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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
183,000
Total High School CTE Concentrators
862
| Occupation | Employment (2016) | Median Pay (2017) | Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Managers | 7,120 | $109,460 | 26.4% |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | 3,220 | $66,690 | -3.4% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 13,170 | $65,760 | 16.5% |
| Budget Analysts | 680 | $74,060 | 11.8% |
| Credit Analysts | 610 | $70,450 | 13.1% |
| Financial Analysts | 2,440 | $84,300 | 17.6% |
| Personal Financial Advisors | 2,480 | $78,920 | 14.5% |
| Insurance Underwriters | 830 | $71,220 | -10.8% |
| Loan Officers | 3,620 | $64,610 | 12.4% |
| Tax Preparers | 1,910 | $49,660 | 16.8% |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | 1,350 | $69,580 | 17% |
| Actuaries | 120 | $91,940 | 25% |
| Insurance Sales Agents | 5,170 | $48,570 | 4.1% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | 3,960 | $47,570 | 9.8% |
| Bill and Account Collectors | 2,870 | $37,480 | -2.8% |
| Tellers | 4,420 | $30,190 | -5.9% |
| Financial Clerks, All Other | 660 | $39,190 | 10.6% |
| Brokerage Clerks | 380 | $50,180 | 5.3% |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks | 380 | $43,580 | -2.6% |
| Loan Interviewers and Clerks | 2,050 | $42,650 | 12.7% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | 3,770 | $43,050 | 4.2% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential (Oregon) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| QuickBooks Certified User | Software | Very Undersupplied | 1,947 | 3 | |