by our College Data Analytics Team
[Office Administration](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/business-administration-and-management/office-administration/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for office administration students.
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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 Bristol Community College this year. Set in the suburb of Fall River, Bristol Community College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,832, with out-of-state students paying around $10,776. Typical student debt for office administration graduates is $8,628. Early-career office administration graduates make about $37,897. Set against $8,628 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Massasoit Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value office administration schools. Massasoit Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Brockton. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,376, compared with $10,320 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,738 to complete the office administration program here. Office Administration graduates of Massasoit Community College earn a median of $38,255 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #3 makes Vermont Technical College one of the best values for office administration. Set in the rural area of Randolph, Vermont Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,952, with out-of-state students paying around $22,296. Typical student debt for office administration graduates is $24,208. Soon after graduation, office administration degree recipients from Vermont Technical College generally make around $37,469. Set against $24,208 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Vermont Technical College admits about 82% of applicants.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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