Career Outlook

Although computers reduce the need for office employees in some situations, our graduates gain first-rate skills that put them at the top of the job marketplace. Our students study data processing, proofreading, records management, legal theory, document preparation, terminology, and much more. They become computer literate and study accounting theory, where they master recording business transactions and preparing financial statements. The classrooms go far beyond keyboarding, fax machines, and copiers because our graduates qualify for work in almost any office environment. Following are some examples, with associated salary estimates.

Administrative Assistant/Executive Secretary

A typical Administrative Assistant working in metro Texas -- Harlingen is expected to earn a median base salary of $29,162. Half of the people in this job are expected to earn between $25,456 and $33,813 (i.e., between the 25th and 75th percentiles). These numbers are based on national averages adjusted by geographic salary differentials.

A typical Administrative Assistant working in the United States is expected to earn a median base salary of $34,188. Half of the people in this job are expected to earn between $29,843 and $39,640 (i.e., between the 25th and 75th percentiles).

A typical Executive Secretary working in metro Texas -- Harlingen is expected to earn a median base salary of $31,776. Half of the people in this job are expected to earn between $28,279 and $36,451 (i.e., between the 25th and 75th percentiles). These numbers are based on national averages adjusted by geographic salary differentials.

A typical Executive Secretary working in the United States is expected to earn a median base salary of $37,252. Half of the people in this job are expected to earn between $33,153 and $42,732 (i.e., between the 25th and 75th percentiles).

Office Assistant

A typical Office Assistant working in metro Texas -- Harlingen is expected to earn a median base salary of $25,283. Half of the people in this job are expected to earn between $23,039 and $29,419 (i.e., between the 25th and 75th percentiles). These numbers are based on national averages adjusted by geographic salary differentials.

A typical Office Assistant working in the United States is expected to earn a median base salary of $29,640. Half of the people in this job are expected to earn between $27,009 and $34,489 (i.e., between the 25th and 75th percentiles).

(All information is made available from the Salary.com web page)
(This data is as of April, 2001)