Administrative Business Assistant

Bates Technical College ETPL
Students learn records management, grammar, business writing, professional ethics, and telephone techniques in preparation for jobs as office assistants, administrative assistants, secretaries, word processing specialists, and a variety of other office support positions. Students receive practical experience in several areas, including computer software technology, office procedures and accounting, and often gain work-based learning experience in temporary internships at local businesses or in residence at the college. The program also provides extended learning opportunities for persons previously or currently employed in related professions.

Financial information

Total tuition

$13,636.20

Total required fees

$147.56

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Central Campus, Online

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

92

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

Completion rate

48%

Employment rate

81%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$22.84

Typical (median) annual earnings

$47,970.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

Other Industries

46%

Education

31%

Healthcare and Social Services

23%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
16
Completion rate
48%
Average number of students who completed each year
5
Gender
Male
22%
Female
78%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
4%
Asian
8%
Black or African American
12%
Hispanic
8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
58%
Multi-racial
12%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
24%
30 to 39
27%
40 to 49
24%
50 and over
24%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
21%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
33%
Some college experience, but no degree
25%
Certificate or AA
21%
BA or higher
0%