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Total High School Students Enrolled
212,200
Total High School CTE Concentrators
1,688
| Occupation | Employment (2016) |
Median Pay (2017) |
Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program | 360 | $35,060 | 5.6% |
| Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School | 3,520 | $80,960 | 3.7% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 2,330 | $93,250 | 7.3% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 580 | $98,110 | 5.2% |
| Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors | 3,490 | $54,450 | 10.9% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,240 | $85,800 | 17.7% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 340 | $81,610 | 5.9% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 700 | $61,290 | 8.6% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | 100 | $81,410 | 10% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 620 | $99,140 | 11.3% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 230 | $85,060 | 4.3% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 50 | $77,270 | 0% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 260 | $75,010 | 7.7% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | 180 | $80,620 | 5.6% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | 30 | $72,740 | 0% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 140 | $101,090 | 14.3% |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | 60 | $76,640 | 16.7% |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 170 | $73,900 | 5.9% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 400 | $64,810 | 12.5% |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | 140 | $63,980 | 7.1% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,860 | $95,190 | 35.3% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,390 | $64,010 | 20.1% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 810 | $69,040 | 7.4% |
| Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 190 | $74,870 | 5.3% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | 140 | $64,350 | 14.3% |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | 180 | $147,160 | 5.6% |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | 100 | $68,110 | 0% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 700 | $62,570 | 8.6% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | 310 | $60,000 | 9.7% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 850 | $56,290 | 7.1% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 200 | $56,940 | 10% |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | 340 | $63,440 | 5.9% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 230 | $61,030 | 8.7% |
| Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 180 | $74,130 | 5.6% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 200 | $64,040 | 10% |
| Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,130 | $48,290 | 3.3% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 3,190 | $19,900 | 6.3% |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 3,590 | $21,460 | 7.5% |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,230 | $44,620 | 3.3% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 24,760 | $50,680 | 3.3% |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 9,300 | $51,020 | 3.3% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 12,830 | $51,440 | 3.4% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | 400 | $51,270 | 2.5% |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | 50 | $46,590 | 20% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | 1,270 | $51,880 | 4.7% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | 540 | $55,140 | 3.7% |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | 700 | $48,970 | 2.9% |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | 30 | $62,350 | 0% |
| Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors | 690 | $37,520 | -7.2% |
| Self-Enrichment Education Teachers | 4,540 | $38,830 | 9.5% |
| Archivists | 70 | $45,350 | 14.3% |
| Curators | 120 | $54,250 | 8.3% |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | 50 | $39,920 | 20% |
| Librarians | 2,080 | $55,970 | 4.8% |
| Library Technicians | 890 | $31,500 | 7.9% |
| Instructional Coordinators | 1,420 | $78,270 | 4.9% |
| Teacher Assistants | 8,460 | $20,090 | 4.4% |
| Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other | 620 | $28,170 | 11.3% |
| Coaches and Scouts | 3,610 | $29,880 | 10% |
| Interpreters and Translators | 320 | $38,630 | 9.4% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential (Alabama) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| ETS Praxis Assessment | CTE Assessment | Moderately Oversupplied | 0 | 7 | |
| Child Development Associate Credential | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 52 | 1 | |
| ETS ParaPro Assessment | CTE Assessment | Supply meets demand | 1 | 0 | |