What are the top occupations aligned to each career cluster?

Total High School Students Enrolled

78,700

Total High School CTE Concentrators

108

Occupation Employment
(2016)
Median Pay
(2017)
Projected Growth
(2016-26)
Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program 250 $36,080 4%
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 1,490 $71,060 8.1%
Education Administrators, Postsecondary 1,260 $91,850 10.3%
Education Administrators, All Other 170 $86,490 11.8%
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 1,500 $45,250 12%
Business Teachers, Postsecondary 680 $61,990 17.6%
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 350 $51,680 8.6%
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 280 $50,550 7.1%
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 220 $74,080 13.6%
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 130 $70,130 15.4%
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 70 $71,810 14.3%
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 60 $80,350 16.7%
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 80 $58,610 12.5%
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 230 $62,520 13%
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 80 $50,010 12.5%
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 1,700 $50,500 26.5%
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 530 $55,900 22.6%
Education Teachers, Postsecondary 500 $54,640 10%
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 90 $31,060 11.1%
Law Teachers, Postsecondary 60 $35,540 16.7%
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 660 $50,860 12.1%
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 220 $46,360 9.1%
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 560 $51,210 10.7%
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 70 $37,270 14.3%
History Teachers, Postsecondary 280 $39,310 10.7%
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 170 $57,990 11.8%
Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 940 $46,400 1.1%
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 170 $52,280 5.9%
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 2,130 $29,540 6.1%
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 1,000 $46,730 7%
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 6,410 $44,620 7.3%
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 3,500 $45,610 7.7%
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 2,930 $46,270 7.5%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School 440 $46,590 6.8%
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School 1,870 $43,440 7%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School 780 $42,900 7.7%
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 680 $44,500 7.4%
Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors 140 $32,260 -7.1%
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 1,130 $35,610 8%
Librarians 810 $41,250 7.4%
Library Technicians 200 $25,310 10%
Instructional Coordinators 1,290 $55,520 10.1%
Teacher Assistants 3,790 $24,320 7.1%
Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 530 $28,490 11.3%
Coaches and Scouts 1,160 $40,640 9.5%
Interpreters and Translators 110 $31,150 9.1%
Audio-Visual and Multimedia Collections Specialists 50 $46,640 20%
Farm and Home Management Advisors 280 $54,220 3.6%
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 260 $62,070 11.5%
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary 100 $73,460 10%
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 110 $55,000 9.1%
Graduate Teaching Assistants 190 $19,170 10.5%
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies

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Credential (West Virginia) Credential Type Supply/Demand Category Credentials
Demanded Earned
Child Development Associate Credential Certification No Data 1 No Data