Administrative Assistant

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Diploma
administrative assistant

An administrative assistant degree equips individuals with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to excel in an office environment. Administrative professionals ensure the organization's operations run smoothly. While some tasks have evolved with technological advancements, the role of the administrative professional will always be essential.

Program is completed online

Flexible enrollment options

Voted #4 best online administrative support assistant association program (Intelligent.com)

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Administrative Assistant, A.A.S.

The AAS gives you a higher-level of skills. Administrative assistants are multi-taskers, planners, and team players. The perform a variety of office procedures. This degree provides additional technical skills. Credits can apply to the Office Management, AAS Degree.

Length

  • 2 Years for Full-Time Students
  • 60 Credits

Cost

  • Typically $3,246 per Semester

Course List

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Administrative Assistant, Diploma

The administrative assistant diploma equips you with versatile job skills. Employers value this diploma for its professionalism. Credits earned can be applied to other administrative degrees. Online and part-time courses offer flexible study options.

Length

  • 1 Year for Full-Time Students
  • 35 Credits

Cost

  • Typically $3,787 per Semester

Course List

BEYOND GRADUATION

$25
per hour. Top earners' hourly wage (careerwise)
7.8%
Growth rate (careerwise)
886
Projected Annual Openings in Minnesota (careerwise)
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The Administrative Assistant A.A.S. degree has given me the confidence and preparation for the daily tasks in my career.
Vania F.
2023 Graduate
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Vania working at Worthington Middle School as an Administrative Assistant

Career Opportunities

An administrative support degree means you are ready for a position as a:

A receptionist works in an office and helps with everyday tasks. They answer phones, give messages to people, deliver mail, and welcome visitors who come for meetings.

A secretary helps manage the day-to-day operations by answering phones, sending emails, organizing meetings and taking minutes for important discussions.

An administrative assistant works with organization leaders to keep the office organized. They handle tasks such as setting up meetings, writing documents, and filing paperwork.

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