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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
41,200
Total High School CTE Concentrators
433
| Occupation | Employment (2016) | Median Pay (2017) | Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | 80 | $135,890 | 12.5% |
| Marketing Managers | 970 | $150,440 | 14.4% |
| Sales Managers | 860 | $161,000 | 8.1% |
| Public Relations and Fundraising Managers | 220 | $115,140 | 18.2% |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 680 | $56,800 | 10.3% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 2,080 | $78,590 | 23.1% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | 480 | $25,600 | -2.1% |
| Public Relations Specialists | 760 | $55,570 | 10.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 4,850 | $44,420 | 1.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | 840 | $76,100 | 7.1% |
| Cashiers | 10,810 | $21,290 | -7.7% |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | 1,420 | $31,930 | 3.5% |
| Retail Salespersons | 18,470 | $23,070 | 1.8% |
| Advertising Sales Agents | 340 | $49,770 | -5.9% |
| Sales Representatives, Services, All Other | 2,430 | $55,620 | 9.1% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 1,410 | $100,340 | -0.7% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 3,190 | $59,730 | -3.8% |
| Real Estate Sales Agents | 1,410 | $43,940 | 5.7% |
| Driver/Sales Workers | 1,700 | $20,160 | -9.4% |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | 110 | $27,350 | 0% |
| Real Estate Brokers | 130 | $73,400 | 7.7% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | 300 | $44,630 | 6.7% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential () | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||