Minnesota State Mankato offers one of the most affordable Master's Coordinated Programs in the region, providing exceptional value for students pursuing advanced education and supervised practice experiences.
Program Costs
The Master's Coordinated Program consists of 40 graduate credits plus 16 credits of Supervised Practice coursework.
Estimated tuition and fees:
- Graduate tuition and fees: $596.19 per credit
- Supervised Practice fee: Additional $500 per credit for 16 supervised practice credits
- Total estimated tuition and fees: $30,768 over the two-year program
For detailed and current tuition information, students can consult the program director or visit the Graduate Student Cost of Attendance page.
Additional Expenses
While several courses have no textbook or course material costs, students should budget approximately:
- $1,000 for textbooks, materials and program-related fees during the graduate phase of the program
Graduate Students may be eligible for:
Additional Student Support
MSU is committed to helping students succeed both academically and professionally. Students may benefit from:
- University-funded graduate student travel support
- Department-funded registration for one professional conference per year for both undergraduate and graduate students
- Scholarship opportunities made possible through the generosity of program donors
- Support through the Linda Hachfeld Endowment Fund
Adademic Membership Support
Thanks to the generosity of a proud program alumna, the Linda Hachfeld Endowment Fund helps cover the cost of:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics student membership
- Membership in one Dietetic Practice Group (DPG)
This benefit is available to students during their master's program and provides valuable opportunities for professional networking, leadership development, and engagement with the nutrition and dietetics profession.