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Total High School Students Enrolled
297,900
Total High School CTE Concentrators
2,824
| Occupation | Employment (2016) |
Median Pay (2017) |
Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 14,040 | $113,690 | 15.7% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 11,440 | $84,070 | 13.4% |
| Chiropractors | 670 | $84,630 | 0% |
| Dentists, General | 4,110 | $148,520 | 6.1% |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 1,930 | $64,160 | 11.4% |
| Optometrists | 1,170 | $124,890 | 6% |
| Pharmacists | 7,520 | $120,250 | 2.3% |
| Anesthesiologists | 840 | $208,000 | 3.6% |
| Family and General Practitioners | 3,470 | $200,740 | 4.9% |
| Internists, General | 2,780 | $208,000 | 4.7% |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 630 | $208,000 | 4.8% |
| Pediatricians, General | 1,700 | $180,300 | 4.7% |
| Psychiatrists | 1,070 | $184,610 | 4.7% |
| Surgeons | 2,280 | $208,000 | 3.9% |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 15,260 | $208,000 | 5.1% |
| Physician Assistants | 3,030 | $110,110 | 27.4% |
| Podiatrists | 230 | $142,610 | 0% |
| Occupational Therapists | 5,420 | $87,940 | 16.2% |
| Physical Therapists | 9,290 | $92,060 | 18.2% |
| Radiation Therapists | 620 | $92,410 | 9.7% |
| Recreational Therapists | 870 | $50,880 | 8% |
| Respiratory Therapists | 2,430 | $72,740 | 23.9% |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 4,340 | $85,870 | 13.4% |
| Exercise Physiologists | 350 | $54,480 | 8.6% |
| Therapists, All Other | 940 | $60,470 | 10.6% |
| Veterinarians | 1,650 | $101,910 | 17.6% |
| Registered Nurses | 82,950 | $86,860 | 12.8% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 1,220 | $182,550 | 8.2% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 6,300 | $119,420 | 27.5% |
| Audiologists | 400 | $79,240 | 12.5% |
| Dental Hygienists | 5,640 | $83,880 | 5.9% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 1,360 | $76,870 | 8.8% |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 1,990 | $84,630 | 17.6% |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 680 | $83,490 | 7.4% |
| Radiologic Technologists | 4,220 | $73,520 | 7.6% |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 1,100 | $85,860 | 9.1% |
| Dietetic Technicians | 1,970 | $32,440 | 9.1% |
| Pharmacy Technicians | 7,640 | $35,490 | 8.8% |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 1,600 | $44,220 | 9.4% |
| Surgical Technologists | 3,090 | $54,440 | 8.7% |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 3,130 | $40,150 | 18.8% |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 1,140 | $47,640 | 6.1% |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 16,800 | $57,450 | 8.4% |
| Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | 5,730 | $47,430 | 9.8% |
| Opticians, Dispensing | 1,770 | $57,400 | 6.2% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 2,090 | $53,080 | 12.4% |
| Athletic Trainers | 650 | $55,710 | 23.1% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | 620 | $62,590 | 9.7% |
| Home Health Aides | 26,040 | $30,140 | 37.7% |
| Psychiatric Aides | 640 | $31,400 | 9.4% |
| Nursing Assistants | 39,250 | $32,310 | 10.1% |
| Orderlies | 2,160 | $35,080 | 7.9% |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | 1,360 | $61,240 | 18.4% |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | 2,720 | $65,450 | 21.7% |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 1,030 | $32,260 | 18.4% |
| Dental Assistants | 8,320 | $45,760 | 6.3% |
| Medical Assistants | 12,990 | $39,240 | 17.2% |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | 1,560 | $43,370 | 8.3% |
| Medical Transcriptionists | 730 | $35,610 | -12.3% |
| Pharmacy Aides | 510 | $32,260 | -9.8% |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1,640 | $34,860 | 16.5% |
| Phlebotomists | 3,750 | $38,880 | 16.3% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | 1,440 | $39,950 | 9% |
| Medical Secretaries | 24,620 | $42,070 | 13% |
| Nurse Midwives | 300 | $118,640 | 6.7% |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | 200 | $34,210 | 15% |
| Biomedical Engineers | 2,790 | $94,640 | 9.3% |
| Epidemiologists | 290 | $96,610 | 13.8% |
| Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other | 1,070 | $74,160 | 10.3% |
| Orthodontists | 560 | $208,000 | 5.4% |
| Orthotists and Prosthetists | 360 | $71,940 | 11.1% |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | 220 | $51,790 | 9.1% |
| Genetic Counselors | 190 | $83,260 | 21.1% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 150 | $202,490 | 13.3% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential (Massachusetts) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| Certified Nursing Assistant | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 678 | |
| Alzheimer's Association - essentiALZ | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 484 | |
| NOCTI Job Ready Assessment - Home Health Aide | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 185 | |
| Infection Control Exam | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 119 | |
| Radiation Health and Safety Exam | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 2 | 111 | |
| Certified Clinical Medical Assistant | Certification | Supply meets demand | 61 | 62 | |
| Certified EEG/EKG/ECG Technician | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 883 | 34 | |
| Activity Assistant Certified | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 21 | |
| Certified Phlebotomy Technician | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 7 | 19 | |
| Massachusetts Medication Administration Program | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 231 | 9 | |
| Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant | Certification | Supply meets demand | 0 | 1 | |
| AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant Certification | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 63 | 0 | |
| ARRT - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 20 | 0 | |
| Certified Medical Assistant | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 5,020 | 0 | |
| Certified Pharmacy Technician | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 3,489 | 0 | |
| Certified Registered Central Service Technician | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 220 | 0 | |
| Certified Surgical Technologist | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 339 | 0 | |
| Dental Assistant | License | Very Undersupplied | 2,902 | 0 | |
| EMT / Paramedic License | License | Very Undersupplied | 1,112 | 0 | |
| HIPAA Training and Certification | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 290 | 0 | |
| Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports | Certification | Supply meets demand | 3 | 0 | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | License | Very Undersupplied | 9,971 | 0 | |
| Medical Assistant | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 3,027 | 0 | |
| NCCT Medical Assistant | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 283 | 0 | |
| NCCT Medical Office Assistant | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 69 | 0 | |
| NCLEX - Registered Nurse | License | Very Undersupplied | 56,939 | 0 | |
| PLTW Biomedical Science | CTE Assessment | Supply meets demand | 0 | 0 | |
| Radiation and Radiographer License | License | Very Undersupplied | 3,396 | 0 | |