Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General at Delaware County Community College in Media, PA

Business, Management & Marketing ASSOCIATE CIP 52.0401

Total Graduates

3

Class of 2023

Annual Tuition

$8,100

In-state rate

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General.
Degree Level ASSOCIATE
CIP Code 52.0401
Program Family Business, Management & Marketing

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 3 graduates
Award Year 2023

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$74,260

10-Year Job Growth

-1.6%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

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Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$55,695

Peak Salary

$92,825

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (5)

Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Speaking
Writing
Service Orientation

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

Your Future Work Environment

🏢

Mixed

Setting

💪

Moderate

Physical Demands

👥

Small Team

Team Size

✈️

Occasional

Travel

Work Schedule

✓ Regular Hours Flexible

Indoor/Outdoor

50% indoor

Autonomy Level

Moderate

Overtime Expectations

Regular hours are typical, overtime is rare

Customer Interaction

Moderate

Technology & Tools You'll Master

Digital Literacy Required

EXPERT

Technology Intensity

VERY_HIGH

Essential Software

Microsoft Access Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Outlook Oracle PeopleSoft Microsoft Office software Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Visio

Important Software

Intuit QuickBooks SAP Concur Slack Adobe InDesign Adobe Acrobat Microsoft Dynamics SAP software Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Google Workspace software

Beneficial Software

Microsoft Team Foundation Server Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management Cisco Webex Zoom Tableau Henry Schein Dentrix MEDITECH software SAP ERP SAS Atlassian JIRA

Digital Competencies You'll Develop

Advanced software proficiency
System architecture understanding
Automation and scripting
Emerging technology adaptation
Technical problem-solving
💡

Note: This program will equip you with expert level digital skills. The software and technologies listed are based on typical industry requirements for Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General..

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

C
Conventional
E
Enterprising
S
Social

organizing, systematizing, and working with data; leading, influencing, and persuading others; helping and working with people

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Organization
  • Data management
  • Leadership roles
  • Sales
  • Helping others
  • Teaching

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Organized
Detail-oriented
Confident
Persuasive
Empathetic
Patient

💡 Interests

Organization
Data management
Leadership roles
Sales
Helping others
Teaching

Work Values

Active Listening
Speaking
Monitoring
Helping others
Achievement
Accuracy

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy organizing, systematizing, and working with data; leading, influencing, and persuading others; helping and working with people?

2

Are you comfortable working mixed with moderate physical demands?

3

Do you enjoy collaborating with team members?

4

Do you value active listening?

5

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
  • Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
  • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer working independently
  • Those who avoid public speaking or sales
  • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
💭

Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

Institution

Location Media, PA

Cost Information

In-State Tuition $8,100
Out-of-State Tuition $12,150

Program Information

CIP Code: 52.0401
CIP Family: 52
IPEDS ID: