by our College Data Analytics Team
[Office Administration](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/business-administration-and-management/office-administration/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong office administration education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value office administration schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in office administration, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in office administration, no school beat Henry Ford Community College this year. Henry Ford Community College is a large public school located in the city of Dearborn. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,568, compared with $7,816 for out-of-state students. Office Administration graduates carry a median of $14,250 in student loans. Early-career office administration graduates make about $37,860. That is a strong return on a $14,250 median debt.
Washtenaw Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in office administration, landing the #2 spot this year. Washtenaw Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Ann Arbor. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,736, with out-of-state students paying around $6,504. Typical student debt for office administration graduates is $19,691. Office Administration graduates of Washtenaw Community College earn a median of $41,152 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Muskegon Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in office administration, landing the #3 spot this year. Muskegon Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Muskegon. In-state tuition and fees average $7,250, with out-of-state students paying around $16,010. Typical student debt for office administration graduates is $14,928. Early-career office administration graduates make about $48,267. That is a strong return on a $14,928 median debt.
Monroe County Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in office administration, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Monroe, Monroe County Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,759, while out-of-state students pay about $8,267. Office Administration graduates carry a median of $13,443 in student loans. Office Administration graduates of Monroe County Community College earn a median of $47,729 early in their careers. Set against $13,443 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
St Clair County Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in office administration, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Port Huron, St Clair County Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,212, with out-of-state students paying around $12,150. Students borrow a median of $16,379 to complete the office administration program here. Soon after graduation, office administration degree recipients from St Clair County Community College generally make around $45,735. That is a strong return on a $16,379 median debt.
Lake Michigan College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value office administration schools. Located in the rural area of Benton Harbor, Lake Michigan College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $5,445 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,755. Typical student debt for office administration graduates is $14,473. Soon after graduation, office administration degree recipients from Lake Michigan College generally make around $50,185. That is a strong return on a $14,473 median debt.
Wayne County Community College District ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value office administration schools. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne County Community College District is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,112, with out-of-state students paying around $4,067. Typical student debt for office administration graduates is $20,820. Soon after graduation, office administration degree recipients from Wayne County Community College District generally make around $48,892. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Eastern Michigan University earned the #8 position for value in office administration this year. Set in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $16,990 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for office administration graduates is $26,899. Office Administration graduates of Eastern Michigan University earn a median of $47,887 early in their careers. Set against $26,899 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Eastern Michigan University admits about 80% of applicants.
Siena Heights University earned the #9 position for value in office administration this year. Set in the town of Adrian, Siena Heights University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $30,778. Office Administration graduates carry a median of $23,437 in student loans. Office Administration graduates of Siena Heights University earn a median of $52,842 early in their careers. Set against $23,437 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
Lawrence Technological University placed #10 among the best values for office administration. Lawrence Technological University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Southfield. Students from in state pay about $44,760 in tuition and fees. Office Administration graduates carry a median of $27,799 in student loans. Early-career office administration graduates make about $99,853. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 56% of applicants are accepted.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.
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