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General Administrative Assistant Schools in California

1,560 students earned General Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Administrative Assistant is the 19th most popular major in the state out of a total 92 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Administrative Assistant Majors in California

General Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 928
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 928
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 928
Associate Degree 413
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 219
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 219

Gender Distribution

In California, a general administrative assistant and secretarial science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 51.7%
  • White: 23.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for General Administrative Assistant Grads in California

309,690 people in the state and 2,735,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general administrative assistant and secretarial science.

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Wages for General Administrative Assistant Jobs in California

A typical salary for a general administrative assistant and secretarial science grad in the state is $43,670, compared to a typical salary of $38,030 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in California that offer general administrative assistant and secretarial science degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

#1

Merced College

Merced
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,645 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,445 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $11,522. 38% of the teachers are full time.

#1

Cuyamaca College

El Cajon
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,720 Total Students

34% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $5,256.

#3

Shasta College

Redding
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,121 Total Students

A typical student attending Shasta College will pay a net price of $4,841. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. 46% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Victor Valley College

Victorville
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,777 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,477. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,419 a year.

#5

Mt. San Jacinto College

San Jacinto
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,988 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $5,817. 18% of the teachers are full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,057 Total Students

20% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,265 a year. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
33,397 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,028. 69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 33 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Chabot College

Hayward
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,922 Total Students

A typical student attending Chabot College will pay a net price of $5,146. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Graduates earn an average $36,023 after graduation.

#9

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,248 Total Students

33% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Allan Hancock College grads earn an average salary of $32,177. A typical student attending Allan Hancock College will pay a net price of $3,814.

#9

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,573 Total Students

A typical student attending College of the Canyons will pay a net price of $5,094. The full-time teacher rate is 29%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

#9

Reedley College

Reedley
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,796 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,892. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
28,393 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. Graduates earn an average $33,878 after graduation.

General Administrative Assistant Careers in CA

Some of the careers general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants -5% $42,250
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants -15% $70,660

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to general administrative assistant and secretarial science.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
General Office & Clerical Services 17
Business & Office Technology 14

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