by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 196 U.S. colleges awarded 2,975 degrees and certificates in Office Administration. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 46% of graduates. College Factual ranks 86 schools in its 2027 Best Office Administration Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $63,256 one year after completing, rising to $79,232 after four years.
A degree in Office Administration covers Office Management And Supervision. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Supervise And Manage The Operations And Personnel Of Business Offices And Management-Level Divisions. Includes Instruction In Employee Supervision, Management, And Labor Relations; Budgeting; Scheduling And Coordination; Office Systems Operation And Maintenance; Office Records Management, Organization, And Security; Office Facilities Design And Space Management; Preparation And Evaluation Of Business Management Data; And Public Relations.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, office administration is a widely-pursued major, with 2,975 degrees awarded annually. 196 colleges award office administration degrees, an average of 15 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 93.
By level, the 2,975 awards include 189 certificates, 1,084 associate degrees, 315 bachelor’s degrees and 1,374 master’s degrees.
Women earned 71% of office administration degrees and certificates in the latest year (2,113 of 2,975). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (1,284) and Hispanic or Latino (858), and international students earned 38.
College Factual ranks 86 schools in its 2027 Best Office Administration Schools ranking, including 40 for associate degrees, 20 for bachelor’s degrees and 6 for master’s degrees. It also ranks office administration schools within 21 states. In all, 196 colleges offer office administration programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Office Administration Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common office administration credential is the master’s degree: 1,374 of the 2,975 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to office administration call most for Active Listening, Reading Comprehension and Speaking, and for knowledge of Administration and Management, Customer and Personal Service and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Written Comprehension and Oral Expression.
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How long an office administration degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 189 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 1,084 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 315 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1,374 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to office administration, at 41.7%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 41.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 24.9% |
| Some college courses | 18.9% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 10.0% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.7% |
| Master’s degree | 1.8% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Office Administration, with an average median salary of $92,860; the strongest outlook belongs to Administrative Services Managers, at 9.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Administrative Officer, Business Manager, Business Office Manager and Administrative Coordinator.
The occupation related to office administration with the most projected jobs is First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers, at 1,904,234.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 1,904,234 | -0.4% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 425,994 | 9.0% |
Office Administration graduates earn a median $63,256 one year after completing their program, $79,232 after four years and $73,412 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $63,256 |
| 4 years | $79,232 |
| 5 years | $73,412 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to office administration, with a median salary of $158,084.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | $27,636 |
Office Administration has 15 similar majors in the Business, Management & Marketing field, which together award 418,777 degrees a year; the largest are Business Administration and Management, General (352,768), Organizational Leadership (16,833) and Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other (12,704). Browse all Business, Management & Marketing majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 352,768 |
| Organizational Leadership | 16,833 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 12,704 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 11,915 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 11,775 |
| Project Management | 6,038 |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | 2,443 |
| Retail Management | 1,363 |
| Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management | 805 |
| Transportation/Mobility Management | 506 |
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