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Associate Degrees in Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

286 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 79 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an associate degree in executive assistant/executive secretary. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 27% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.7% of executive assistant/executive secretary graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 286 students earned their associate degree in executive assistant/executive secretary. This earns it the #25 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in executive assistant/executive secretary at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Basic Certificate 1,057
Undergraduate Certificate 344
Associate Degree 286
Bachelor’s Degree 85

Earnings of Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary Majors With Associate 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 degree in executive assistant/executive secretary. About 91.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 25
Women 261
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The racial-ethnic distribution of executive assistant/executive secretary associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 3
Black or African American 29
Hispanic or Latino 33
White 200
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 19
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There are 79 colleges that offer an associate degree in executive assistant/executive secretary. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
62 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ivy Tech Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for executive assistant/executive secretary majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. The executive assistant/executive secretary program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 62 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 94% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Eastern Gateway Community College

Steubenville, Ohio
32 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for executive assistant/executive secretary majors who are seeking their associate degree is Eastern Gateway Community College. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 associate degrees were handed out to executive assistant/executive secretary majors at Eastern Gateway Community College. About 94% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Spokane Community College

Spokane, Washington
22 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Spokane Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in executive assistant/executive secretary. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The executive assistant/executive secretary program at Spokane Community College awarded 22 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

El Centro College

Dallas, Texas
16 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
81% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for executive assistant/executive secretary majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Centro College. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 associate degrees were handed out to executive assistant/executive secretary majors at El Centro College. Of these students, 81% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas
13 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in executive assistant/executive secretary. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,092 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to executive assistant/executive secretary majors at UAFS. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#6

Quinsigamond Community College

Worcester, Massachusetts
12 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Quinsigamond Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in executive assistant/executive secretary. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their associate degree in executive assistant/executive secretary from Quinsigamond Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Bellingham Technical College

Bellingham, Washington
11 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bellingham Technical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in executive assistant/executive secretary. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their associate degree in executive assistant/executive secretary from Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute. Of these students, 91% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Parkland College

Champaign, Illinois
9 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Parkland College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in executive assistant/executive secretary. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. The executive assistant/executive secretary program at Parkland College awarded 9 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 89% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

9 Yearly Graduations
89% Women

Maysville Community and Technical College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in executive assistant/executive secretary. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 associate degrees were handed out to executive assistant/executive secretary majors at Maysville Community and Technical College.

#8

Kilgore College

Kilgore, Texas
9 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kilgore College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in executive assistant/executive secretary. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their associate degree in executive assistant/executive secretary from Kilgore College. Of these students, 100% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

8 Yearly Graduations
88% Women

Bluegrass Community and Technical College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in executive assistant/executive secretary. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The executive assistant/executive secretary program at Bluegrass Community and Technical College awarded 8 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

7 Yearly Graduations
57% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for executive assistant/executive secretary majors who are seeking their associate degree is Hudson Valley Community College. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 associate degrees were handed out to executive assistant/executive secretary majors at HVCC.

#13

Mt. Hood Community College

Gresham, Oregon
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mt. Hood Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in executive assistant/executive secretary. The executive assistant/executive secretary program at Mt. Hood Community College awarded 6 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, Illinois
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of DuPage comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in executive assistant/executive secretary. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their associate degree in executive assistant/executive secretary from COD. Of these students, 100% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Hopkinsville Community College

Hopkinsville, Kentucky
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for executive assistant/executive secretary majors who are seeking their associate degree is Hopkinsville Community College. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 associate degrees were handed out to executive assistant/executive secretary majors at Hopkinsville Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, Minnesota
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for executive assistant/executive secretary majors who are seeking their associate degree is Saint Paul College. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their associate degree in executive assistant/executive secretary from Saint Paul College. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Nassau Community College

Garden City, New York
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Nassau Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in executive assistant/executive secretary. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their associate degree in executive assistant/executive secretary from Nassau Community College. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Edison State Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in executive assistant/executive secretary. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their associate degree in executive assistant/executive secretary from Edison Community College.

#15

Alvin Community College

Alvin, Texas
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Alvin Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in executive assistant/executive secretary. The executive assistant/executive secretary program at Alvin Community College awarded 4 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Humacao Community College

Humacao, Puerto Rico
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Humacao Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in executive assistant/executive secretary. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their associate degree in executive assistant/executive secretary from Humacao Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to executive assistant/executive secretary that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Administrative Assistant 2,590
Business & Office Technology 235
Other Business Operations Support 181
Customer Service Support 84
General Office & Clerical Services 80

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.

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