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Exploration by Career Cluster
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How many credentials earned in each career cluster are valued by employers in each state?
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Total High School Students Enrolled
522,500
Total High School CTE Concentrators
17,535
| Occupation | Employment (2016) | Median Pay (2017) | Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 7,640 | $96,220 | 25% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 1,370 | $62,600 | 17.5% |
| Chiropractors | 1,500 | $59,310 | 12% |
| Dentists, General | 3,080 | $149,240 | 22.7% |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 1,890 | $54,210 | 16.4% |
| Optometrists | 1,040 | $91,900 | 20.2% |
| Pharmacists | 9,560 | $122,460 | 9% |
| Anesthesiologists | 650 | $200,090 | 16.9% |
| Family and General Practitioners | 3,950 | $179,630 | 18.5% |
| Internists, General | 1,670 | $63,990 | 22.2% |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 720 | $208,000 | 19.4% |
| Pediatricians, General | 1,020 | $162,140 | 23.5% |
| Psychiatrists | 380 | $208,000 | 15.8% |
| Surgeons | 1,280 | $208,000 | 18% |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 10,120 | $208,000 | 15.4% |
| Physician Assistants | 3,800 | $104,460 | 42.9% |
| Podiatrists | 310 | $109,310 | 9.7% |
| Occupational Therapists | 3,010 | $82,880 | 26.2% |
| Physical Therapists | 5,640 | $86,310 | 28.9% |
| Radiation Therapists | 650 | $80,830 | 15.4% |
| Recreational Therapists | 480 | $42,200 | 8.3% |
| Respiratory Therapists | 3,730 | $57,140 | 30.6% |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 3,620 | $75,900 | 20.4% |
| Exercise Physiologists | 390 | $46,030 | 12.8% |
| Therapists, All Other | 570 | $57,400 | 19.3% |
| Veterinarians | 2,080 | $84,040 | 21.6% |
| Registered Nurses | 73,840 | $67,870 | 18.3% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 700 | $146,460 | 20% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 4,290 | $104,360 | 38.5% |
| Audiologists | 630 | $71,630 | 23.8% |
| Dental Hygienists | 6,020 | $66,330 | 24.6% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 1,750 | $59,900 | 15.4% |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 1,650 | $61,580 | 26.1% |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 500 | $74,720 | 12% |
| Radiologic Technologists | 5,090 | $56,240 | 16.3% |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 1,100 | $68,470 | 14.5% |
| Dietetic Technicians | 830 | $24,120 | 12% |
| Pharmacy Technicians | 11,860 | $29,140 | 15.3% |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 680 | $29,430 | 5.9% |
| Respiratory Therapy Technicians | 390 | $52,120 | -56.4% |
| Surgical Technologists | 3,530 | $44,450 | 16.1% |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 2,850 | $31,420 | 23.2% |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 1,360 | $33,420 | 19.1% |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 26,370 | $41,890 | 11.3% |
| Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | 5,790 | $36,280 | 14.5% |
| Opticians, Dispensing | 1,520 | $32,890 | 20.4% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 3,660 | $44,330 | 23.2% |
| Athletic Trainers | 530 | $47,110 | 22.6% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | 860 | $59,780 | 16.3% |
| Home Health Aides | 11,280 | $22,320 | 27.3% |
| Nursing Assistants | 36,780 | $24,680 | 15.8% |
| Orderlies | 2,530 | $27,420 | 17% |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | 790 | $67,570 | 39.2% |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | 1,970 | $56,990 | 35.5% |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 860 | $24,200 | 34.9% |
| Dental Assistants | 9,800 | $36,760 | 24.3% |
| Medical Assistants | 21,150 | $31,790 | 29.2% |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | 1,240 | $34,300 | 17.7% |
| Medical Transcriptionists | 1,540 | $31,970 | -1.9% |
| Pharmacy Aides | 880 | $26,110 | 8% |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 2,010 | $24,540 | 22.4% |
| Phlebotomists | 3,460 | $31,640 | 23.4% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | 2,400 | $42,710 | 13.3% |
| Medical Secretaries | 13,330 | $34,440 | 25.1% |
| Nurse Midwives | 370 | $98,680 | 24.3% |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | 240 | $25,870 | 20.8% |
| Biomedical Engineers | 330 | $78,520 | 15.2% |
| Epidemiologists | 280 | $61,910 | 10.7% |
| Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other | 3,050 | $103,840 | 10.2% |
| Orthotists and Prosthetists | 240 | $64,580 | 33.3% |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | 410 | $37,340 | 29.3% |
| Genetic Counselors | 80 | $86,230 | 25% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 260 | $137,510 | 19.2% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential (Georgia) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| Precision Exams - Health Science | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 2,647 | |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 1,307 | |
| Precision Exams - Veterinary Assistant | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 393 | |
| Precision Exams - Exercise Science and Sports Medicine | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 241 | |
| EMT / Paramedic License | License | Very Undersupplied | 2,694 | 137 | |
| NCCT Phlebotomy Technician | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 130 | |
| Certified Clinical Medical Assistant | Certification | Moderately Oversupplied | 90 | 129 | |
| Certified EEG/EKG/ECG Technician | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 1,528 | 81 | |
| NCCT Medical Office Assistant | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 75 | |
| Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 53 | |
| Certified Healthcare Hospitality Specialist | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 42 | |
| NOCTI Pathway Assessment - Health Informatics | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 32 | |
| Certified Pharmacy Technician | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 2,929 | 31 | |
| NOCTI Job Ready Assessment - Biotechnology | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 27 | |
| Certified Phlebotomy Technician | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 14 | 25 | |
| Precision Exams - Dental Assistant - Dental Science I | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 17 | |
| NCCT ECG Technician | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 11 | |
| Oklahoma CareerTech - Administrative Medical Assistant | CTE Assessment | Supply meets demand | 0 | 2 | |
| AMCA Patient Care Technician Certification | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 325 | 0 | |
| ARRT - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 401 | 0 | |
| Activity Assistant Certified | Certification | Supply meets demand | 1 | 0 | |
| Certified Medical Assistant | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 8,769 | 0 | |
| Certified Registered Central Service Technician | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 307 | 0 | |
| Certified Surgical Technologist | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 738 | 0 | |
| Dental Assistant | License | Very Undersupplied | 3,308 | 0 | |
| HIPAA Training and Certification | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 363 | 0 | |
| Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 10 | 0 | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | License | Very Undersupplied | 14,879 | 0 | |
| Medical Assistant | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 2,976 | 0 | |
| NCCT Medical Assistant | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 2,254 | 0 | |
| NCLEX - Registered Nurse | License | Very Undersupplied | 77,102 | 0 | |
| Radiation Health and Safety Exam | Certification | Moderately Undersupplied | 5 | 0 | |
| Radiation and Radiographer License | License | Very Undersupplied | 2,992 | 0 | |
| Registered Phlebotomy Technician | Certification | Supply meets demand | 1 | 0 | |