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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
841,400
Total High School CTE Concentrators
809
| Occupation | Employment (2016) | Median Pay (2017) | Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Managers | 42,920 | $194,820 | 20.8% |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | 22,170 | $70,100 | -2.1% |
| Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage | 880 | $64,610 | 1.1% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 119,910 | $83,250 | 16.1% |
| Budget Analysts | 4,020 | $75,260 | 11.9% |
| Credit Analysts | 7,870 | $102,620 | 7.5% |
| Financial Analysts | 50,490 | $107,160 | 11.7% |
| Personal Financial Advisors | 32,000 | $136,830 | 15.5% |
| Insurance Underwriters | 8,270 | $78,420 | -8.2% |
| Loan Officers | 12,350 | $78,520 | 8.2% |
| Tax Preparers | 3,820 | $61,880 | 16.8% |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | 4,890 | $81,800 | 9.6% |
| Actuaries | 2,540 | $131,510 | 19.3% |
| Insurance Sales Agents | 27,500 | $60,700 | 4.3% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | 59,790 | $140,300 | 2.4% |
| Bill and Account Collectors | 17,750 | $38,320 | 4.3% |
| Tellers | 28,560 | $31,100 | -9.2% |
| Brokerage Clerks | 6,330 | $63,040 | 1.7% |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks | 1,970 | $47,280 | -3.6% |
| Loan Interviewers and Clerks | 6,230 | $45,480 | 8.2% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | 11,570 | $46,810 | 6% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential (New York) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| Bookkeeper Certification | Certification | No Data | 9 | No Data | |
| QuickBooks Certified User | Software | No Data | 9,756 | No Data | |