Program: Administrative Support Technology (298)
Specializations: Word Information Processing (298-01), Medical Office Administrative Assistance (298-03)
Award: Associate of Applied Science
Program Purpose:
The Administrative Support Technology programs are designed to prepare students to make decisions and perform successfully in office occupations.
What will I learn?
Students successfully completing this program will be able to…
- Use communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills for internal and external customer support.
- Apply business English, spelling, and mathematics.
- Create graphs, brochures, flyers, and presentations.
- Use basic accounting principles/applications to maintain accounting records for various businesses.
- Use software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation, or calendar tools.
How long will I need to be in college?
A college-ready student attending Camp full-time can complete this associate degree in two years.
What job or career can I get with this degree?
Upon completion of the program, graduates will possess the knowledge and skills required for various careers such as: administrative assistant, executive secretary, machine transcriptionist, office manager, and word/information processor.
What is the job outlook for graduates from this program?
As of the fourth quarter of 2021, total employment in the Hampton Roads Workforce Region for:
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants was 4,879. There is projected annual demand/need for 440 new entrants into this occupation (Source: Jobs EQ Occupation Report Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, April 2022).
- Word Processors and Typists was 58. There is projected annual demand/need for 3 new entrants into this occupation (Source: Jobs EQ Occupation Report Word Processors and Typist, April 2022).
- Medical Assistant was 2,454. There is projected annual demand/need for 327 new entrants into this occupation (Source: Jobs EQ Occupation Report Medical Assistants, April 2022).
How much can I earn with this degree?
Below are the 2021 wages for careers, within the Hampton Roads Workforce Region, that are related to this field.
|
Entry Level |
Mean |
Experienced |
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants |
$28,300 |
$57,800 |
$64,700 |
Word Processors and Typists |
$33,700 |
$41,800 |
$45,800 |
Medical Assistants |
$27,200 |
$35,700 |
$39,900 |
(Source: Jobs EQ Occupation Report Wages, April 2022)
Want to know more?
Check out the program maps for:
- Administrative Support Technology (298),
- Word Information Processing (298-01),
- Medical Office Administrative Assistance (298-03)
Program requirements in the College Catalog.