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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
267,100
Total High School CTE Concentrators
428
| Occupation | Employment (2016) | Median Pay (2017) | Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Managers | 9,660 | $121,860 | 20.2% |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | 8,230 | $65,310 | 1.3% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 27,880 | $63,640 | 5.9% |
| Budget Analysts | 710 | $63,870 | 7% |
| Credit Analysts | 1,350 | $64,290 | 6.7% |
| Financial Analysts | 3,860 | $81,990 | 11.9% |
| Personal Financial Advisors | 5,690 | $63,000 | 16.9% |
| Insurance Underwriters | 2,730 | $64,660 | -2.6% |
| Loan Officers | 7,590 | $68,010 | 9.2% |
| Tax Preparers | 1,720 | $37,010 | -1.7% |
| Actuaries | 590 | $84,500 | 25.4% |
| Insurance Sales Agents | 11,750 | $45,990 | 13% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | 5,720 | $56,390 | 14% |
| Bill and Account Collectors | 7,060 | $34,040 | -6.9% |
| Tellers | 11,870 | $26,670 | -6.2% |
| Financial Clerks, All Other | 1,020 | $38,230 | 8.8% |
| Brokerage Clerks | 1,900 | $44,290 | 21.1% |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks | 840 | $34,750 | -3.6% |
| Loan Interviewers and Clerks | 6,590 | $36,830 | 8.5% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | 7,640 | $36,010 | 16% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential (Missouri) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| ASK Concepts of Finance | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 56 | |
| QuickBooks Certified User | Software | Very Undersupplied | 2,294 | 0 | |