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Exploration by Career Cluster
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Total High School Students Enrolled
1,960,300
Total High School CTE Concentrators
81,219
| Occupation | Employment (2016) | Median Pay (2017) | Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Directors | 16,000 | $118,660 | 6.9% |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | 7,300 | $65,190 | 15.1% |
| Multimedia Artists and Animators | 26,900 | $84,740 | 9.7% |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | 1,200 | $60,490 | 8.3% |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | 4,800 | $70,410 | 6.3% |
| Floral Designers | 4,500 | $32,160 | -2.2% |
| Graphic Designers | 36,800 | $56,810 | 7.1% |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | 4,200 | $58,910 | 4.8% |
| Producers and Directors | 33,800 | $97,550 | 8.3% |
| Musicians and Singers | 16,600 | $0 | 6.6% |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | 8,100 | $0 | 7.4% |
| Radio and Television Announcers | 4,200 | $47,860 | -4.8% |
| Public Address System and Other Announcers | 1,400 | $29,860 | 7.1% |
| Reporters and Correspondents | 3,900 | $49,180 | 2.6% |
| Editors | 14,100 | $68,530 | 6.4% |
| Technical Writers | 6,800 | $87,260 | 16.2% |
| Writers and Authors | 23,300 | $75,400 | 8.6% |
| Audio and Video Equipment Technicians | 17,600 | $47,100 | 10.8% |
| Broadcast Technicians | 4,700 | $39,960 | 2.1% |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | 5,700 | $0 | 3.5% |
| Photographers | 21,000 | $46,790 | -4.3% |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture | 8,300 | $67,510 | 1.2% |
| Film and Video Editors | 16,200 | $74,900 | 6.2% |
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other | 9,700 | $85,910 | 2.1% |
| Desktop Publishers | 1,800 | $54,830 | -11.1% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 36,200 | $58,520 | -4.4% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | 11,300 | $69,730 | 0% |
| Prepress Technicians and Workers | 3,300 | $42,230 | -18.2% |
| Printing Press Operators | 16,000 | $36,870 | -9.4% |
| Print Binding and Finishing Workers | 4,400 | $33,490 | -11.4% |
| Designers, All Other | 2,300 | $77,030 | 13% |
| Actors | 19,300 | $0 | 2.6% |
| Dancers | 1,500 | $0 | 13.3% |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | 12,700 | $51,160 | 4.7% |
| Costume Attendants | 1,900 | $43,260 | 5.3% |
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance | 2,400 | $72,160 | 4.2% |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | 7,900 | $68,210 | 17.7% |
| Fashion Designers | 8,100 | $78,680 | 3.7% |
| Music Directors and Composers | 5,400 | $51,610 | 3.7% |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | 1,800 | $40,740 | 5.6% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
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| Credential (California) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| Adobe Certified Associate | Software | No Data | 33,870 | No Data | |
| Adobe Certified Expert | Software | No Data | 33,870 | No Data | |
| Apple Certified Support Professional | Certification | No Data | 51 | No Data | |
| Avid Certified User - Media Composer | Software | No Data | 178 | No Data | |
| Avid Certified User - Pro Tools | Software | No Data | 21 | No Data | |
| Modeling and Simulation Certification | Certification | No Data | 21 | No Data | |