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.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for office administration students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the office administration degrees they offer, see the list below.
Owens Community College earned the #1 spot for value among office administration schools in Ohio. Located in the suburb of Perrysburg, Owens Community College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,870, compared with $10,502 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for office administration graduates is $18,800. Early-career office administration graduates make about $35,175. That is a strong return on a $18,800 median debt.
Miami University Hamilton came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value office administration schools. Miami University Hamilton is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Hamilton. Students from in state pay about $7,012 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,811 for out-of-state students. Office Administration graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Office Administration graduates of Miami University Hamilton earn a median of $44,428 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northwest State Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value office administration schools. Northwest State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Archbold. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,698, with out-of-state students paying around $9,170. Typical student debt for office administration graduates is $9,991. Early-career office administration graduates make about $42,324. That is a strong return on a $9,991 median debt.
University Of Akron Main Campus came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value office administration schools. Set in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,135, compared with $20,815 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,073 to complete the office administration program here. Office Administration graduates of University Of Akron Main Campus earn a median of $56,818 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,073 median debt. University Of Akron Main Campus admits about 60% of applicants.
Ashland University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value office administration schools. Ashland University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Ashland. Students from in state pay about $31,210 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for office administration graduates is $26,889. Early-career office administration graduates make about $48,852. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
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University Of Rio Grande ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value office administration schools. University Of Rio Grande is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Rio Grande. In-state tuition and fees average $20,560. Typical student debt for office administration graduates is $19,750. Early-career office administration graduates make about $46,611. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.