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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
1,557,100
Total High School CTE Concentrators
43,947
| Occupation | Employment (2016) | Median Pay (2017) | Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Managers | 28,240 | $129,320 | 29.8% |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | 20,450 | $67,260 | 3.3% |
| Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage | 1,950 | $59,740 | 10.8% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 126,450 | $72,860 | 18.9% |
| Budget Analysts | 5,380 | $73,170 | 15.2% |
| Credit Analysts | 7,790 | $69,270 | 17.8% |
| Financial Analysts | 23,660 | $83,060 | 17.8% |
| Personal Financial Advisors | 16,750 | $88,220 | 21.8% |
| Insurance Underwriters | 5,750 | $61,240 | 1.7% |
| Loan Officers | 22,670 | $68,710 | 19.8% |
| Tax Preparers | 8,900 | $45,090 | 20.4% |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | 9,540 | $62,900 | 18.4% |
| Actuaries | 1,200 | $93,670 | 31.7% |
| Insurance Sales Agents | 39,090 | $45,010 | 15% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | 36,420 | $54,070 | 17.2% |
| Bill and Account Collectors | 29,030 | $35,470 | 3.5% |
| Tellers | 48,930 | $28,130 | 7.6% |
| Financial Clerks, All Other | 2,190 | $39,420 | 18.3% |
| Brokerage Clerks | 4,500 | $50,190 | 12.9% |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks | 4,140 | $40,870 | 4.3% |
| Loan Interviewers and Clerks | 26,760 | $42,710 | 20.1% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | 35,040 | $37,700 | 18% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential (Texas) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| QuickBooks Certified User | Software | Very Undersupplied | 10,559 | 1,792 | |
| ABA Banking Fundamentals Suite | Certification | Supply meets demand | 2 | 0 | |