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General Administrative Assistant Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 383 students earned their General Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science degrees in MS.

A General Administrative Assistant major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Administrative Assistant Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 267
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 267
Associate Degree 116

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 42.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%
  • White: 49.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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Jobs for General Administrative Assistant Grads in Mississippi

24,800 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 Mississippi

General Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science grads earn an average of $32,160 in the state and $38,030 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Mississippi that offer general administrative assistant and secretarial science degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,187. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,764 a year.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,181 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,615 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,392 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. In their early career, EMCC grads earn an average salary of $25,112. A typical student attending EMCC will pay a net price of $5,940.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,833. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,092 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,664 after earning their degree at this institution. 58% of the teachers are full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,612 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $19,193 a year.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,535 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,152 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $5,187.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,003 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,914. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,096 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. A typical student attending Mississippi Delta Community College will pay a net price of $2,309. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,243 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 79%. In their early career, Northeast Mississippi Community College grads earn an average salary of $26,057.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,423 a year.

General Administrative Assistant Careers in MS

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

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants -9% $30,720
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants -20% $35,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Business & Office Technology 1

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