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Total High School Students Enrolled
148,300
Total High School CTE Concentrators
0
| Occupation | Employment (2016) |
Median Pay (2017) |
Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program | 820 | $36,810 | 12.2% |
| Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School | 2,710 | $97,250 | 7.7% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 2,340 | $93,650 | 9.8% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 690 | $87,830 | 13% |
| Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors | 2,680 | $53,690 | 12.7% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,130 | $103,310 | 17.7% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 550 | $97,640 | 7.3% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 660 | $85,990 | 9.1% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | 80 | $70,150 | 12.5% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 580 | $102,490 | 13.8% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 320 | $86,350 | 6.3% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 60 | $89,270 | 16.7% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 260 | $82,980 | 7.7% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | 180 | $99,910 | 11.1% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | 70 | $80,550 | 14.3% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 200 | $120,140 | 10% |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 170 | $85,660 | 11.8% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 460 | $80,600 | 15.2% |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | 220 | $80,320 | 9.1% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,890 | $131,150 | 25.4% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 740 | $71,380 | 24.3% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 840 | $68,790 | 10.7% |
| Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 110 | $74,270 | 9.1% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | 130 | $78,210 | 7.7% |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | 80 | $163,180 | 12.5% |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | 150 | $68,580 | 6.7% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,050 | $72,480 | 12.4% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | 500 | $80,340 | 8% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 870 | $71,530 | 9.2% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 320 | $66,980 | 9.4% |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | 260 | $77,240 | 11.5% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 340 | $72,070 | 11.8% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 240 | $62,050 | 12.5% |
| Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,230 | $59,820 | 0.8% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 3,910 | $54,370 | 9.2% |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 4,220 | $24,680 | 11.4% |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,680 | $53,750 | 7.7% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 21,490 | $54,230 | 7.2% |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 11,290 | $55,060 | 7.4% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 14,030 | $56,040 | 7.4% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | 1,120 | $57,320 | 6.3% |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | 2,870 | $48,660 | 7% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | 1,680 | $55,140 | 6.5% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | 1,680 | $57,660 | 7.1% |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | 1,930 | $56,570 | 7.3% |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | 1,410 | $75,840 | 8.5% |
| Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors | 640 | $52,230 | -4.7% |
| Self-Enrichment Education Teachers | 2,030 | $33,820 | 9.9% |
| Curators | 130 | $45,250 | 15.4% |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | 90 | $41,250 | 22.2% |
| Librarians | 1,560 | $44,610 | 7.1% |
| Library Technicians | 1,740 | $29,920 | 6.9% |
| Instructional Coordinators | 1,420 | $70,010 | 9.9% |
| Teacher Assistants | 17,140 | $25,240 | 8.2% |
| Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other | 2,940 | $30,880 | 11.2% |
| Coaches and Scouts | 5,500 | $23,210 | 13.8% |
| Interpreters and Translators | 570 | $36,200 | 19.3% |
| Audio-Visual and Multimedia Collections Specialists | 60 | $35,950 | 0% |
| Farm and Home Management Advisors | 400 | $65,510 | 7.5% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 770 | $92,970 | 15.6% |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | 410 | $85,710 | 9.8% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School | 230 | $55,670 | 8.7% |
| Graduate Teaching Assistants | 420 | $28,050 | 7.1% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential (Iowa) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| Child Development Associate Credential | Certification | No Data | 244 | No Data | |