Receptionist

CIP 52.0406 Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

9

12 total including inactive

States

5

Across 5 states

Graduates (2025)

51

Total completions

Receptionist is offered as a certificate program at schools across 5 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Wisconsin, Minnesota and Washington.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$42,830

Customer Service Representatives

Job Growth

-5.5%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$4,485

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Customer Service Representatives. In-state tuition ranges from $1,332 to $5,848, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for people-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 5 (9.8%)
Female: 46 (90.2%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 51 (100.0%)

Is This Career Right for You?

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
♦ Service Orientation
♦ Speaking
♦ 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 indoor 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.

Where Can You Study Receptionist?

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