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Exploration by Career Cluster
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How many credentials earned in each career cluster are valued by employers in each state?
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Total High School Students Enrolled
54,900
Total High School CTE Concentrators
274
| Occupation | Employment (2016) |
Median Pay (2017) |
Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program | 200 | $43,720 | -5% |
| Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School | 1,360 | $83,320 | -1.5% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 700 | $78,170 | 1.4% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 260 | $66,610 | 0% |
| Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors | 1,340 | $51,080 | 2.2% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 270 | $58,520 | 3.7% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 80 | $65,650 | 0% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 280 | $61,480 | 0% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 160 | $85,060 | 6.3% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 250 | $75,480 | 0% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 90 | $71,420 | 0% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | 70 | $78,650 | 0% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | 30 | $77,110 | 0% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 70 | $92,230 | 0% |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 100 | $78,820 | 0% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 190 | $64,080 | 0% |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | 90 | $58,560 | 0% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 540 | $0 | 14.8% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 240 | $54,160 | 12.5% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 260 | $55,140 | 0% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | 50 | $56,020 | 0% |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | 120 | $56,850 | 0% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 230 | $63,090 | 0% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | 70 | $57,460 | 0% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 380 | $61,240 | 0% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 90 | $66,710 | 0% |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | 130 | $67,270 | 0% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 100 | $75,870 | 0% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 110 | $56,400 | -9.1% |
| Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 320 | $43,090 | -6.3% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 390 | $56,490 | 0% |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,390 | $34,060 | -3.6% |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 890 | $53,270 | -2.2% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 5,570 | $52,680 | -1.4% |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 2,810 | $53,810 | -1.4% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 5,530 | $54,520 | -1.3% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | 1,060 | $50,430 | -1.9% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | 470 | $57,320 | -2.1% |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | 850 | $51,480 | -2.4% |
| Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors | 170 | $51,590 | -11.8% |
| Self-Enrichment Education Teachers | 1,580 | $33,960 | -0.6% |
| Archivists | 30 | $45,330 | 0% |
| Curators | 110 | $48,110 | 0% |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | 90 | $37,740 | 0% |
| Librarians | 740 | $49,920 | 0% |
| Library Technicians | 850 | $35,180 | -1.2% |
| Instructional Coordinators | 560 | $64,570 | 3.6% |
| Teacher Assistants | 7,040 | $32,900 | -1.7% |
| Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other | 230 | $34,330 | 0% |
| Coaches and Scouts | 2,110 | $20,820 | 0% |
| Interpreters and Translators | 210 | $46,390 | 9.5% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 200 | $68,460 | 5% |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 50 | $61,960 | 0% |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | 60 | $50,380 | 0% |
| Graduate Teaching Assistants | 580 | $23,070 | -3.4% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential (Maine) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| Child Development Associate Credential | Certification | No Data | 17 | No Data | |