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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
42,400
Total High School CTE Concentrators
82
| Occupation | Employment (2016) | Median Pay (2017) | Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysts | 660 | $71,650 | 9.1% |
| Computer Programmers | 1,380 | $68,690 | 1.4% |
| Software Developers, Applications | 800 | $80,900 | 35% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 570 | $74,920 | 19.3% |
| Web Developers | 700 | $48,440 | 15.7% |
| Database Administrators | 220 | $62,850 | 13.6% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 620 | $62,420 | 6.5% |
| Computer Network Architects | 220 | $72,910 | 4.5% |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 2,060 | $44,180 | 13.6% |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 420 | $47,570 | 11.9% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 710 | $66,510 | 14.1% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
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| Credential (Montana) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| Apple Certified Mac Technician | Certification | No Data | 14 | No Data | |
| Certified Information Systems Security Professional | Certification | No Data | 13 | No Data | |
| Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician | Certification | No Data | 6 | No Data | |
| Cisco Certified Network Associate | Certification | No Data | 50 | No Data | |
| Cisco Certified Network Professional | Certification | No Data | 3 | No Data | |
| Cisco Certified Technician | Certification | No Data | 3 | No Data | |
| CompTIA A+ | Certification | No Data | 234 | No Data | |
| CompTIA Cloud+ | Certification | No Data | 0 | No Data | |
| CompTIA Network+ | Certification | No Data | 19 | No Data | |
| CompTIA Project+ | Certification | No Data | 4 | No Data | |
| CompTIA Security+ | Certification | No Data | 44 | No Data | |
| Microsoft Certified IT Professional | Certification | No Data | 2 | No Data | |
| Microsoft Certified Professional | Certification | No Data | 1 | No Data | |
| Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate | Certification | No Data | 2 | No Data | |
| Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert | Certification | No Data | 15 | No Data | |
| Microsoft Technology Associate | Certification | No Data | 2 | No Data | |
| Oracle Certified Associate | Certification | No Data | 1 | No Data | |
| Programmable Logic Controllers Certification | Certification | No Data | 10 | No Data | |