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Associate’s Degrees in General Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

3,093 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 548 schools in the United States where you can get your associate's degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 44% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.0% of general administrative assistant and secretarial science graduates were international students.

Education Levels of General Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science Majors

In 2018-2019, 3,093 earned their associate's degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. This earns it the #5 spot on the list of the most popular associate's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general administrative assistant and secretarial science at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate’s Degree 3,093
Basic Certificate 2,938
Undergraduate Certificate 2,473
Bachelor’s Degree 115

Earnings of General Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science Majors With Associate’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate's degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. About 90.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 291
Women 2,802
Gender Diversity of Associate's Degrees in General Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

The racial-ethnic distribution of general administrative assistant and secretarial science associate’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 109
Black or African American 582
Hispanic or Latino 581
White 1,633
International Students 30
Other Races/Ethnicities 158
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of General Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science Associate's Degree Students

There are 548 colleges that offer an associate’s degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

75 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for general administrative assistant and secretarial science students seekingan associate's degree is Brigham Young University - Idaho. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 75 associate's degrees were handed out to general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors at BYU - I. About 84% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, Mississippi
55 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The general administrative assistant and secretarial science program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College awarded 55 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.

#3

Piedmont Technical College

Greenwood, South Carolina
41 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Piedmont Technical College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 41 associate's degrees were handed out to general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors at Piedmont Technical College. About 95% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, Georgia
38 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Central Georgia Technical College. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general administrative assistant and secretarial science program at Central Georgia Technical College awarded 38 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 92% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas
36 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arkansas Tech University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. Each year, around 12,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,256 per year.

The general administrative assistant and secretarial science program at Arkansas Tech University awarded 36 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 89% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Jefferson State Community College

Birmingham, Alabama
31 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Jefferson State Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The general administrative assistant and secretarial science program at Jefferson State Community College awarded 31 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 97% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Shelton State Community College

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
30 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Shelton State Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. The general administrative assistant and secretarial science program at Shelton State Community College awarded 30 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Greenville Technical College

Greenville, South Carolina
28 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Greenville Technical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general administrative assistant and secretarial science program at Greenville Technical College awarded 28 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 96% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Tri-County Technical College

Pendleton, South Carolina
28 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tri-County Technical College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. Roughly 6,000 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 28 associate's degrees were handed out to general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors at TCTC. About 96% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Gadsden State Community College

Gadsden, Alabama
26 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Gadsden State Community College. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general administrative assistant and secretarial science program at Gadsden State Community College awarded 26 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.

#10

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
26 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ivy Tech Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 26 people received their associate's degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

24 Yearly Graduations
96% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Ponce. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 24 people received their associate's degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science from Maria E. Archeval Salamo de Valdes. Of these students, 96% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

24 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Wallace Community College, Dothan. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 24 people received their associate's degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science from Wallace, Dothan. About 83% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

23 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Louisiana Technical Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 23 associate's degrees were handed out to general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors at Central Louisiana Technical Community College. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.

#14

Northeast Alabama Community College

Rainsville, Alabama
23 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northeast Alabama Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 23 people received their associate's degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science from Northeast. Of these students, 100% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
23 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Chippewa Valley Technical College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 23 associate's degrees were handed out to general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors at CVTC. Of these students, 100% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, Georgia
23 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Gwinnett Technical College. Each year, around 9,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general administrative assistant and secretarial science program at Gwinnett Technical College awarded 23 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 83% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Trident Technical College

Charleston, South Carolina
23 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Trident Technical College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. Each year, around 12,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 23 associate's degrees were handed out to general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors at Trident Technical College. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.

#14

Coastal Alabama Community College

Bay Minette, Alabama
23 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Coastal Alabama Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 23 associate's degrees were handed out to general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors at Coastal Alabama Community College. About 91% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Spartanburg Community College

Spartanburg, South Carolina
22 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Spartanburg Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 22 associate's degrees were handed out to general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors at Spartanburg Community College. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to general administrative assistant and secretarial science that offer associate’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Business & Office Technology 342
Executive Assistant 323
Other Business Operations Support 202
General Office & Clerical Services 136
Customer Service Support 14

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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