Office Administration Professional AAS

Wake Tech Course ID: A25370P

NOTE: This program will be terminated in May 2026 and is no longer accepting new enrollments. Faculty advisors will work with current students to ensure they complete their degrees by May 2026.

The Office Administration Professional Associate in Applied Science Degree prepares individuals for employment as administrative office personnel. Students develop skills in the following:

Administrative office procedures and tasks
Office software applications
Records management
Keyboarding
Editing and advanced formatting
Office computations
Oral and written communication
Critical thinking
Team building
Problem solving

The degree is available online.

Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in a variety of office positions in business, government and industry. Students also are eligible to take industry-recognized certification exams.

Career Outlook

Office Clerk, General

28066.07
Starting Salary

40425.74
Median Annual Wage

2%^*
Secretary and Administrative Assistant, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

29785.71
Starting Salary

44022.97
Median Annual Wage

-3%^*
Executive Secretary or Administrative Assistant

45723.29
Starting Salary

70195.16
Median Annual Wage

-10%^*
First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers

40773.35
Starting Salary

63230.75
Median Annual Wage

3%^*

USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.

Completion Earns:

AAS - Associate in Applied Science

Total Credits:

Campus Availability:

Scheduling Options:

Online

Course Format(s):

Financial Aid:

Yes, financial aid is available for this program

Courses Sequence:

Program Planning Guide

Credit Programs

Office Administration