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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
18,300
Total High School CTE Concentrators
7
| Occupation | Employment (2016) | Median Pay (2017) | Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social and Community Service Managers | 1,220 | $90,190 | 14.8% |
| Credit Counselors | 90 | $65,550 | 22.2% |
| Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists | 490 | $84,780 | 12.2% |
| Psychologists, All Other | 270 | $96,980 | 7.4% |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | 840 | $41,690 | 13.1% |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 2,130 | $68,400 | 13.6% |
| Healthcare Social Workers | 590 | $71,220 | 18.6% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 490 | $71,110 | 22.4% |
| Social Workers, All Other | 350 | $82,630 | 5.7% |
| Health Educators | 750 | $87,930 | 8% |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | 2,150 | $43,250 | 17.2% |
| Community Health Workers | 790 | $56,820 | 20.3% |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 190 | $77,760 | 10.5% |
| Massage Therapists | 60 | $32,770 | 16.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 380 | $40,970 | 15.8% |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 1,380 | $39,290 | 12.3% |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | 60 | $27,760 | 16.7% |
| Childcare Workers | 3,560 | $30,880 | 11.8% |
| Personal Care Aides | 6,010 | $29,550 | 42.4% |
| Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors | 1,070 | $47,380 | 17.8% |
| Residential Advisors | 960 | $31,750 | 17.7% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | 430 | $38,550 | 0% |
| Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers | 320 | $45,090 | -15.6% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | 730 | $49,360 | 16.4% |
| Shampooers | 150 | $27,950 | 13.3% |
| Counselors, All Other | 190 | $44,220 | 21.1% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential (District of Columbia) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| Certified Personal Trainer | Certification | No Data | 78 | No Data | |
| Community Emergency Response Team | Certification | No Data | 2 | No Data | |
| Mental Health First Aid Certification | Certification | No Data | 37 | No Data | |