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Associate Degree in General Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

Associate Degrees in General Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

1,858 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
An associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science is offered at 528 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 44% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.8% of general administrative assistant and secretarial science graduates were international students.

Education Levels of General Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,858 people earned their associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. This earns it the #56 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general administrative assistant and secretarial science at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Basic Certificate 2,305
Associate Degree 1,858
Undergraduate Certificate 1,513
Bachelor’s Degree 71

Earnings of General Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science Majors With Associate Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. About 89.5% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 195
Women 1,663
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The racial-ethnic distribution of general administrative assistant and secretarial science associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 72
Black or African American 325
Hispanic or Latino 346
White 990
International Students 15
Other Races/Ethnicities 110
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There are 528 colleges that offer an associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#2

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, Mississippi
43 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. Roughly 8,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

34 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Gadsden State Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science from GSCC. About 100% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

29 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wallace Community College, Dothan is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science from Wallace, Dothan. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

#4

Trident Technical College

Charleston, South Carolina
29 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Trident Technical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science from Trident Technical College. Of these students, 100% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Cuyamaca College

El Cajon, California
28 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cuyamaca College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science from Cuyamaca College. About 91% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Merced College

Merced, California
28 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Merced College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science from Merced Community College District. Of these students, 100% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Spartanburg Community College

Spartanburg, South Carolina
27 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Spartanburg Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science from Spartanburg Community College. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#8

Piedmont Technical College

Greenwood, South Carolina
27 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Piedmont Technical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science from Piedmont Technical College. Of these students, 96% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, Georgia
25 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
82% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Gwinnett Technical College. Each year, around 8,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science from GTC. Of these students, 91% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Shelton State Community College

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
24 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Shelton State Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science from Shelton State Community College. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#11

Shasta College

Redding, California
24 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Shasta College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science from Shasta College. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

24 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Central Louisiana Technical Community College. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science from Central Louisiana Technical Community College. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#11

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, Michigan
24 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Washtenaw Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science from Washtenaw Community College. Of these students, 87% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Hostos Community College

Bronx, New York
24 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 11th most popular school in the country for general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Hostos Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science from Hostos. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas
23 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arkansas Tech University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,661 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science from ATU. Of these students, 79% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Jefferson State Community College

Birmingham, Alabama
22 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Jefferson State Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science from Jeff State. Of these students, 100% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Victor Valley College

Victorville, California
21 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for general administrative assistant and secretarial science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Victor Valley College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science from Victor Valley College. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Northeast State Community College

Blountville, Tennessee
21 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northeast State Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science from Northeast State Technical Community College. About 95% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

21 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in general administrative assistant and secretarial science from Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Of these students, 86% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to general administrative assistant and secretarial science that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Executive Assistant 382
Business & Office Technology 257
Other Business Operations Support 133
General Office & Clerical Services 108
Customer Service Support 68

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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