by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 23 U.S. colleges awarded 148 degrees and certificates in Long Term Care Administration/Management. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 71% of graduates. College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Long Term Care Administration/Management Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $35,689 one year after completing, rising to $45,915 after four years.
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Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., long term care administration/management is a widely-pursued major, with 148 degrees awarded annually. 23 colleges award long term care administration/management degrees, an average of 6 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 20.
By level, the 148 awards include 5 associate degrees, 38 bachelor’s degrees and 105 master’s degrees.
Women earned 78% of long term care administration/management degrees and certificates in the latest year (116 of 148). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (78) and Black or African American (33), and international students earned 1.
College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Long Term Care Administration/Management Schools ranking, including 3 for bachelor’s degrees and 2 for master’s degrees. It also ranks long term care administration/management schools within 1 state. In all, 23 colleges offer long term care administration/management programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Long Term Care Administration/Management Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common long term care administration/management credential is the master’s degree: 105 of the 148 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to long term care administration/management call most for Critical Thinking, Speaking and Social Perceptiveness, and for knowledge of Administration and Management, English Language and Customer and Personal Service, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Written Comprehension and Speech Clarity.
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How long a long term care administration/management degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 5 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 38 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 105 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to long term care administration/management, at 46.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 46.4% |
| Master’s degree | 21.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 10.7% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 7.1% |
| Some college courses | 3.6% |
| Post-doctoral training | 3.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3.6% |
| First professional degree | 3.6% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Long Term Care Administration/Management, with an average median salary of $129,557; the strongest outlook belongs to Medical and Health Services Managers, at 8.8% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Medical Office Coordinator, Hospice Director, Nursing Services Director and Long Term Care Administrator.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to long term care administration/management, at 419,330.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 419,330 | 8.8% |
Long Term Care Administration/Management graduates earn a median $35,689 one year after completing their program, $45,915 after four years and $40,536 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,689 |
| 4 years | $45,915 |
| 5 years | $40,536 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to long term care administration/management, with a median salary of $129,557.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
Long Term Care Administration/Management has 23 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 88,857 degrees a year; the largest are Health/Health Care Administration/Management (28,683), Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician (12,262) and Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller (11,432). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
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