General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

CIP 52.0408 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

117

162 total including inactive

States

28

Across 28 states

Graduates (2023)

1,315

Total completions

General Office Occupations and Clerical Services is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 28 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Texas and Wisconsin.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$49,900

Cargo and Freight Agents

Job Growth

+8.5%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$4,485

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Cargo and Freight Agents. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $13,543, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 406 (30.9%)
Female: 909 (69.1%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 370 (28.1%)
Associate: 945 (71.9%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

C
Conventional
E
Enterprising
R
Realistic

organizing, systematizing, and working with data; leading, influencing, and persuading others; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Organization
  • Data management
  • Leadership roles
  • Sales
  • Building things
  • Working with hands

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Organized
Detail-oriented
Confident
Persuasive
Practical
Hands-on

💡 Interests

Organization
Data management
Leadership roles
Sales
Building things
Working with hands

Work Values

Coordination
Monitoring
Writing
Active Listening
Speaking
Achievement

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy organizing, systematizing, and working with data; leading, influencing, and persuading others; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment?

2

Do you value coordination?

3

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

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
  • Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
  • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
  • Those who avoid public speaking or sales
  • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
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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.

Where Can You Study General Office Occupations and Clerical Services?

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