by our College Data Analytics TeamBusiness Machine Repair (CIP 47.0102) is part of the Mechanic & Repair Technologies field of study, alongside 7 related programs, but no U.S. college reported business machine repair graduates to IPEDS in the latest year. Graduates earn a median $35,701 one year after completing, rising to $45,855 after four years.
A major in Business Machine Repair involves the study of Business Machine Repair. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Apply Technical Knowledge And Skills To Maintain And Repair A Variety Of Office Machines, Such As Typewriters, Word Processing And Dictation Machines, Calculators, Data Processing Equipment, Duplicating Machines, And Mailing Machines. Includes Instruction In Diagnostic Techniques, The Use Of Testing Equipment, And The Principles Of Mechanics, Electricity, And Electronics As They Relate To The Repair Of Business Machines.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
O*NET rates Repairing the most important skill for jobs related to business machine repair, at 3.6 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Computers and Electronics, Customer and Personal Service and Mechanical. The most important abilities are Near Vision, Oral Comprehension and Oral Expression.
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Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to business machine repair, at 33.0%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 33.0% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 31.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 28.1% |
| Some college courses | 7.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 0.4% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Business Machine Repair, with an average median salary of $77,621; the strongest outlook belongs to Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers, at 7.9% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Typewriter Mechanic, Dictating Machine Mechanic, Assembly Technician and Field Engineer.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to business machine repair, at 447,634.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 447,634 | 7.9% |
Business Machine Repair graduates earn a median $35,701 one year after completing their program, $45,855 after four years and $41,490 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,701 |
| 4 years | $45,855 |
| 5 years | $41,490 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to business machine repair, with a median salary of $77,621.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | $77,621 |
Business Machine Repair has 7 similar majors in the Mechanic & Repair Technologies field, which together award 10,791 degrees a year; the largest are Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General (3,360), Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician (3,331) and Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician (2,573). Browse all Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors or the full list of college majors.
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