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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
225,400
Total High School CTE Concentrators
983
| Occupation | Employment (2016) | Median Pay (2017) | Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysts | 6,200 | $76,370 | 13.5% |
| Information Security Analysts | 1,410 | $70,550 | 22.7% |
| Computer Programmers | 3,630 | $75,680 | -6.1% |
| Software Developers, Applications | 3,710 | $87,170 | 33.7% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 2,610 | $77,750 | 15.3% |
| Web Developers | 1,120 | $74,970 | 16.1% |
| Database Administrators | 1,110 | $78,270 | 13.5% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 5,310 | $71,480 | 11.1% |
| Computer Network Architects | 1,450 | $83,490 | 13.1% |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 7,040 | $44,870 | 15.5% |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 2,580 | $50,140 | 12.8% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 1,610 | $93,240 | 8.1% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential (South Carolina) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| TestOut PC Pro Certification | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 59 | |
| CompTIA ITF+ | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 1 | 14 | |
| Microsoft Technology Associate | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 133 | 10 | |
| Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician | Certification | Moderately Undersupplied | 14 | 8 | |
| TestOut Network Pro Certification | Certification | Moderately Oversupplied | 0 | 7 | |
| CATIA V5 Part Design Certification | Software | Supply meets demand | 0 | 5 | |
| Oracle Certified Associate | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 14 | 4 | |
| Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 68 | 2 | |
| CompTIA Network+ | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 49 | 1 | |
| Apple Certified Mac Technician | Certification | Supply meets demand | 1 | 0 | |
| Cisco Certified Network Associate | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 933 | 0 | |
| CompTIA A+ | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 1,143 | 0 | |
| CompTIA Security+ | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 1,998 | 0 | |
| Google Adwords Certification | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 15 | 0 | |
| Google Analytics Certification | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 19 | 0 | |
| Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Architect | Certification | Supply meets demand | 0 | 0 | |