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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
148,300
Total High School CTE Concentrators
0
| Occupation | Employment (2016) | Median Pay (2017) | Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Managers | 6,620 | $100,280 | 24.9% |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | 3,590 | $61,310 | 7.2% |
| Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage | 170 | $62,460 | 11.8% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 12,980 | $61,440 | 14.1% |
| Budget Analysts | 300 | $72,550 | 3.3% |
| Credit Analysts | 1,080 | $62,150 | 20.4% |
| Financial Analysts | 1,950 | $73,710 | 17.9% |
| Personal Financial Advisors | 1,780 | $67,140 | 25.8% |
| Insurance Underwriters | 1,780 | $67,020 | 2.8% |
| Loan Officers | 5,320 | $63,690 | 27.4% |
| Tax Preparers | 1,020 | $35,800 | 15.7% |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | 6,190 | $63,260 | 20.5% |
| Actuaries | 580 | $98,180 | 32.8% |
| Insurance Sales Agents | 6,800 | $51,370 | 19.9% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | 3,190 | $50,030 | 19.7% |
| Bill and Account Collectors | 3,060 | $34,190 | 7.8% |
| Tellers | 8,420 | $28,180 | 5.6% |
| Financial Clerks, All Other | 1,560 | $43,590 | 21.2% |
| Brokerage Clerks | 440 | $44,280 | 18.2% |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks | 620 | $30,950 | 4.8% |
| Loan Interviewers and Clerks | 3,880 | $37,510 | 29.1% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | 3,410 | $42,340 | 21.7% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential (Iowa) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| QuickBooks Certified User | Software | No Data | 550 | No Data | |