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Exploration by Career Cluster
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Total High School Students Enrolled
322,900
Total High School CTE Concentrators
4,770
| Occupation | Employment (2016) |
Median Pay (2017) |
Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 8,110 | $90,410 | 21.9% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 1,500 | $0 | 11.3% |
| Chiropractors | 710 | $79,890 | 12.7% |
| Dentists, General | 2,620 | $157,710 | 19.1% |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 1,280 | $56,040 | 16.4% |
| Optometrists | 930 | $92,480 | 17.2% |
| Pharmacists | 6,350 | $123,770 | 4.3% |
| Anesthesiologists | 890 | $208,000 | 16.9% |
| Family and General Practitioners | 2,300 | $196,750 | 15.7% |
| Internists, General | 870 | $202,360 | 16.1% |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 540 | $208,000 | 16.7% |
| Pediatricians, General | 540 | $181,390 | 16.7% |
| Psychiatrists | 310 | $208,000 | 12.9% |
| Surgeons | 720 | $208,000 | 15.3% |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 9,430 | $208,000 | 14.7% |
| Physician Assistants | 1,120 | $98,880 | 39.3% |
| Podiatrists | 230 | $134,670 | 8.7% |
| Occupational Therapists | 2,620 | $81,610 | 24.4% |
| Physical Therapists | 4,570 | $83,100 | 26.5% |
| Radiation Therapists | 430 | $80,060 | 11.6% |
| Recreational Therapists | 410 | $38,580 | 12.2% |
| Respiratory Therapists | 3,950 | $55,390 | 24.6% |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 2,480 | $74,240 | 19.8% |
| Exercise Physiologists | 290 | $47,720 | 13.8% |
| Therapists, All Other | 1,260 | $39,930 | 30.2% |
| Veterinarians | 1,650 | $87,830 | 21.8% |
| Registered Nurses | 64,940 | $62,330 | 16.5% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 590 | $153,350 | 16.9% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 4,010 | $102,390 | 38.7% |
| Audiologists | 350 | $73,360 | 17.1% |
| Dental Hygienists | 5,110 | $69,700 | 18.8% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 1,200 | $54,050 | 10% |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 990 | $69,200 | 23.2% |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 400 | $73,350 | 10% |
| Radiologic Technologists | 4,470 | $55,900 | 11.6% |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 990 | $65,540 | 12.1% |
| Dietetic Technicians | 380 | $26,500 | 10.5% |
| Pharmacy Technicians | 9,730 | $30,720 | 9.2% |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 1,740 | $28,710 | 10.3% |
| Respiratory Therapy Technicians | 170 | $51,700 | -58.8% |
| Surgical Technologists | 2,890 | $45,000 | 13.8% |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 1,430 | $31,720 | 27.3% |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 920 | $34,550 | 19.6% |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 16,250 | $44,640 | 12.3% |
| Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | 3,930 | $39,600 | 15.3% |
| Opticians, Dispensing | 1,770 | $29,860 | 13.6% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 2,260 | $41,860 | 22.6% |
| Athletic Trainers | 600 | $44,250 | 18.3% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | 1,310 | $33,310 | 19.1% |
| Home Health Aides | 13,470 | $23,200 | 48.8% |
| Psychiatric Aides | 1,110 | $26,980 | 8.1% |
| Nursing Assistants | 31,350 | $26,830 | 10.8% |
| Orderlies | 1,240 | $28,140 | 9.7% |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | 1,090 | $56,710 | 33.9% |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | 2,180 | $55,360 | 32.1% |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 660 | $26,750 | 28.8% |
| Dental Assistants | 5,510 | $39,590 | 18.5% |
| Medical Assistants | 12,650 | $32,110 | 28.4% |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | 780 | $32,980 | 10.3% |
| Medical Transcriptionists | 1,050 | $29,570 | -9.5% |
| Pharmacy Aides | 240 | $23,420 | -8.3% |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 2,110 | $28,270 | 26.5% |
| Phlebotomists | 2,480 | $32,800 | 27.8% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | 1,890 | $31,490 | 15.3% |
| Medical Secretaries | 11,390 | $34,270 | 23.2% |
| Nurse Midwives | 80 | $110,150 | 12.5% |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | 100 | $28,390 | 20% |
| Biomedical Engineers | 790 | $82,560 | 8.9% |
| Epidemiologists | 100 | $66,880 | 0% |
| Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other | 1,520 | $59,000 | 10.5% |
| Orthodontists | 130 | $208,000 | 23.1% |
| Orthotists and Prosthetists | 220 | $58,990 | 27.3% |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | 150 | $59,890 | 13.3% |
| Genetic Counselors | 60 | $73,410 | 33.3% |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | 200 | $208,000 | 20% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential (Indiana) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| Certified Nursing Assistant | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 1,202 | |
| National Health Science Assessment | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 247 | |
| EMT / Paramedic License | License | Very Undersupplied | 2,233 | 88 | |
| Certified Pharmacy Technician | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 2,631 | 14 | |
| Dental Radiographer | License | Moderately Oversupplied | 0 | 8 | |
| Certified Clinical Medical Assistant | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 134 | 4 | |
| AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant Certification | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 124 | 0 | |
| AMCA Patient Care Technician Certification | Certification | Supply meets demand | 1 | 0 | |
| ARRT - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 31 | 0 | |
| Certified EEG/EKG/ECG Technician | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 699 | 0 | |
| Certified Medical Assistant | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 4,020 | 0 | |
| Certified Phlebotomy Technician | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 11 | 0 | |
| Certified Registered Central Service Technician | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 199 | 0 | |
| Certified Surgical Technologist | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 233 | 0 | |
| Dental Assistant | License | Very Undersupplied | 2,240 | 0 | |
| HIPAA Training and Certification | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 255 | 0 | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | License | Very Undersupplied | 6,935 | 0 | |
| Medical Assistant | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 1,973 | 0 | |
| NCCT Medical Assistant | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 286 | 0 | |
| NCCT Phlebotomy Technician | Certification | Supply meets demand | 3 | 0 | |
| NCLEX - Registered Nurse | License | Very Undersupplied | 36,754 | 0 | |
| Radiation Health and Safety Exam | Certification | Supply meets demand | 2 | 0 | |
| Radiation and Radiographer License | License | Very Undersupplied | 1,283 | 0 | |
| Registered Phlebotomy Technician | Certification | Moderately Undersupplied | 9 | 0 | |