Texas State University · San Marcos, Texas
Master of Long-Term Care Administration (MLTCA)
What Should You Know About Master of Long-Term Care Administration (MLTCA) at Texas State University?
Master of Long-Term Care Administration (MLTCA) is a master's degree program at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, offered online. It requires 33 credit hours. At $502 per credit, estimated tuition is $16,566 before fees. Texas State University is on CAHME's accredited list, but this program isn't the one CAHME accredits.
Program Details
| Degree | Master's (MS or MA in healthcare administration or management) |
|---|---|
| Format | online |
| Credits | 33 credit hours |
| Residency or internship | Administrator-in-Training (AIT) internship (LTCA 5681 taken twice, 12 credit hours) |
| Tuition | $502 per credit hour; $1,506 per course; $16,566 per program |
From health.txst.edu, reviewed September 28, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- Estimated tuition of $16,566 is the 11th lowest of 60 MS / MA programs on this site with an estimate (median $23,400).
- Its 33 credits compare with a median of 36 for MS / MA programs, one of the shorter programs.
- This site lists 67 online MS / MA programs, this one included.
- Texas State University is on CAHME's list, but this program is not the one the accreditation covers.
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Master of Long-Term Care Administration (MLTCA): Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Long-Term Care Administration (MLTCA) at Texas State University Cost?
$502 per credit hour; $1,506 per course; $16,566 per program. That works out to about $16,566 for 33 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Texas State University.
How Long Is Master of Long-Term Care Administration (MLTCA)?
33 credit hours, according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Long-Term Care Administration (MLTCA) Include a Residency or Internship?
Administrator-in-Training (AIT) internship (LTCA 5681 taken twice, 12 credit hours).
Is Master of Long-Term Care Administration (MLTCA) CAHME Accredited?
Texas State University is on CAHME's accredited list, but this program isn't the one CAHME accredits.