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.