Out-of-state tuition is waived for graduate students who hold assistantships. All or part of the in-state tuition may be covered for fall and spring terms in the first year.

The Office of Financial Aid at East Tennessee State University provides a broad spectrum of programs to assist students in financing their college education. The university is committed to providing access to students through a variety of resources, which include scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs. Additional information can be found in the Graduate Catalog.