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General Administrative Assistant Schools in Illinois

215 students earned General Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Administrative Assistant is the 36th most popular major in the state out of a total 93 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Administrative Assistant Majors in Illinois

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 103
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 103
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 103
Associate Degree 73
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 39
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 39

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 16.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.8%
  • White: 45.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for General Administrative Assistant Grads in Illinois

97,920 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 Illinois

In this state, general administrative assistant and secretarial science grads earn an average of $37,930. Nationwide, they make an average of $38,030.

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There are 13 colleges in Illinois that offer general administrative assistant and secretarial science degrees. Learn about the most popular 13 below:

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,854 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.40%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,569 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $4,989.

#2

Fox College

Bedford Park
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
404 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,756 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 6.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $14,435.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

27% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 8.90% which is lower than average.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,245 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. A typical student attending Kankakee Community College will pay a net price of $6,654. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
901 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $16,035. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

#6

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,814 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,500 a year. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending MCC will pay a net price of $7,706.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,995.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,882 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,140 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 50% get financial aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,626 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $7,261. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#9

Morton College

Cicero
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,618 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,637 after graduation. The 9.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,762 Total Students

29% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,010 Total Students

The 9.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,382. The full-time teacher rate is 22%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,485 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. A typical student attending Heartland Community College will pay a net price of $10,991.

General Administrative Assistant Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants -9% $36,200
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants -19% $57,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Executive Assistant 21
Warehousing & Inventory Management 15
Business & Office Technology 5
General Office & Clerical Services 1

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