Source: MN DEED website as of November 2016. Figures shown are median hourly wages rounded down to the nearest whole number.
Overview
Information processing assistants do a full range of office administration tasks. Such as:
- Word processing
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail
- Type documents and forms
- Transcribe business documents from dictation
- File and retrieve records
- Handle telephone calls
- Make travel arrangements
Skills & Knowledge
- Typing
- Filing
- Transcription
- Business productivity software
- Prepare financial statements
Plan Your Education
The Program Guide is a tool to help you map out how to successfully get your degree at Lake Superior College.
Program GuideAre you ready to take the next step?
$7,000
Approximate total tuition & fees for MN residents to complete this degree. Starting Fall 2018, LSC will charge the same rates regardless of a student’s state of residence. Non-Minnesota residents will pay the same tuition rates as Minnesota residents.
1 Year
The business operations support degree may be completed in 1 year if prerequisites are complete.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Correspondence clerk
- General office clerks
- Computer operator
- Information clerk
- Office assistant
Duluth Median Wage
$17
Minnesota Median Wage
$18
US Median Wage
$16
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