by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 113 U.S. colleges awarded 2,125 degrees and certificates in Business & Office Technology. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 76% of graduates. College Factual ranks 41 schools in its 2027 Best Business & Office Technology Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $24,528 one year after completing, rising to $34,269 after four years.
A major in Business & Office Technology involves the study of Business/office Automation/technology/data Entry. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Support Business Information Operations By Using Computer Equipment To Enter, Process, And Retrieve Data For A Wide Variety Of Administrative Purposes. Includes Instruction In Using Basic Business Software And Hardware, Business Computer Networking, Principles Of Desktop Publishing, Preparing Mass Mailings, Compiling And Editing Spreadsheets, List Maintenance, Preparing Tables And Graphs, Receipt Control, And Preparing Business Performance Reports.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, business & office technology draws strong interest, with 2,125 degrees awarded annually. 113 colleges award business & office technology degrees, an average of 19 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 530.
By level, the 2,125 awards include 190 certificates, 179 associate degrees, 61 bachelor’s degrees and 1,620 master’s degrees.
Women earned 58% of business & office technology degrees and certificates in the latest year (1,240 of 2,125). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (829) and Hispanic or Latino (548), and international students earned 22.
College Factual ranks 41 schools in its 2027 Best Business & Office Technology Schools ranking, including 9 for associate degrees and 2 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks business & office technology schools within 3 states. In all, 113 colleges offer business & office technology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Business & Office Technology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common business & office technology credential is the master’s degree: 1,620 of the 2,125 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to business & office technology call most for Reading Comprehension, Active Listening and Speaking, and for knowledge of Administrative, English Language and Personnel and Human Resources, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Comprehension and Oral Expression.
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How long a business & office technology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 190 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 179 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 61 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1,620 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to business & office technology, at 31.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 31.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 24.1% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 22.7% |
| Some college courses | 16.6% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 4.1% |
| Master’s degree | 0.6% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Business & Office Technology, with an average median salary of $45,621; the strongest outlook belongs to Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping, at 11.9% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Human Resources Clerk (HR Clerk), Benefits Coordinator, Benefits Clerk and Resource Coordinator.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to business & office technology, at 1,062,982.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | 1,062,982 | 11.9% |
| Data Entry Keyers | 418,460 | 10.1% |
Business & Office Technology graduates earn a median $24,528 one year after completing their program, $34,269 after four years and $31,354 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,528 |
| 4 years | $34,269 |
| 5 years | $31,354 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to business & office technology, with a median salary of $57,361.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | $57,361 |
| Data Entry Keyers | $33,881 |
Business & Office Technology has 8 similar majors in the Business, Management & Marketing field, which together award 12,770 degrees a year; the largest are Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General (7,105), Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation (2,464) and General Office Occupations and Clerical Services (1,140). Browse all Business, Management & Marketing majors or the full list of college majors.
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