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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
511,300
Total High School CTE Concentrators
5,693
| Occupation | Employment (2016) | Median Pay (2017) | Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Engineers | 1,220 | $84,790 | 4.9% |
| Environmental Engineering Technicians | 320 | $45,800 | 6.3% |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 840 | $68,500 | 10.7% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 210 | $55,300 | 4.8% |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | 160 | $56,920 | 6.3% |
| Foresters | 180 | $59,070 | 0% |
| Agricultural and Food Science Technicians | 520 | $39,560 | 5.8% |
| Biological Technicians | 2,870 | $43,950 | 9.8% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | 1,560 | $44,240 | 9.6% |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | 250 | $40,590 | 4% |
| Pest Control Workers | 1,660 | $35,170 | 2.4% |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | 1,030 | $32,020 | -3.9% |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | 1,470 | $38,650 | 6.1% |
| Nonfarm Animal Caretakers | 8,240 | $21,200 | 19.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 650 | $55,090 | -3.1% |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | 550 | $23,130 | -3.6% |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 1,070 | $36,400 | 1.9% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 8,990 | $23,200 | -2.3% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 1,410 | $28,580 | -8.5% |
| Fallers | 130 | $24,760 | -7.7% |
| Logging Equipment Operators | 340 | $31,280 | -8.8% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | 2,230 | $46,170 | 8.5% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 1,470 | $39,320 | 7.5% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | 4,770 | $49,220 | -8% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | 7,230 | $37,310 | 13.6% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,140 | $120,720 | 14% |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 80,350 | $72,070 | -0.3% |
| Agricultural Engineers | 100 | $79,240 | 0% |
| Animal Scientists | 70 | $68,530 | 0% |
| Forest and Conservation Workers | 30 | $42,330 | 0% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential (Ohio) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| Ohio Agribusiness and Production Systems Certification | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 137 | |
| Oil and Gas Orientation | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 15 | |
| CIFT Food Industry Associate | Certification | Supply meets demand | 0 | 5 | |
| CIFT Food Industry Specialist | Certification | Supply meets demand | 0 | 5 | |
| Certified Dietary Manager | Certification | Supply meets demand | 0 | 5 | |
| NASOE Third Class Power Engineer License | Certification | Supply meets demand | 0 | 5 | |
| NAVTA - Approved Veterinary Assistant | Certification | Supply meets demand | 0 | 5 | |
| Pesticide Applicator License | License | Supply meets demand | 0 | 5 | |
| Animal Science Certification | Certification | Supply meets demand | 2 | 0 | |