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Exploration by Career Cluster
Explore credential attainment and employer demand within a career cluster—including occupation employment and wage data. Optional: Select a state to display state-specific employment and wage information for the selected career cluster.
How many credentials earned in each career cluster are valued by employers in each state?
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What are the top occupations aligned to each career cluster?
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Total High School Students Enrolled
342,100
Total High School CTE Concentrators
97
| Occupation | Employment (2016) | Median Pay (2017) | Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Managers | 11,500 | $103,910 | 32.2% |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | 9,150 | $58,630 | 14.3% |
| Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage | 560 | $57,800 | 21.4% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 20,940 | $64,380 | 19.2% |
| Budget Analysts | 1,090 | $68,390 | 12.8% |
| Credit Analysts | 1,970 | $55,760 | 22.8% |
| Financial Analysts | 5,020 | $74,200 | 23.9% |
| Personal Financial Advisors | 4,050 | $78,660 | 29.4% |
| Insurance Underwriters | 2,290 | $71,400 | 13.5% |
| Loan Officers | 14,640 | $54,400 | 28% |
| Tax Preparers | 1,950 | $34,930 | 16.4% |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | 1,900 | $71,620 | 22.6% |
| Insurance Sales Agents | 8,960 | $42,700 | 24.9% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | 4,860 | $48,680 | 22% |
| Bill and Account Collectors | 10,050 | $34,970 | 7.2% |
| Tellers | 370 | $29,780 | 13.5% |
| Financial Clerks, All Other | 760 | $43,740 | 25% |
| Brokerage Clerks | 2,000 | $47,620 | 22% |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks | 580 | $40,670 | 3.4% |
| Loan Interviewers and Clerks | 18,130 | $41,140 | 30.1% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | 7,060 | $39,410 | 28% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential (Arizona) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| Bookkeeper Certification | Certification | No Data | 4 | No Data | |
| QuickBooks Certified User | Software | No Data | 3,203 | No Data | |