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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
78,700
Total High School CTE Concentrators
257
| Occupation | Employment (2016) | Median Pay (2017) | Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 320 | $133,050 | 3.1% |
| Statisticians | 120 | $71,560 | 25% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 80 | $90,900 | 0% |
| Chemical Engineers | 90 | $93,770 | 0% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 230 | $98,190 | 8.7% |
| Electrical Engineers | 370 | $88,990 | 8.1% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 210 | $81,100 | 9.5% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 150 | $70,840 | 6.7% |
| Industrial Engineers | 500 | $91,890 | 12% |
| Materials Engineers | 70 | $82,670 | 0% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 410 | $80,030 | 4.9% |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 290 | $75,820 | 3.4% |
| Petroleum Engineers | 390 | $93,430 | 0% |
| Engineers, All Other | 290 | $97,770 | 6.9% |
| Microbiologists | 60 | $38,140 | 16.7% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 200 | $71,140 | 5% |
| Conservation Scientists | 220 | $40,840 | 9.1% |
| Chemists | 880 | $57,980 | 6.8% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 360 | $49,240 | 8.3% |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 160 | $76,960 | 0% |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | 90 | $104,690 | 0% |
| Economists | 90 | $65,350 | 0% |
| Anthropologists and Archeologists | 70 | $44,940 | 0% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | 270 | $50,910 | 3.7% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | 210 | $73,370 | 4.8% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential (West Virginia) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| Certified Electronics Technician | Certification | No Data | 14 | No Data | |