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Administrative Assistant Schools in Pennsylvania

There are 39 schools in the state of Pennsylvania offering administrative assistant programs. 350 students graduated with degrees from Pennsylvania administrative assistant schools in 2010. 179 of all these students graduated with certificates and 171 of all these students graduated with associates degrees.

Overview

On average, 271 students graduate from programs in this state in administrative assistant and secretarial science per year. This accounts for 2% of students who schools in the United States graduate from administrative assistant programs. More specifically, 179 students graduated with certificates in administrative assistant and secretarial science and 171 with an associate's level degree.

39 administrative assistant schools are located in this state. And of these, 13 schools are public, while 26 schools are private. Private administrative assistant school tuition varies from $7,008 to $25,250, while tuition at a public administrative assistant school varies from $2,700 to $6,530.

Average tuition for programs in administrative assistant and secretarial science is $6,312. While the highest tuition for administrative assistant programs, which is $25,250 each year, is at the Consolidated School of Business-Lancaster, the lowest tuition in this state, which is $2,700 per year, is at the Pennsylvania School of Business.

Administrative assistant schools in this state offer certificates and associates degrees.

Administrative Assistant Program Completions in Pennsylvania 2006 - 2010

On average, 271 students graduate from programs in this state in administrative assistant and secretarial science per year. This accounts for 2% of students who schools in the United States graduate from administrative assistant programs. More specifically, 179 students graduated with certificates in administrative assistant and secretarial science and 171 with an associate's level degree.

Administrative Assistant Program Completions in Pennsylvania 2006 - 2010

  • Certificate 2006: 71
  • Certificate 2007: 42
  • Certificate 2008: 52
  • Certificate 2009: 106
  • Certificate 2010: 179
  • Associate 2006: 167
  • Associate 2007: 150
  • Associate 2008: 141
  • Associate 2009: 147
  • Associate 2010: 171

Administrative Assistant Program Availability in Pennsylvania

Schools in Pennsylvania offer a total of 57 administrative assistant programs. Of these programs, close to 54.4% are programs at the associate's level. The remaining programs are certificates.

Administrative Assistant Program Availability in Pennsylvania

  • Certificate: 26
  • Associate: 31

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants — Salary by Percentile

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 28200
  • 25th Percentile: 34530
  • Median: 43020
  • 75th Percentile: 53660
  • 90th Percentile: 64790

License Clerks — Salary by Percentile

License Clerks — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 20620
  • 25th Percentile: 25510
  • Median: 33190
  • 75th Percentile: 39900
  • 90th Percentile: 51360

Receptionists and Information Clerks — Salary by Percentile

Receptionists and Information Clerks — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 16930
  • 25th Percentile: 19790
  • Median: 24410
  • 75th Percentile: 29980
  • 90th Percentile: 36770

File Clerks — Salary by Percentile

File Clerks — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 17160
  • 25th Percentile: 20420
  • Median: 24480
  • 75th Percentile: 30960
  • 90th Percentile: 40790

Library Assistants, Clerical — Salary by Percentile

Library Assistants, Clerical — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 16110
  • 25th Percentile: 17890
  • Median: 22470
  • 75th Percentile: 28930
  • 90th Percentile: 36140

Office Clerks, General — Salary by Percentile

Office Clerks, General — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 17110
  • 25th Percentile: 20910
  • Median: 27280
  • 75th Percentile: 34550
  • 90th Percentile: 42980

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — Salary by Percentile

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 19230
  • 25th Percentile: 24130
  • Median: 29670
  • 75th Percentile: 36470
  • 90th Percentile: 44180

Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other — Salary by Percentile

Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 23530
  • 25th Percentile: 28380
  • Median: 36150
  • 75th Percentile: 45920
  • 90th Percentile: 55730

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants — Employment Trend

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 35450
  • Median Salary 2007: 37330
  • Median Salary 2008: 38950
  • Median Salary 2009: 40960
  • Median Salary 2010: 43020
  • Total Employed 2006: 38770
  • Total Employed 2007: 37870
  • Total Employed 2008: 40090
  • Total Employed 2009: 39570
  • Total Employed 2010: 36110

License Clerks — Employment Trend

License Clerks — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 26790
  • Median Salary 2007: 30540
  • Median Salary 2008: 31260
  • Median Salary 2009: 33210
  • Median Salary 2010: 33190
  • Total Employed 2006: 1520
  • Total Employed 2007: 1890
  • Total Employed 2008: 2040
  • Total Employed 2009: 2200
  • Total Employed 2010: 2040

Receptionists and Information Clerks — Employment Trend

Receptionists and Information Clerks — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 22160
  • Median Salary 2007: 22880
  • Median Salary 2008: 23720
  • Median Salary 2009: 24190
  • Median Salary 2010: 24410
  • Total Employed 2006: 51910
  • Total Employed 2007: 51000
  • Total Employed 2008: 50930
  • Total Employed 2009: 49110
  • Total Employed 2010: 49240

File Clerks — Employment Trend

File Clerks — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 21680
  • Median Salary 2007: 22370
  • Median Salary 2008: 22830
  • Median Salary 2009: 24060
  • Median Salary 2010: 24480
  • Total Employed 2006: 9360
  • Total Employed 2007: 10050
  • Total Employed 2008: 10150
  • Total Employed 2009: 9120
  • Total Employed 2010: 7860

Library Assistants, Clerical — Employment Trend

Library Assistants, Clerical — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 20110
  • Median Salary 2007: 20520
  • Median Salary 2008: 21640
  • Median Salary 2009: 22050
  • Median Salary 2010: 22470
  • Total Employed 2006: 4510
  • Total Employed 2007: 5310
  • Total Employed 2008: 5190
  • Total Employed 2009: 5810
  • Total Employed 2010: 5450

Office Clerks, General — Employment Trend

Office Clerks, General — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 23690
  • Median Salary 2007: 24670
  • Median Salary 2008: 25880
  • Median Salary 2009: 26630
  • Median Salary 2010: 27280
  • Total Employed 2006: 155670
  • Total Employed 2007: 155500
  • Total Employed 2008: 155080
  • Total Employed 2009: 150740
  • Total Employed 2010: 147550

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — Employment Trend

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 26880
  • Median Salary 2007: 27630
  • Median Salary 2008: 28180
  • Median Salary 2009: 29090
  • Median Salary 2010: 29670
  • Total Employed 2006: 72900
  • Total Employed 2007: 78000
  • Total Employed 2008: 83670
  • Total Employed 2009: 83340
  • Total Employed 2010: 88720

Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other — Employment Trend

Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 30780
  • Median Salary 2007: 31960
  • Median Salary 2008: 32320
  • Median Salary 2009: 33840
  • Median Salary 2010: 36150
  • Total Employed 2006: 4170
  • Total Employed 2007: 3880
  • Total Employed 2008: 4460
  • Total Employed 2009: 3830
  • Total Employed 2010: 4020

Pennsylvania vs National Administrative Assistant Employment

Pennsylvania vs National Administrative Assistant Employment

  • Employed in Pennsylvania: 4.595% (340990)

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1. Bradford School

125 West Station Square Drive- Suite 129
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 391-6710

Bradford School offers two programs in administrative assistant and secretarial science. Of those, it offers students one administrative assistant certificate and one administrative assistant degree at the associate's level. This small school, which is near the heart of downtown, is located in Pittsburgh, PA.

2. The Pennsylvania Institute of Health and Technology

Mount Braddock Road
Mount Braddock, PA 15465
(724) 437-4600

The Pennsylvania Institute of Health and Technology is a for-profit 2-year institution, founded in 1987. This school, which is very close to Mount Braddock, Pennsylvania, is located in a rural setting. This school offers subjects including medical assisting and computer science. It offers students two certificates and five degrees at the associates level. 155 students sought degrees from the six programs at this school in 2010. This school is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.

3. The Newport Business Institute - Lower Burrell

945 Greensburg Rd
Lower Burrell, PA 15068
(724) 339-0455x17

The Newport Business Institute-Lower Burrell is in the suburbs of Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania. It offers two administrative assistant programs. Specifically, this school offers students one certificate in administrative assistant and secretarial science and one associate's level administrative assistant and secretarial science degree.

4. The Cambria-Rowe Business College - Indiana

422 S 13th St
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-0222

The Cambria-Rowe Business College-Indiana offers two programs in administrative assistant and secretarial science. Of those, this school offers one administrative assistant certificate to students and one degree at the associate's level in administrative assistant and secretarial science. This very small school is the seventh oldest institution in the state of Pennsylvania offering administrative assistant programs.

5. The Laurel Technical Institute

200 Sterling Avenue
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-0700

The Laurel Technical Institute offers one administrative assistant program and it is in the suburbs of Sharon, Pennsylvania. Overall, 292 students pursue degrees in eight programs at this technical college.

6. The Du Bois Business College - Huntingdon

Huntingdon Cnty Campus 1001 Moore Street
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 371-6920

The Du Bois Business College-Huntingdon offers two programs in administrative assistant and secretarial science. Out of those, it offers students one administrative assistant certificate and one associate's level administrative assistant and secretarial science degree. This school is a for-profit 2-year institution.

7. The Yorktowne Business Institute

W Seventh Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 846-5000

The Yorktowne Business Institute offers one administrative assistant program and it is located in the suburbs of York, Pennsylvania.

8. The McCann School of Business and Technology

2650 Woodglen Road
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-7622

The McCann School of Business and Technology is in town of Pottsville, Pennsylvania and this school offers one program in administrative assistant and secretarial science. 4,965 students seek degrees in 26 McCann School of Business and Technology programs, overall. This small school is the tenth oldest institution in the state of Pennsylvania offering administrative assistant programs.

9. The Newport Business Institute - Williamsport

941 W 3rd St
Williamsport, PA 17701-5894
(570) 326-2869

The Newport Business Institute-Williamsport is a for-profit 2-year institution, founded in 1895. This college, which is 1.1 miles from the center of the city, is located in Williamsport, PA. It offers two certificates and four associates level degrees to students. In 2010, 108 students pursued degrees from the six programs at this college. It offers subjects including business management and forensic accounting. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools accredits it. This college is one of 20 community colleges in Pennsylvania.

10. The Prism Career Institute - Philadelphia

8040 Roosevelt Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 331-4600

The Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is a for-profit institution. This school, which is 9.6 miles from the heart of downtown, is located in Philadelphia, PA. It offers six certificates to students. 672 students sought degrees from the six programs at this school in 2010. It offers subjects such as administrative assistant and secretarial science and bookkeeping. The Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training accredits this school. This school is one of 106 vocational schools in Pennsylvania.

11. The Cambria-Rowe Business College - Johnstown

221 Central Ave
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 536-5168

The Cambria-Rowe Business College-Johnstown is 1.8 miles from the center of the city. It offers two administrative assistant programs. More specifically, students are offered one certificate in administrative assistant and secretarial science by this school and one associate's level administrative assistant and secretarial science degree. This school is the sixth oldest institution in the state of Pennsylvania offering programs in administrative assistant and secretarial science.

12. The CDE Careeer Institute

100 N Wilkes Barre Blvd Ste 100
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-3891

The CDE Careeer Institute is located in the center of Wilkes Barre and it offers one program in administrative assistant and secretarial science. It is one of 106 vocational schools in Pennsylvania.

13. Cedar Crest College

100 College Drive
Allentown, PA 18104-6196
(610) 606-4666

Cedar Crest College is a 4-year institution, founded in 1867. This school, which is 2.0 miles from the heart of downtown, is located in Allentown, PA. This liberal arts college offers students 15 certificates, 62 degrees at the bachelors level, and four degrees at the masters level. 1,666 students sought degrees from the 71 programs at this school in 2010. It offers subjects including biomedical engineering and political science. Cedar Crest is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. It is one of 43 liberal arts colleges in Pennsylvania.

14. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

101 Community College Way
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 262-6400

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is in the suburbs of Johnstown, Pennsylvania and it offers one program in administrative assistant and secretarial science. Overall, 1,942 students seek degrees in 41 programs at this community college.

15. The Pennsylvania School of Business

406 W Hamilton St
Allentown, PA 18101-1604
(610) 841-3333

The Pennsylvania School of Business, which is near the heart of downtown, is located in Allentown, PA and this school offers one program in administrative assistant and secretarial science. It is a for-profit 2-year institution.

16. The Consolidated School of Business - Lancaster

2124 Ambassador Cir
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 394-6211x00

The Consolidated School of Business-Lancaster is in the suburbs of Lancaster, Pennsylvania and this school offers one administrative assistant program. It is a for-profit 2-year institution.

17. The Lancaster County Career and Technology Center

1730 Hans Herr Dr
Willow Street, PA 17584
(717) 464-7050

The Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is a public institution. This school is in Willow Street, Pennsylvania, where students can enjoy a rural setting. Students are offered 39 certificates by this vocational school. 385 students pursued degrees from the 39 programs at this school in 2010. It offers subjects including healthcare and computer science. The Council on Occupational Education accredits this school. This school is one of 88 public post-secondary institutions in Pennsylvania.

18. The South Hills School of Business & Technology

480 Waupelani Dr
State College, PA 16801-4516
(814) 234-7755

The South Hills School of Business & Technology, which is near the heart of downtown, is in State College, PA and this school offers one program in administrative assistant and secretarial science. Overall, 801 students seek degrees in 15 South Hills School of Business & Technology programs.

19. Central Pennsylvania College

College Hill & Valley Rds
Summerdale, PA 17093-0309
(800) 759-2727

Central Pennsylvania College is in the suburbs of Summerdale, Pennsylvania and it offers one program in administrative assistant and secretarial science.

20. The Northwest Regional Technology Institute

3104 State St
Erie, PA 16508-2820
(814) 455-4446

The Northwest Regional Technology Institute, which is 1.7 miles from the center of the city, is located in Erie, PA and it offers one program in administrative assistant and secretarial science.

21. Westmoreland County Community College

145 Pavilion Lane
Youngwood, PA 15697-1895
(724) 925-4000

Westmoreland County Community College is in the suburbs of Youngwood, Pennsylvania. This college offers two administrative assistant programs. Out of those, students are offered one certificate in administrative assistant and secretarial science by it and one administrative assistant degree at the associate's level. Overall, 7,383 students seek degrees in 90 Westmoreland County Community College programs.

22. The Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center

1500 Fourth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602-3616
(814) 946-8450x1256

The Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center offers one program in administrative assistant and secretarial science and it is 0.7 miles from the center of the city. This vocational school is a public institution. This vocational school is the tenth oldest institution in the state of Pennsylvania offering programs in administrative assistant and secretarial science.

23. The Consolidated School of Business - York

1605 Clugston Rd
York, PA 17404
(717) 764-9550

The Consolidated School of Business-York is near the heart of downtown and it offers one program in administrative assistant and secretarial science. It is a for-profit 2-year institution.

24. Lackawanna College

501 Vine St
Scranton, PA 18509-3206
(570) 961-7810

Lackawanna College offers one program in administrative assistant and secretarial science and it is located in the center of Scranton. 1,561 students pursue degrees in 33 programs at this community college, overall. It is the seventh oldest institution in the state of Pennsylvania offering programs in administrative assistant and secretarial science.

25. Everest Institute - Pittsburgh

100 Forbes Ave- Suite 1200
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1320
(412) 261-4520

Everest Institute-Pittsburgh offers one program in administrative assistant and secretarial science and it is located in the center of Pittsburgh. This school is a for-profit 2-year institution.

26. The Pace Institute

606 Court St
Reading, PA 19601-3542
(610) 375-1212

The Pace Institute is in the center of Reading. It offers two administrative assistant programs. Out of those, students are offered one certificate in administrative assistant and secretarial science by it and one associate's level degree in administrative assistant and secretarial science. This school is a for-profit 2-year institution.

27. The Clarion University of Pennsylvania

840 Wood St
Clarion, PA 16214
(814) 393-2000

The Clarion University of Pennsylvania offers one program in administrative assistant and secretarial science. Clarion is a public 4-year institution. In terms of enrollment, it ranks sixth in the state of Pennsylvania.

28. The Laurel Business Institute

11 East Penn St
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 439-4900

The Laurel Business Institute offers one administrative assistant program and this school is in the suburbs of Uniontown, Pennsylvania.

29. The Education and Technology Institute

219 Donohoe Rd
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 836-2395

The Education and Technology Institute is in the suburbs of Greensburg, Pennsylvania and this school offers one administrative assistant program.

30. The Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

750 E King St
Lancaster, PA 17602-3198
(717) 299-7730

The Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, which is near the heart of downtown, is located in Lancaster, PA and this school offers one administrative assistant program. 906 students pursue degrees in 20 programs at this technical college, overall.

31. The Tri-State Business Institute

5757 W 26th St
Erie, PA 16506-1013
(814) 838-7673

The Tri-State Business Institute is located in the suburbs of Erie, Pennsylvania and this school offers one administrative assistant program. Overall, 1,595 students seek degrees in 34 programs at this school.

32. The Penn Commercial Business/Technical School

242 Oak Spring Road
Washington, PA 15301-6822
(724) 222-5330

The Penn Commercial Business/Technical School is located in the suburbs of Washington, Pennsylvania. This school offers two programs in administrative assistant and secretarial science. More specifically, it offers one certificate in administrative assistant and secretarial science to students and one associate's level degree in administrative assistant and secretarial science. Overall, 421 students seek degrees in 17 programs at this school.

33. The Community College of Beaver County

1 Campus Drive
Monaca, PA 15061-2588
(724) 480-2222

The Community College of Beaver County offers two administrative assistant programs. Specifically, it offers one administrative assistant certificate to students and one associate's level administrative assistant and secretarial science degree. It is located in the suburbs of Monaca, Pennsylvania. Overall, 3,007 students pursue degrees in 37 programs at this college.

34. Montgomery County Community College - Central

340 Dekalb Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422-0796
(215) 641-6300

Montgomery County Community College-Central is located in the suburbs of Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. It offers two programs in administrative assistant and secretarial science. Out of those, students are offered one administrative assistant certificate by it and one degree at the associate's level in administrative assistant and secretarial science. Overall, 10,696 students seek degrees in 64 Montgomery County Community College-Central programs.

35. The Du Bois Business College - Du Bois

Main Campus- One Beaver Dr
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-6920

The Du Bois Business College-Du Bois offers two programs in administrative assistant and secretarial science. Specifically, students are offered one administrative assistant certificate by it and one degree at the associate's level in administrative assistant and secretarial science. 275 students seek degrees in 12 programs at this school, overall.

36. The Du Bois Business College - Oil City

Oil City Campus 701 East Third Street
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 371-6920

The Du Bois Business College-Oil City offers two programs in administrative assistant and secretarial science. Of those, students are offered one administrative assistant certificate by it and one administrative assistant degree at the associate's level. 51 students seek degrees in 11 programs at this very small school, overall.

37. The YTI Career Institute - Altoona

2900 Fairway Dr
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-5643x5612

The YTI Career Institute-Altoona is 2.2 miles from the center of the city and it offers one administrative assistant program. This school is a for-profit 2-year institution.

38. The Erie Business Center - Erie

246 W Ninth St
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 456-7504

The Erie Business Center-Erie is in the center of Erie. This school offers two administrative assistant programs. Out of those, students are offered one administrative assistant certificate by this school and one associate's level administrative assistant and secretarial science degree. Overall, 247 students pursue degrees in 16 Erie Business Center-Erie programs. This school is the third oldest institution in the state of Pennsylvania offering administrative assistant programs.

39. Northampton County Area Community College

3835 Green Pond Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18020-7599
(610) 861-5300

Northampton County Area Community College is in the suburbs of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and it offers one program in administrative assistant and secretarial science. 11,328 students pursue degrees in 86 Northampton County Area Community College programs, overall.

40. Reading Area Community College

10 S Second St
Reading, PA 19603-1706
(610) 372-4721

Reading Area Community College offers three programs in administrative assistant and secretarial science. Of those, this college offers students one administrative assistant certificate and two degrees at the associate's level in administrative assistant and secretarial science. This college is located in the center of Reading. Overall, 5,417 students pursue degrees in 87 programs at this community college. It is the largest institution in the state of Pennsylvania offering administrative assistant and secretarial science in terms of programs.

41. Lehigh Carbon Community College

4525 Education Park Dr
Schnecksville, PA 18078-2598
(610) 799-2121

Lehigh Carbon Community College, which is very close to Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, is located in a rural setting. It offers two programs in administrative assistant and secretarial science. More specifically, this college offers one administrative assistant certificate to students and one degree at the associate's level in administrative assistant and secretarial science. This community college is one of 20 community colleges in Pennsylvania. This college is the fourth largest institution in the state of Pennsylvania offering administrative assistant and secretarial science.

42. The Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg

1 HACC Dr.
Harrisburg, PA 17110-2999
(717) 780-2300

The Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg offers two administrative assistant programs. Out of those, it offers students one administrative assistant certificate and one degree at the associate's level in administrative assistant and secretarial science. It is near the heart of downtown. It is one of 20 community colleges in Pennsylvania. It is the tenth biggest institution in the state of Pennsylvania offering administrative assistant and secretarial science in terms of programs.

43. Butler County Community College

College Drive Oak Hills
Butler, PA 16003-1203
(724) 287-8711

Butler County Community College offers one program in administrative assistant and secretarial science. It is a public 2-year institution.

44. Luzerne County Community College

1333 South Prospect Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634-3899
(570) 740-0200

Luzerne County Community College is in the suburbs of Nanticoke, Pennsylvania. It offers two programs in administrative assistant and secretarial science. More specifically, this community college offers one certificate in administrative assistant and secretarial science to students and one associate's level administrative assistant and secretarial science degree. Overall, 7,249 students pursue degrees in 104 programs at this community college.