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. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools to find the best return on investment 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 Community College Of Aurora this year. Set in the city of Aurora, Community College Of Aurora is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,470, compared with $17,070 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,235 to complete the office administration program here. Early-career office administration graduates make about $38,496. That is a strong return on a $15,235 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Western Wyoming Community College one of the best values for office administration. Located in the town of Rock Springs, Western Wyoming Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,230 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,530. Students borrow a median of $8,500 to complete the office administration program here. Soon after graduation, office administration degree recipients from Western Wyoming Community College generally make around $53,554. Set against $8,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #3 makes Utah Valley University one of the best values for office administration. Utah Valley University is a very large public school located in the city of Orem. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,507, with out-of-state students paying around $18,489. Typical student debt for office administration graduates is $14,898. Office Administration graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $48,709 early in their careers. Set against $14,898 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Casper College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value office administration schools. Located in the city of Casper, Casper College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,410 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,710 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,598 to complete the office administration program here. Soon after graduation, office administration degree recipients from Casper College generally make around $49,729. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #5 makes Pikes Peak Community College one of the best values for office administration. Located in the suburb of Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Community College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,510, with out-of-state students paying around $17,110. Office Administration graduates carry a median of $16,066 in student loans. Soon after graduation, office administration degree recipients from Pikes Peak Community College generally make around $29,393. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Montana State University Billings ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value office administration schools. Located in the city of Billings, Montana State University Billings is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $7,280 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,897. Students borrow a median of $25,465 to complete the office administration program here. Soon after graduation, office administration degree recipients from Montana State University Billings generally make around $48,764. Set against $25,465 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Mesa State College earned the #7 position for value in office administration this year. Located in the city of Grand Junction, Mesa State College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,927, compared with $25,124 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for office administration graduates is $21,000. Soon after graduation, office administration degree recipients from Mesa State College generally make around $46,316. Set against $21,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.