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Exploration by Career Cluster
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Total High School Students Enrolled
1,557,100
Total High School CTE Concentrators
28,685
| Occupation | Employment (2016) | Median Pay (2017) | Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program | 3,070 | $44,230 | 18.2% |
| Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School | 25,100 | $82,810 | 20.9% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 5,990 | $95,370 | 12.9% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 1,380 | $83,370 | 15.9% |
| Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors | 25,870 | $60,610 | 21.1% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 6,240 | $92,940 | 21.3% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,850 | $82,420 | 12.3% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 5,190 | $74,870 | 14.5% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,020 | $80,040 | 12.7% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 4,260 | $108,180 | 16.9% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,050 | $88,990 | 9.8% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,210 | $94,270 | 13.2% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,130 | $79,220 | 13.1% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,390 | $88,240 | 12.9% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | 370 | $82,010 | 13.5% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,200 | $97,220 | 13.3% |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | 270 | $85,120 | 11.1% |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,000 | $72,480 | 14% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 3,450 | $70,820 | 17.7% |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,400 | $74,280 | 13.6% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 8,940 | $107,590 | 28.2% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 4,720 | $68,620 | 29.4% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 5,200 | $62,710 | 12.9% |
| Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 380 | $66,300 | 10.5% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,220 | $62,830 | 18% |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,230 | $85,820 | 15.4% |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | 760 | $68,740 | 11.8% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 7,670 | $67,000 | 14.9% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,930 | $65,010 | 13.7% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 6,410 | $69,130 | 14.5% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,280 | $64,390 | 14.9% |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,650 | $76,270 | 14.7% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,800 | $75,090 | 14.4% |
| Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 470 | $60,770 | 8.5% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,110 | $63,040 | 13.3% |
| Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 13,110 | $50,410 | 9.6% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 3,830 | $57,170 | 13.1% |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 32,670 | $28,230 | 19.1% |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 15,910 | $55,930 | 20.6% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 143,960 | $56,380 | 20.4% |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 71,550 | $56,510 | 20.5% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 106,130 | $57,800 | 20.6% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | 9,220 | $59,150 | 19.5% |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | 1,360 | $52,960 | 20.6% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | 10,700 | $57,480 | 19.9% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | 6,280 | $56,920 | 20.1% |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | 10,540 | $57,960 | 20% |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | 340 | $55,200 | 20.6% |
| Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors | 7,450 | $51,800 | 2.7% |
| Self-Enrichment Education Teachers | 20,680 | $38,380 | 24.1% |
| Curators | 610 | $51,000 | 14.8% |
| Librarians | 10,660 | $59,730 | 17.6% |
| Library Technicians | 3,920 | $29,440 | 16.1% |
| Instructional Coordinators | 14,370 | $65,980 | 19.6% |
| Teacher Assistants | 85,110 | $22,000 | 19.9% |
| Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other | 2,850 | $33,980 | 18.9% |
| Coaches and Scouts | 14,480 | $44,430 | 20.2% |
| Interpreters and Translators | 5,320 | $52,830 | 24.4% |
| Audio-Visual and Multimedia Collections Specialists | 1,420 | $56,420 | 19% |
| Farm and Home Management Advisors | 480 | $26,510 | 14.6% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 4,450 | $85,310 | 19.3% |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 110 | $81,140 | 9.1% |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 290 | $82,600 | 13.8% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 800 | $60,120 | 12.5% |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | 400 | $56,450 | 12.5% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School | 1,360 | $57,740 | 19.9% |
| Graduate Teaching Assistants | 16,400 | $34,740 | 8.9% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential (Texas) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| Child Development Associate Credential | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 868 | 58 | |
| Texas Educational Aide I | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 104 | 38 | |
| ETS ParaPro Assessment | CTE Assessment | Very Undersupplied | 27 | 0 | |