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Aging Studies: Long-Term Care Administration

The M.S. in Aging Studies: Long Term Care Administration prepares students for beginning or continuing careers focused on but not limited to the administration of nursing homes and assisted living, supportive living, and independent living residen...

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Degree Level
Master of Science
Delivery
Fully Online
Credit Hours
33 Total, 33 in Major
Careers
Medical, Managers
Aging Studies: Long-Term Care Administration students at EIU

Why Study Aging Studies: Long-Term Care Administration at EIU?

  • Learn through hands-on, project-based coursework
  • Work closely with faculty in small class settings
  • Prepare for a wide range of careers across almost every industry
"I didn't expect to get real experience this early, but by my sophomore year I was already working on projects that felt like actual marketing work. It made me feel confident that I'm ready for what comes next."
Alex Wilcoxon
Marketing | Junior
Alex Wilcoxon, Marketing at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Project-based coursework
  • Collaborative learning experiences
  • Opportunities for internships and applied work
Hands-On Experience, Aging Studies: Long-Term Care Administration students at EIU

What You'll Learn

 

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$123,860
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Medical & Health Services Managers
  • Facilities Managers
  • Security Managers
  • Business Teachers, Postsecondary
  • First-Line Supervisors of Office &…

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly · Openings
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Enterprising

Financing Your Degree Under the 2026 Rules

Federal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:

Estimated total for this degree: ~$15,147 (tuition and fees)

  • ✓ That's only about 15% of the new $100,000 lifetime graduate borrowing limit - leaving room for whatever comes next in your career.
  • ✓ A typical full-time year here runs about $8,262 - well under the new $20,500 annual federal loan limit, so federal loans alone can cover tuition and fees.
  • ✓ Working? If your employer offers it, they can provide up to $5,250 per year tax-free toward your education - at EIU's rates, that can cover a good share of a part-time master's.

Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing.

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15% of lifetime limit

$15,147 total, just 15% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit

Connect With Us

Dr. Kathleen O'Rourke
Professor, Aging Studies Graduate Coordinator, & Human Services Graduate Coordinator
kaorourke@eiu.edu
2014 Klehm Hall
217-581-6076
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Dianne Timm
Chair, School of Human Development
dtimm@eiu.edu
2109
217-581-5327
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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