The cost of attending college or university seems to consistently trend upwards. And while it’s true that you have to be prepared to make a financial commitment to your post-secondary education, there are ways that you can reduce the overall cost. Plan ahead. Compare the costs and benefits of earning an associate degree versus a bachelor’s degree. Explore scholarship opportunities and financial aid. Become informed about available tax credits and deductions. And of course, investigate tuition fees at both public and private institutions. To help you get started, here are the typical costs for an administrative assisting degree:

average yearly tuition as per the most recent US census data
$ 5,566 per year
Average in-state tuition in 2017

34% below average compared to other degrees

$ 13,841 per year
Average out-of-state tuition in 2017

31% below average compared to other degrees

$ 7,496 per year
Average private tuition in 2017

77% below average compared to other degrees

What do administrative assisting graduates earn?

Administrative assisting students make an average of $79,282 per year after graduation. This is 19% above average compared to other undergraduate degrees.

21% of administrative assisting graduates are underpaid (those who make less than $40,000 per year.) This rate is high compared to other degrees across the country.

$ 79,282 per year
Average graduate salary in 2017

Top 79% of degrees

21%
% of people underpaid in 2019

4% above average compared to other degrees

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