AAS Administrative Assistant
It Pays to Be Organized
Administrative assistants are the unsung (but not underappreciated) heroes of the corporate world, providing critical executive support. Our Administrative Assistant Associate of Applied Science Degree program prepares students for a challenging career in today’s modern, digitally driven office. Students develop specialized skills in the latest office equipment (printers, copiers, faxes & phones), word processing, office systems, accounting and office administration. Graduates will be trained for rewarding roles as administrative support personnel in today’s high-tech office environment.
Skills You'll Learn
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Apply general accounting principles to process payroll and manage petty cash.
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Meet or exceed industry-standard rate of words per minute (WPM) for typing.
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Manage records and file systems in a work-related setting usng advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database software.
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Demonstrate solid mathematical and verbal skills for effective job performance and communication.
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Develop thinking processes and learning strategies for success in a business environment.
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Utilize a variety of software applications (word processing, e-mail, calendars, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, Web-based programs and the Windows OS) to store and distribute information electronically.
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Jobs in Administrative Assistant
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Administrative Assistant
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$22,421 avg. starting salary
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Source: Bryant & Stratton College
2009-10 Placement Data Report
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Student Consumer Information for this Program
| Related Occupation |
SOC* Code and Website Link |
| Executive Secretaries & Administrative Assistants |
43-6011.00 |
| Receptionist & Information Clerk |
43-4171.00 |
| Legal Secretary |
43-6012.00 |
| Medical Secretaries |
43-6013.00 |
| Customer Service Representatives |
43-4051.00 |
CIP: 52.0401
Cost**
| Tuition: |
$31,140.00 |
| Fees: |
$225.00 |
| Room & Board: |
$0.00 |
| Books & Supplies: |
$2,800.00 |
On-Time Completion Rate: 40%
Normal Time to complete program: 2 Years
Median Title IV Debt: $21,145.00
Median Private Debt: $17,000.00
Number of students completing program between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010: 62
Number of students completing with any student loan debt: 61
*Standard Occupational Code
**completed using Sept 2011 tuition rate. Completing program within
normal time. Two years used for AAS, 2.5 years used for Nursing
degrees, and 4 years for BBA/BS.
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