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FINANCIAL AID RATE

92%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

18:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

2

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$3,778

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Administrative Assistant Training

The administrative assistant program at Midlands Technical College prepares students for careers as an administrative assistant, executive assistant, marketing assistant, office manager, or sales assistant. The program focuses on performing the duties of administrative assistants, secretaries, and stenographers. Program courses include: business communications, principles of business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office procedures, public relations, secretarial accounting, filing systems and records management, and report preparation. Get more details below including other South Carolina colleges that offer administrative assistant training.

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Midlands Technical College (MTC)

179 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC

Helping students achieve their goals – that’s what is the prime focus of Midlands Technical College. Once you enroll yourself to Midlands Technical College courses, you can be rest assured that no matter what your career ambitions are, this college will help you achieve your goals. Whether you are a high school graduate or a mid-career professional this college is committed to provide quality education to enrich your future. Whether your future aspirations include technical education or health sciences or arts – this college has lots to offer.

Midlands Technical College serves the primary region of Richland, Lexington and Fairfield counties of South Carolina. Providing a great college education not only prepares the students for a great future, but also strengthens the economic and social vitality of the community at large. Students of today are the future of the community tomorrow. Preparing them today will help secure a better tomorrow for the society.

Colleges or college life creates a long lasting impression on an individual’s life. With quality education and an environment conducive for studying, growth and development, Midlands Technical College gives its students with such course offerings that help them create a successful career for themselves.

This college believes in commitment to students, excellence, integrity, diversity and commitment to economic vitality and quality of life. With these values Midlands Technical College helps students trace a path of individual development through a pursuit of knowledge, education and self improvement. College is the very basic stepping stone towards living a quality life.

Students Enrolled in the Administrative Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. MTC has offered the following program levels for students:

  • Less Than One Year Certificate
  • Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than One Year Certificate10
Associate's Degree7

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male3
Female14

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black12
White3
Multiple Races2

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Administrative Assistant program at MTC, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

Description

Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -5.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Charleston-North Charleston, SC
    • Total Employment: 880
    • Average Hourly Rate: $22.96
    • Average Annual Salary: $47770

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Description

Perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Charleston-North Charleston, SC
    • Total Employment: 5
    • Average Hourly Rate: $16.08
    • Average Annual Salary: $33450

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may provide a better idea of the students Midlands Technical College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Midlands Technical College may offer services to students including:

  • Online course work available
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Assistance to find work