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Total High School Students Enrolled
297,900
Total High School CTE Concentrators
1,157
| Occupation | Employment (2016) |
Median Pay (2017) |
Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program | 1,870 | $55,170 | 2.7% |
| Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School | 6,920 | $106,450 | 11.6% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 740 | $93,500 | 13.5% |
| Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors | 7,770 | $67,110 | 13.6% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 3,860 | $94,440 | 22.3% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,020 | $96,720 | 10.8% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,690 | $75,910 | 13% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | 720 | $131,580 | 15.3% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,840 | $130,020 | 18.5% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 320 | $115,380 | 15.6% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 830 | $93,350 | 14.5% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | 510 | $105,980 | 13.7% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | 190 | $87,000 | 15.8% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 790 | $110,630 | 13.9% |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | 190 | $87,530 | 10.5% |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 900 | $102,760 | 14.4% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,450 | $82,120 | 18.6% |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | 630 | $75,600 | 12.7% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 3,750 | $101,400 | 29.9% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,590 | $79,710 | 27% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,580 | $70,280 | 14.6% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | 390 | $73,470 | 17.9% |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | 740 | $102,850 | 16.2% |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | 360 | $68,580 | 13.9% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 4,960 | $79,170 | 15.9% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | 490 | $74,780 | 12.2% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,690 | $72,120 | 13.8% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,720 | $74,520 | 15.7% |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | 980 | $82,720 | 14.3% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 700 | $78,120 | 15.7% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 310 | $72,780 | 16.1% |
| Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,380 | $58,220 | 2.5% |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 16,150 | $35,000 | 1.8% |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 2,930 | $72,990 | 11.3% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 27,330 | $78,770 | 11.1% |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 17,720 | $77,160 | 11.2% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 25,060 | $77,830 | 11.2% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | 2,600 | $82,550 | 10.4% |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | 1,050 | $57,300 | 9.5% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | 5,860 | $72,260 | 10.8% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | 3,430 | $72,540 | 10.8% |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | 4,160 | $74,110 | 11.1% |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | 650 | $49,330 | 10.8% |
| Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors | 1,530 | $51,660 | -5.9% |
| Self-Enrichment Education Teachers | 11,420 | $48,330 | 19.8% |
| Archivists | 220 | $58,900 | 9.1% |
| Curators | 690 | $63,810 | 13% |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | 400 | $52,240 | 10% |
| Librarians | 4,380 | $68,310 | 8.2% |
| Library Technicians | 3,120 | $45,880 | 6.7% |
| Instructional Coordinators | 4,850 | $74,100 | 11.8% |
| Teacher Assistants | 34,760 | $32,780 | 10.2% |
| Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other | 520 | $48,610 | 13.5% |
| Coaches and Scouts | 8,300 | $38,750 | 14.9% |
| Interpreters and Translators | 2,530 | $53,280 | 13% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,300 | $89,320 | 19.1% |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 330 | $83,830 | 12.1% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 360 | $79,710 | 13.9% |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | 490 | $72,640 | 12.2% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School | 190 | $67,980 | 10.5% |
| Graduate Teaching Assistants | 1,770 | $56,640 | 11.3% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential (Massachusetts) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| Massachusetts Infant-Toddler Teacher Certification | License | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 91 | |
| Massachusetts Preschool Teacher Certification | License | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 86 | |
| Child Development Associate Credential | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 242 | 0 | |
| ETS ParaPro Assessment | CTE Assessment | Very Undersupplied | 860 | 0 | |