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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
463,300
Total High School CTE Concentrators
1,135
| Occupation | Employment (2016) | Median Pay (2017) | Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funeral Service Managers | 770 | $75,420 | 10.4% |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 2,510 | $64,360 | 24.3% |
| Credit Counselors | 450 | $45,770 | 26.7% |
| Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists | 4,040 | $62,470 | 15.3% |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 410 | $48,640 | 19.5% |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | 2,960 | $39,380 | 17.2% |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 10,420 | $46,240 | 14.3% |
| Healthcare Social Workers | 3,680 | $53,600 | 14.7% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 3,670 | $48,550 | 21.5% |
| Health Educators | 940 | $51,620 | 13.8% |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | 7,720 | $29,220 | 21% |
| Community Health Workers | 800 | $36,850 | 20% |
| Clergy | 15,540 | $47,760 | 3.2% |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 3,110 | $86,770 | 20.9% |
| Religious Workers, All Other | 8,170 | $27,090 | 21.7% |
| Massage Therapists | 5,100 | $39,590 | 28.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 7,310 | $38,140 | 15.2% |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | 210 | $21,740 | 14.3% |
| Funeral Attendants | 1,390 | $26,040 | 7.2% |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors | 1,130 | $56,310 | 8% |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 13,330 | $21,000 | 17.4% |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | 1,180 | $20,880 | 17.8% |
| Skincare Specialists | 1,380 | $39,440 | 18.1% |
| Childcare Workers | 39,160 | $21,540 | 10.6% |
| Personal Care Aides | 24,510 | $21,010 | 32.2% |
| Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors | 10,510 | $34,310 | 15.9% |
| Residential Advisors | 1,440 | $30,370 | 13.9% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | 1,160 | $25,710 | 14.7% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | 4,470 | $21,530 | -0.2% |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | 1,720 | $20,650 | -11.6% |
| Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers | 1,140 | $23,400 | -6.1% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | 2,670 | $40,180 | 11.6% |
| Shampooers | 250 | $20,160 | 20% |
| Barbers | 1,080 | $30,330 | 17.6% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential (North Carolina) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| Certified Personal Trainer | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 546 | 0 | |
| NASM Certified Personal Trainer | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 21 | 0 | |