What will I learn in this program?
The Administrative Support curriculum is a two-year program leading to an Associate of Science degree with a major in administrative support. It is designed for students working or planning to work in office-support positions in business, industry, and government. Typical job titles include administrative assistant, secretary, office assistant, office clerk, and office specialist.
Courses are offered at the Ocean Campus, with some courses offered online. Classes in these programs earn college credit, and there is a fee for tuition (financial aid is available). The CCSF job matching program and the CCSF Career Connection provide assistance finding jobs.
City College also offers tuition-free (“noncredit”) classes in this area. For more information about noncredit programs, please visit http://www.ccsf.edu/bus.
What kind of jobs can I get once I complete the program? How much will they pay? What “demand” is expected for these jobs?
Typical job titles and average annual salaries are shown below.
Occupation |
Average Annual Salary |
Expected Regional Demand |
Executive Secretaries |
$52,728 |
Growth |
Office Clerks, General |
$32,743 |
Growth |
Receptionists / Information Clerks |
$32,641 |
Growth |
Secretaries, (excluding legal, medical, executive) |
$39,299 |
Average |
Word Processors and Typists |
$42,282 |
Less Demand |
Does this program have any special enrollment requirements?
Students must apply for admission to City College and register for the classes in the program.
Students must pay for tuition and books.
How long will it take to complete this program?
2 years, based on full-time attendance.
How do I get more information on this program?
This link displays a one-page flyer with detailed program information: http://www.ccsf.edu/Departments/Business/flyer_admin.pdf
For more information about this and other business programs, please visit the department website at http://www.ccsf.edu/business
To apply to the college and to see a current schedule of classes, visit http://www.ccsf.edu
On the website, look under “Student Services” for information about new student counseling, financial aid, and other important topics.
Business Department Office:
Ocean Campus, Cloud 105
(415) 239-3203
Program Coordinator:
Margaret Hock
mhock@ccsf.edu
(415) 239-3116
