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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
476,700
Total High School CTE Concentrators
4,611
| Occupation | Employment (2016) | Median Pay (2017) | Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Managers | 15,030 | $116,300 | 18.4% |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | 6,590 | $66,990 | -3% |
| Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage | 240 | $60,280 | 12.5% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 35,070 | $65,850 | 9.4% |
| Budget Analysts | 1,070 | $78,750 | 6.5% |
| Credit Analysts | 1,400 | $60,860 | 8.6% |
| Financial Analysts | 6,320 | $78,490 | 9.3% |
| Personal Financial Advisors | 5,670 | $73,050 | 15.2% |
| Insurance Underwriters | 1,890 | $65,450 | -4.8% |
| Tax Preparers | 3,050 | $0 | 10.2% |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | 5,280 | $59,420 | 9.3% |
| Actuaries | 440 | $80,350 | 27.3% |
| Insurance Sales Agents | 12,980 | $50,640 | 9.9% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | 7,420 | $51,070 | 6.1% |
| Bill and Account Collectors | 7,270 | $37,650 | -2.6% |
| Tellers | 15,770 | $29,050 | -7.9% |
| Financial Clerks, All Other | 470 | $40,140 | 10.6% |
| Brokerage Clerks | 940 | $48,860 | 5.3% |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks | 670 | $41,040 | 0% |
| Loan Interviewers and Clerks | 5,600 | $38,620 | 12.9% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | 5,080 | $37,010 | 11.2% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential (Michigan) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| QuickBooks Certified User | Software | No Data | 3,016 | No Data | |