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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
394,600
Total High School CTE Concentrators
12,621
| Occupation | Employment (2016) | Median Pay (2017) | Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Engineers | 1,240 | $83,810 | 8.9% |
| Environmental Engineering Technicians | 410 | $44,700 | 14.6% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 250 | $61,220 | 8% |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | 300 | $61,160 | 6.7% |
| Foresters | 300 | $55,550 | 6.7% |
| Agricultural and Food Science Technicians | 480 | $37,030 | 4.2% |
| Biological Technicians | 1,840 | $43,630 | 14.7% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | 700 | $40,940 | 8.6% |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | 290 | $40,080 | 6.9% |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | 840 | $33,790 | 6% |
| Nonfarm Animal Caretakers | 8,340 | $22,730 | 26.6% |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | 1,320 | $26,270 | 3.8% |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 2,730 | $33,430 | 5.5% |
| Fallers | 600 | $40,280 | -3.3% |
| Logging Equipment Operators | 1,990 | $40,840 | 3.5% |
| Log Graders and Scalers | 190 | $34,370 | 0% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | 1,360 | $37,960 | 10.3% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 970 | $38,240 | 10.3% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | 3,140 | $44,390 | -1% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | 3,990 | $31,090 | 11.5% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,320 | $126,060 | 11.4% |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 37,600 | $86,170 | -1.9% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
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| Credential (Virginia) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| Pesticide Applicator License | License | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 475 | |
| NOCTI Job Ready Assessment - Small Animal Science and Technology | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 454 | |
| iCEV - Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 116 | |
| NOCTI Pathway Assessment - Natural Resource Systems | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 80 | |
| Continental Kennel Club Canine Care and Training Level 1 | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 49 | |
| NOCTI Pathway Assessment - Animal Systems | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 43 | |
| NOCTI Job Ready Assessment - Horticulture Landscaping | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 34 | |
| AAFCS Pre-PAC - Nutrition | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 33 | |
| Virginia Greenhouse Operators Certification | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 28 | |
| NOCTI Job Ready Assessment - Production Agriculture | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 27 | |
| Plant Science Certification | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 26 | |
| AAH Veterinary Assistant | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 22 | |
| NOCTI Job Ready Assessment - Floriculture | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 22 | |
| Veterinary Medical Applications Certification | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 22 | |
| NOCTI Pathway Assessment - Agricultural Biotechnology | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 21 | |
| AAFCS Pre-PAC - Food Science Fundamentals | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 11 | |
| ACT - Certified Veterinary Assistant | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 11 | |
| NOCTI Job Ready Assessment - Agriculture Mechanics | CTE Assessment | Moderately Oversupplied | 0 | 8 | |
| Precision Exams - Equine Science | CTE Assessment | Moderately Oversupplied | 0 | 8 | |
| NOCTI Job Ready Assessment - Floriculture Greenhouse | CTE Assessment | Moderately Oversupplied | 0 | 6 | |
| Principles of Livestock Selection & Evaluation Certification | Certification | Supply meets demand | 0 | 5 | |
| NOCTI Job Ready Assessment - Electric Power and Distribution | CTE Assessment | Supply meets demand | 0 | 4 | |
| Energy Industry Fundamentals Certificate | Certification | Supply meets demand | 0 | 2 | |
| Integrated Pest Management | Certification | Supply meets demand | 0 | 0 | |
| NAVTA - Approved Veterinary Assistant | Certification | Supply meets demand | 2 | 0 | |