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Total High School Students Enrolled
267,100
Total High School CTE Concentrators
473
| Occupation | Employment (2016) |
Median Pay (2017) |
Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program | 650 | $47,020 | 10.8% |
| Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School | 5,850 | $87,180 | 6% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 2,200 | $95,730 | 16.4% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 370 | $76,340 | 10.8% |
| Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors | 6,610 | $45,990 | 14.5% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,170 | $80,690 | 24.8% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 640 | $76,790 | 12.5% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 710 | $76,650 | 16.9% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | 60 | $82,650 | 16.7% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 680 | $98,690 | 22.1% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 190 | $87,990 | 15.8% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 50 | $80,730 | 0% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 340 | $77,820 | 17.6% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | 210 | $74,350 | 19% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | 50 | $71,940 | 20% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 170 | $96,970 | 17.6% |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | 80 | $73,530 | 12.5% |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 320 | $73,770 | 15.6% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 640 | $73,750 | 23.4% |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | 180 | $75,870 | 16.7% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 5,040 | $119,930 | 34.7% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,080 | $70,240 | 33.3% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,170 | $69,430 | 17.9% |
| Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 70 | $69,900 | 14.3% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | 270 | $73,930 | 18.5% |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | 130 | $131,090 | 15.4% |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | 130 | $71,280 | 23.1% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,410 | $70,720 | 19.1% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | 530 | $66,850 | 18.9% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 910 | $63,160 | 17.6% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 300 | $69,200 | 20% |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | 420 | $70,360 | 16.7% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 530 | $66,400 | 18.9% |
| Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 30 | $73,610 | 33.3% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 130 | $69,470 | 15.4% |
| Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,020 | $47,860 | 6.9% |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 5,260 | $27,390 | 10.1% |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,820 | $47,180 | 5.5% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 27,250 | $45,970 | 5.3% |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 12,660 | $49,310 | 5.6% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 25,650 | $48,170 | 5.3% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | 1,030 | $46,960 | 5.8% |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | 450 | $33,750 | 6.7% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | 1,880 | $49,130 | 5.3% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | 1,020 | $47,600 | 4.9% |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | 2,550 | $45,420 | 5.1% |
| Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors | 490 | $51,550 | -8.2% |
| Self-Enrichment Education Teachers | 4,570 | $35,590 | 19% |
| Archivists | 600 | $49,640 | 8.3% |
| Curators | 150 | $59,150 | 13.3% |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | 910 | $38,550 | 5.5% |
| Librarians | 2,500 | $48,760 | 8.8% |
| Library Technicians | 2,390 | $29,330 | 9.2% |
| Instructional Coordinators | 1,970 | $57,640 | 10.2% |
| Teacher Assistants | 17,700 | $25,240 | 5.9% |
| Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other | 910 | $39,690 | 15.4% |
| Coaches and Scouts | 3,150 | $28,420 | 20% |
| Interpreters and Translators | 1,480 | $57,090 | 16.9% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 940 | $85,630 | 23.4% |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 90 | $85,890 | 22.2% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 40 | $65,580 | 25% |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | 160 | $60,990 | 18.8% |
| Graduate Teaching Assistants | 2,290 | $28,100 | 14.4% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
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| Credential (Missouri) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| AAFCS Pre-PAC - Early Childhood Education | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 555 | |
| AAFCS Pre-PAC - Education Fundamentals | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 193 | |
| Child Development Associate Credential | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 200 | 49 | |
| Missouri Youth Development Credential | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 3 | 7 | |
| ETS ParaPro Assessment | CTE Assessment | Very Undersupplied | 22 | 0 | |