Get ahead as an administrative professional with an Administrative Assistant associate degree
Are you looking for a rewarding career that offers stability, growth and variety? Then consider becoming an administrative professional! Administrative professionals are the backbone of any organization, providing essential support to keep businesses and organizations running smoothly. With Clackamas Community College's Administrative Professional associate degree, you can gain the skills and knowledge you need to succeed and grow in this in-demand field.
What is CCC’s Administrative Professional associate degree?
Required classes for the Administrative Professional Associate Degree
Job prospects for CCC's Administrative Professional associate degree
Discover the essential skills taught in CCC's Administrative Professional associate degree
- Strong typing skills: including touch typing and proficiency in numerical data entry.
- Mastery of essential business software: advanced skills in word processors, spreadsheets, databases, presentation tools, email and calendars, and form creation.
- Keen understanding of organizational needs: ability to identify and analyze skills necessary for effective operations.
- Solid business and accounting skills: ability to articulate, analyze and apply basic math and accounting principles in everyday business scenarios.
- Effective communication skills: proficiency in writing clear and grammatically correct business documents (letters, reports, memos) and delivering impactful presentations.
Investing in your future
CCC offers some of the lowest tuition rates in the Portland metro area. To begin building the cost for your program, you can start with the base estimate below.
This estimate includes the cost of tuition and the general fees applied per class and per academic term. This estimate does not include additional fees required for many courses, or the cost of course materials. Contact the program to learn more about additional costs that may apply.
You can also find more information about costs of attending CCC on the Tuition and Fees page.
Get help paying for college
Scholarships and grants (free money!) are available for students in this program. For help with financial aid and scholarships, contact the Financial Aid Resource Lab.