Prepare for beginning or continuing careers in the administration of nursing homes, assisted living, supportive living and independent living residential and community care programs. This option within the M.S. in Aging Studies builds the knowledge and skills long-term care leaders need.
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"From the moment I stepped onto campus, every professor, staff member, and student I encountered treated me with such genuine warmth and respect, as if I were already a valued member of their community. Despite not having officially joined the EIU family, I immediately felt a deep sense of belonging. The atmosphere was one of comfort and inclusivity, where everyone seemed genuinely invested in my success and well-being."Abbey McCordAging Studies: Long-Term Care Administration | Class of 2025
The Long-Term Care Administration option in the M.S. in Aging Studies prepares you for beginning or continuing careers in the administration of nursing homes, assisted living, supportive living and independent living residential and community care programs. It is a fit if you want to lead organizations that care for older adults.
View in CatalogFederal 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)
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. Students who borrowed for the same program before July 1, 2026 may have different limits.
$15,147 total, just 15% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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