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Exploration by Career Cluster
Explore credential attainment and employer demand within a career cluster—including occupation employment and wage data. Optional: Select a state to display state-specific employment and wage information for the selected career cluster.
How many credentials earned in each career cluster are valued by employers in each state?
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What are the top occupations aligned to each career cluster?
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Total High School Students Enrolled
148,300
Total High School CTE Concentrators
9,618
| Occupation | Employment (2016) | Median Pay (2017) | Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Engineers | 230 | $78,190 | 8.7% |
| Environmental Engineering Technicians | 110 | $45,670 | 18.2% |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 540 | $60,630 | 5.6% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 1,870 | $67,980 | 8% |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | 90 | $71,970 | 0% |
| Foresters | 70 | $64,390 | 14.3% |
| Agricultural and Food Science Technicians | 1,180 | $46,750 | 12.7% |
| Biological Technicians | 820 | $42,800 | 13.4% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | 390 | $47,000 | 15.4% |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | 430 | $38,470 | 2.3% |
| Pest Control Workers | 450 | $35,720 | 20% |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | 1,250 | $35,910 | 11.2% |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | 740 | $42,110 | 13.5% |
| Nonfarm Animal Caretakers | 2,070 | $21,970 | 19.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1,290 | $57,730 | 3.9% |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | 690 | $30,780 | -2.9% |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 2,670 | $35,430 | 9.4% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 2,320 | $28,080 | -1.3% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 5,220 | $32,230 | 0.2% |
| Agricultural Workers, All Other | 7,380 | $29,120 | 0% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | 440 | $36,790 | 18.2% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 2,400 | $43,690 | 7.9% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | 2,010 | $45,590 | -4.5% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | 1,500 | $33,270 | 14.7% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 390 | $117,890 | 12.8% |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 88,930 | $70,220 | 0% |
| Agricultural Engineers | 340 | $80,640 | 8.8% |
| Animal Scientists | 210 | $68,150 | 4.8% |
| Forest and Conservation Workers | 190 | $25,290 | 0% |
| Animal Breeders | 570 | $30,430 | 7% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential (Iowa) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| Beef Quality Assurance Certification | Certification | No Data | 2 | No Data | |
| Pork Quality Assurance Plus Certificate | Certification | No Data | 8 | No Data | |
| Veterinary Technician License | License | No Data | 430 | No Data | |