Long-Term Care Administration
Are you interested in a career in long-term care? MCC's program is 100% online and has been preparing students for this field since the early 1970s. Long-term care is one of the fastest-growing fields in Texas, and MCC is a great place to start!
Our mission is to prepare students for successful careers as administrators and managers of long-term care facilities in Texas. Because the program is fully online, you can complete your coursework on your schedule while meeting the educational requirements of both MCC and the State of Texas.
Career Opportunities
Graduates go on to become:
- Nursing Facility Administrator
- Assisted Living Facility Manager
- Continuing Care Retirement Community Director
- Veterans' Home Administrator
- Long-Term Care Consultant
Earning Potential
Assisted Living Facility Manager: $84k
Nursing Facility Administrator: $115k
For more salary information, check out Texas Wages.
Choose Your Path
MCC offers two credentials, and many students pursue both.
Assisted Living Management
Certificate | 3credit hours | Beginning Summer 2027
- One online summer course
- No internship required
Licensed Nursing Facility Administrator
Certificate | 24 credit hours + internship
- Complete 4 core courses plus a supervised internship (1,000+ hours)
- Internship completed at an approved facility in Texas
- Bachelor's degree required
- Licensure Exams required
Estimated Cost
Your cost depends on your residency status.
- Financial Aid – Explore grants, scholarships, and aid options.
- Tuition & Fee Worksheets – Enter your credit hours to see an estimated cost.
Estimates cover tuition, fees, and required learning materials for core courses only. General education coursework is not included. Contact Student Admissions with residency questions.
Contact
noliver@mclennan.edu
254-717-6622 (text)
Program Highlights
An MCC Administrator-in-Training (AIT) student with residents during her internship.