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General Administrative Assistant Schools in Washington

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

In terms of popularity, General Administrative Assistant is the 32nd most popular major in the state out of a total 73 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Administrative Assistant Majors in Washington

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 49
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 49
Associate Degree 26
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 16
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 16
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 16

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 54.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 28.6%
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Jobs for General Administrative Assistant Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 42,540 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 Washington

General Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science grads earn an average of $43,260 in the state and $38,030 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Washington that offer general administrative assistant and secretarial science degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,580 Total Students

51% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,654. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#2

Clark College

Vancouver
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,665 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 40% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,325 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,027. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,236 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#4

Olympic College

Bremerton
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,357 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,562 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,329 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. The student loan default rate of 9.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

General Administrative Assistant Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 14% $41,970
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants 4% $61,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Executive Assistant 33
General Office & Clerical Services 7
Business & Office Technology 3
Customer Service Support 1

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