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Total High School Students Enrolled
165,000
Total High School CTE Concentrators
2,306
| Occupation | Employment (2016) |
Median Pay (2017) |
Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 5,750 | $109,600 | 15.3% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 1,680 | $111,840 | 11.3% |
| Chiropractors | 760 | $63,060 | 10.5% |
| Dentists, General | 2,420 | $205,330 | 16.9% |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 970 | $69,160 | 8.2% |
| Optometrists | 370 | $129,540 | 10.8% |
| Pharmacists | 2,830 | $125,510 | 2.1% |
| Anesthesiologists | 640 | $208,000 | 7.8% |
| Family and General Practitioners | 1,320 | $195,570 | 9.1% |
| Internists, General | 900 | $208,000 | 8.9% |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 420 | $208,000 | 7.1% |
| Pediatricians, General | 710 | $185,810 | 9.9% |
| Psychiatrists | 820 | $208,000 | 7.3% |
| Surgeons | 800 | $208,000 | 7.5% |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 8,530 | $208,000 | -3.5% |
| Physician Assistants | 2,020 | $126,320 | 28.7% |
| Podiatrists | 190 | $76,530 | 10.5% |
| Occupational Therapists | 2,110 | $89,810 | 14.2% |
| Physical Therapists | 4,130 | $94,790 | 18.2% |
| Radiation Therapists | 230 | $103,140 | 8.7% |
| Recreational Therapists | 470 | $57,890 | 2.1% |
| Respiratory Therapists | 1,270 | $69,120 | 18.9% |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 2,200 | $91,530 | 9.1% |
| Exercise Physiologists | 100 | $55,340 | 10% |
| Veterinarians | 1,050 | $99,970 | 15.2% |
| Registered Nurses | 34,380 | $79,920 | 9.2% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 630 | $181,410 | 11.1% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 2,500 | $115,370 | 28.8% |
| Audiologists | 110 | $79,000 | 9.1% |
| Dental Hygienists | 3,830 | $87,890 | 17.5% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 360 | $75,350 | 2.8% |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 1,070 | $79,770 | 14% |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 220 | $88,160 | 0% |
| Radiologic Technologists | 2,330 | $66,930 | 6% |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 450 | $79,880 | 6.7% |
| Dietetic Technicians | 480 | $29,050 | 0% |
| Pharmacy Technicians | 3,800 | $33,590 | 10.3% |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 980 | $56,170 | 2% |
| Surgical Technologists | 1,060 | $56,290 | 4.7% |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 1,700 | $39,960 | 16.5% |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 870 | $39,520 | 10.3% |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 8,020 | $57,060 | 3.7% |
| Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | 1,780 | $48,440 | 11.2% |
| Opticians, Dispensing | 960 | $53,880 | 10.4% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 1,020 | $48,840 | 15.7% |
| Athletic Trainers | 410 | $56,280 | 14.6% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | 870 | $88,400 | 11.5% |
| Home Health Aides | 7,790 | $25,600 | 34% |
| Psychiatric Aides | 1,680 | $33,930 | 8.9% |
| Nursing Assistants | 22,490 | $32,620 | 1.7% |
| Orderlies | 660 | $34,280 | 1.5% |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | 470 | $64,500 | 12.8% |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | 740 | $67,920 | 23% |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 550 | $29,910 | 20% |
| Dental Assistants | 3,930 | $44,080 | 17% |
| Medical Assistants | 7,790 | $36,950 | 20.8% |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | 420 | $39,080 | 4.8% |
| Medical Transcriptionists | 700 | $34,480 | -12.9% |
| Pharmacy Aides | 120 | $31,650 | -8.3% |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 720 | $29,790 | 12.5% |
| Phlebotomists | 1,220 | $38,460 | 8.2% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | 1,570 | $37,710 | 0.6% |
| Medical Secretaries | 4,090 | $40,750 | 16.6% |
| Nurse Midwives | 100 | $111,160 | 10% |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | 80 | $29,160 | 12.5% |
| Biomedical Engineers | 170 | $101,920 | 11.8% |
| Epidemiologists | 100 | $83,810 | 0% |
| Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other | 610 | $77,120 | 11.5% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
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| Credential (Connecticut) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| AAPC Certified Professional Coder | Certification | No Data | 103 | No Data | |
| AHIMA Certified Coding Associate | Certification | No Data | 2 | No Data | |
| ARRT - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | Certification | No Data | 13 | No Data | |
| Certified Cardiographic Technician | Certification | No Data | 2 | No Data | |
| Certified EEG/EKG/ECG Technician | Certification | No Data | 302 | No Data | |
| Certified Health Unit Coordinator | Certification | No Data | 1 | No Data | |
| Certified Medical Assistant | Certification | No Data | 1,812 | No Data | |
| Certified Pharmacy Technician | Certification | No Data | 1,094 | No Data | |
| Certified Phlebotomy Technician | Certification | No Data | 19 | No Data | |
| Certified Registered Central Service Technician | Certification | No Data | 33 | No Data | |
| Certified Respiratory Therapist | Certification | No Data | 50 | No Data | |
| Certified Surgical Technologist | Certification | No Data | 200 | No Data | |
| Dental Assistant | License | No Data | 1,316 | No Data | |
| EMT / Paramedic License | License | No Data | 705 | No Data | |
| HIPAA Training and Certification | Certification | No Data | 116 | No Data | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | License | No Data | 5,503 | No Data | |
| Medical Assistant | Certification | No Data | 1,241 | No Data | |
| NCCT Certified Patient Care Technician | Certification | No Data | 6 | No Data | |
| NCCT Medical Assistant | Certification | No Data | 11 | No Data | |
| NCLEX - Registered Nurse | License | No Data | 26,323 | No Data | |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Certification | No Data | 5 | No Data | |
| Radiation Health and Safety Exam | Certification | No Data | 7 | No Data | |
| Radiation and Radiographer License | License | No Data | 925 | No Data | |