What are the top occupations aligned to each career cluster?

Total High School Students Enrolled

199,200

Total High School CTE Concentrators

5,946

Occupation Employment
(2016)
Median Pay
(2017)
Projected Growth
(2016-26)
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

Credential (Kentucky) Credential Type Supply/Demand Category Credentials
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