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BusinessMid3-7 yrs

Executive Assistant

Career advancement roadmap

Your path to the next level

A milestone-by-milestone view of how to grow from here.

  1. Current role
    Executive Assistant
    Mid
  2. Recommended certification
    SHRM-CP
    Professional
  3. Recommended master's
    MBA
    Business
  4. Next career level
    Top of this career ladder.
Overview

Degrees that lead to this role

No mapped degrees found for this role yet.
Career ladder

How the climb looks

You're at the top of the Executive Assistant Track.
Salary range

What you can realistically earn

Entry / low
$50K
Typical mid
$98K
Top of range
$145K
$50K$145K

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Certifications

Credentials that advance you

Professional
High
SHRM-CP
Professional
Professional
High
Certified Business Analysis Professional
Professional
Master's degrees

Graduate paths worth considering

Business
High
MBA
Graduate Degree
Medium
Master of Business Analytics

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