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General Administrative Assistant Schools in Iowa

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

In terms of popularity, General Administrative Assistant is the 25th most popular major in the state out of a total 67 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Administrative Assistant Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 53
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 40
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 40
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 30
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 30
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 30
Bachelor’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.6%
  • White: 72.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 2.4%
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Jobs for General Administrative Assistant Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 22,510 people employed in jobs related to a general administrative assistant and secretarial science degree, compared to 2,735,840 nationwide.

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Wages for General Administrative Assistant Jobs in Iowa

In this state, general administrative assistant and secretarial science grads earn an average of $35,210. Nationwide, they make an average of $38,030.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer general administrative assistant and secretarial science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 9.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $29,935 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,279 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 93% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending IHCC will pay a net price of $8,242.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
504 Total Students

In their early career, FBBC&TS grads earn an average salary of $28,349. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#4

Dordt University

Sioux Center
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,662 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,889 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,042 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,704 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,467 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,681 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,480. In their early career, North Iowa Area Community College grads earn an average salary of $32,368. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,162 Total Students

34% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,360 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.60%. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid.

#10

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,906. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. In their early career, Kirkwood Community College grads earn an average salary of $32,553.

General Administrative Assistant Careers in IA

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

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants -5% $34,450
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants -14% $49,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Executive Assistant 3

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