Cheapest Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Colleges in Connecticut

Connecticut's dietetics programs split dramatically between UConn's regional campuses offering net costs around $11,000 to $14,000 and the University of New Haven at $34,089. This gap matters significantly given the field's $36,134 median earnings. Hartford's insurance industry and Yale-New Haven Health system create steady demand for nutrition professionals who understand clinical protocols and population health management across the state's aging demographics.

Programs

$8,896 – $34,089

Net Price Range

$36,134

Avg. Program Earnings

63.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, Connecticut	$8,896	$17,462	59.5%	97.9%
2	University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, Connecticut	$11,504	$17,462	56.7%	97.4%
3	University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, Connecticut	$13,339	$17,452	65.4%	97.3%
4	University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, Connecticut	$14,059	$17,472	56.9%	92.2%
5	University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut	$22,886	$20,366	83.8%	54.5%
6	University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut	$34,089	$45,730	59.2%	91.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $25,000 cost difference between Connecticut's cheapest and most expensive dietetics programs?

The University of Connecticut's regional campuses in Waterbury, Groton, and Hartford offer the same accredited program as the main Storrs campus but with net costs between $8,896 and $14,059. The University of New Haven, as a private institution, charges $34,089 despite similar graduation rates around 59 percent.

How do acceptance rates vary among Connecticut's dietetics programs?

Most UConn campuses maintain acceptance rates above 92 percent, with Waterbury reaching 97.91 percent. The main Storrs campus proves more selective at 54.51 percent, though it delivers the highest graduation rate at 83.80 percent among all six programs.

Does program location affect career prospects for dietetics graduates in Connecticut?

Hartford campus graduates enter a market with major health systems like Hartford Healthcare and Saint Francis Hospital. Stamford provides access to corporate wellness programs in finance, while the Storrs location connects students to UConn Health research opportunities in clinical nutrition.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.