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Total High School Students Enrolled
199,200
Total High School CTE Concentrators
5,946
Occupation | Employment (2016) |
Median Pay (2017) |
Projected Growth (2016-26) |
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Medical and Health Services Managers | 4,640 | $83,550 | 17.9% |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 640 | $72,780 | 10.9% |
Chiropractors | 570 | $59,040 | 5.3% |
Dentists, General | 1,040 | $135,670 | 12.5% |
Dietitians and Nutritionists | 920 | $58,010 | 14.1% |
Optometrists | 540 | $97,540 | 14.8% |
Pharmacists | 4,520 | $126,310 | 7.5% |
Anesthesiologists | 750 | $208,000 | 9.3% |
Family and General Practitioners | 1,440 | $199,840 | 10.4% |
Internists, General | 580 | $182,540 | 10.3% |
Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 360 | $208,000 | 11.1% |
Pediatricians, General | 550 | $159,540 | 9.1% |
Psychiatrists | 150 | $208,000 | 6.7% |
Surgeons | 890 | $208,000 | 9% |
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 3,760 | $208,000 | 7.2% |
Physician Assistants | 1,010 | $94,080 | 32.7% |
Podiatrists | 120 | $94,370 | 8.3% |
Occupational Therapists | 1,750 | $78,720 | 23.4% |
Physical Therapists | 2,690 | $84,920 | 23% |
Radiation Therapists | 230 | $82,920 | 8.7% |
Recreational Therapists | 120 | $43,560 | 8.3% |
Respiratory Therapists | 2,550 | $49,480 | 22.7% |
Speech-Language Pathologists | 2,130 | $67,370 | 13.1% |
Exercise Physiologists | 120 | $42,270 | 8.3% |
Therapists, All Other | 690 | $94,030 | 14.5% |
Veterinarians | 1,220 | $80,170 | 19.7% |
Registered Nurses | 46,270 | $61,780 | 12.1% |
Nurse Anesthetists | 1,270 | $158,770 | 14.2% |
Nurse Practitioners | 3,020 | $96,180 | 32.8% |
Dental Hygienists | 2,250 | $59,320 | 12.4% |
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 1,080 | $46,860 | 7.4% |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 860 | $64,140 | 18.6% |
Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 290 | $69,110 | 6.9% |
Radiologic Technologists | 4,130 | $50,830 | 8.7% |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 380 | $69,400 | 7.9% |
Dietetic Technicians | 110 | $29,950 | 0% |
Pharmacy Technicians | 8,470 | $28,310 | 17.2% |
Psychiatric Technicians | 350 | $27,930 | 2.9% |
Respiratory Therapy Technicians | 180 | $40,480 | -55.6% |
Surgical Technologists | 1,820 | $43,690 | 9.3% |
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 1,510 | $31,340 | 20.5% |
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 150 | $32,360 | 13.3% |
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 10,560 | $42,140 | 7.6% |
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | 4,540 | $36,210 | 12.8% |
Opticians, Dispensing | 840 | $40,160 | 15.5% |
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 1,710 | $45,510 | 16.4% |
Athletic Trainers | 460 | $46,210 | 19.6% |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | 550 | $47,850 | 12.7% |
Home Health Aides | 2,600 | $23,620 | 42.3% |
Psychiatric Aides | 800 | $28,840 | 0% |
Nursing Assistants | 24,280 | $26,080 | 8.1% |
Orderlies | 440 | $23,300 | 6.8% |
Occupational Therapy Assistants | 500 | $54,360 | 28% |
Physical Therapist Assistants | 1,790 | $55,230 | 25.7% |
Physical Therapist Aides | 700 | $24,760 | 22.9% |
Dental Assistants | 4,460 | $35,390 | 12.3% |
Medical Assistants | 8,280 | $31,290 | 23.3% |
Medical Equipment Preparers | 600 | $32,830 | 6.7% |
Medical Transcriptionists | 870 | $36,030 | 2.3% |
Pharmacy Aides | 200 | $23,260 | 0% |
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1,120 | $24,810 | 19.6% |
Phlebotomists | 2,120 | $30,170 | 18.4% |
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | 1,080 | $37,850 | 5.6% |
Medical Secretaries | 5,860 | $31,840 | 14.5% |
Nurse Midwives | 140 | $99,000 | 14.3% |
Biomedical Engineers | 70 | $0 | 14.3% |
Epidemiologists | 50 | $51,020 | 20% |
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other | 340 | $58,020 | 14.7% |
Orthodontists | 150 | $88,770 | 13.3% |
Orthotists and Prosthetists | 120 | $68,240 | 25% |
Hearing Aid Specialists | 120 | $64,460 | 25% |
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | 80 | $102,610 | 12.5% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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Credential (Kentucky) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
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Demanded | Earned | ||||
Certified Nursing Assistant | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 2,915 | |
NOCTI Pathway Assessment - Healthcare Core | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 1,025 | |
Certified Phlebotomy Technician | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 226 | |
Certified EEG/EKG/ECG Technician | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 473 | 145 | |
NOCTI Pathway Assessment - Health Informatics | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 143 | |
NCLEX - Registered Nurse | License | Very Undersupplied | 22,919 | 117 | |
Certified Pharmacy Technician | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 1,974 | 50 | |
EMT / Paramedic License | License | Very Undersupplied | 1,070 | 39 | |
ARRT - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | Certification | Moderately Undersupplied | 67 | 37 | |
NOCTI Job Ready Assessment - Biotechnology | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 36 | |
Certified Medical Assistant | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 2,697 | 33 | |
Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 16 | |
NBSTA - Certification of Surgical Technologists | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 14 | |
Licensed Practical Nurse | License | Very Undersupplied | 3,931 | 4 | |
National League of Nursing - Comprehensive RN Exam | Certification | Supply meets demand | 0 | 3 | |
AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant Certification | Certification | Supply meets demand | 1 | 0 | |
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant | Certification | Moderately Undersupplied | 5 | 0 | |
Certified Registered Central Service Technician | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 87 | 0 | |
Certified Surgical Technologist | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 58 | 0 | |
Dental Assistant | License | Very Undersupplied | 1,225 | 0 | |
HIPAA Training and Certification | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 247 | 0 | |
Medical Assistant | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 1,095 | 0 | |
NCCT Medical Assistant | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 55 | 0 | |
Radiation and Radiographer License | License | Very Undersupplied | 849 | 0 |