Demographics of the Independent School Business Office

Key Research Findings 2025

Who works in the independent school business office, and what roles do they typically have? What are their professional backgrounds, and what are typical salaries for certain roles? Where is the profession heading and what are the top issues in the field today? This report provides answers to these questions and many more, with the only national analysis of: 

  • Demographic, educational and professional backgrounds of business office staff
  • Career history and career satisfaction among business office professionals
  • Trends impacting the independent school business office
  • Data on salaries by position, professional qualifications, demographics and school type.

This report is an exclusive offering from NBOA to help independent school business leaders better understand trends in the business office and the profession at large.

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Released: 2025

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