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Associate Degrees in General Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

2,590 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
An associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science is offered at 528 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 46% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.8% of general administrative assistant and secretarial science graduates were international students.

Education Levels of General Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science Majors

In 2020-2021, 2,590 associate degrees were awarded to general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors. This makes it the 6th most popular associate degree program in the country.

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 Degree 2,590
Basic Certificate 2,290
Undergraduate Certificate 1,862
Bachelor’s Degree 105

Earnings of General Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science 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 general administrative assistant and secretarial science. About 90.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 239
Women 2,351
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The racial-ethnic distribution of general administrative assistant and secretarial science associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 98
Black or African American 469
Hispanic or Latino 515
White 1,334
International Students 22
Other Races/Ethnicities 152
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There are 528 colleges that offer an associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

73 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for general administrative assistant and secretarial science students seekingan associate degree is Brigham Young University - Idaho. Roughly 44,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 people received their associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science from BYU - I. About 85% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, Mississippi
43 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. Roughly 8,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 associate degrees were handed out to general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Of these students, 86% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

34 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Gadsden State Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 associate degrees were handed out to general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors at GSCC. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

29 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wallace Community College, Dothan is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 associate degrees were handed out to general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors at Wallace, Dothan. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#4

Trident Technical College

Charleston, South Carolina
29 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Trident Technical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 associate degrees were handed out to general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors at Trident Technical College. Of these students, 100% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Cuyamaca College

El Cajon, California
28 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cuyamaca College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science from Cuyamaca College. About 93% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Merced College

Merced, California
28 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Merced College. Each year, around 10,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 associate degrees were handed out to general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors at Merced Community College District. Of these students, 93% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Piedmont Technical College

Greenwood, South Carolina
27 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Piedmont Technical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. The general administrative assistant and secretarial science program at Piedmont Technical College awarded 27 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#8

Spartanburg Community College

Spartanburg, South Carolina
27 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Spartanburg Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 associate degrees were handed out to general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors at Spartanburg Community College. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#10

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, Georgia
25 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Gwinnett Technical College. Each year, around 8,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 associate degrees were handed out to general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors at GTC. Of these students, 84% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Shelton State Community College

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
24 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Shelton State Community College. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 associate degrees were handed out to general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors at Shelton State Community College. About 96% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Shasta College

Redding, California
24 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Shasta College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 associate degrees were handed out to general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors at Shasta College. Of these students, 79% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

24 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Central Louisiana Technical Community College. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 associate degrees were handed out to general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors at Central Louisiana Technical Community College. About 88% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, Michigan
24 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Washtenaw Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science from Washtenaw Community College. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.

#11

Hostos Community College

Bronx, New York
24 Yearly Graduations
83% Women

The 11th most popular school in the country for general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Hostos Community College. Each year, around 6,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science from Hostos. About 83% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas
23 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arkansas Tech University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,414 per year. The general administrative assistant and secretarial science program at Arkansas Tech University awarded 23 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Jefferson State Community College

Birmingham, Alabama
22 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Jefferson State Community College. Each year, around 8,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science from Jeff State. Of these students, 95% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Victor Valley College

Victorville, California
21 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Victor Valley College. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general administrative assistant and secretarial science program at Victor Valley College awarded 21 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

21 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. The general administrative assistant and secretarial science program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College awarded 21 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Northeast State Community College

Blountville, Tennessee
21 Yearly Graduations
90% Women

Northeast State Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science from Northeast State Technical Community College.

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

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Executive Assistant 286
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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