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Total High School Students Enrolled
272,200
Total High School CTE Concentrators
1,991
| Occupation | Employment (2016) |
Median Pay (2017) |
Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 7,930 | $100,090 | 18.5% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 2,340 | $83,670 | 13.2% |
| Chiropractors | 1,130 | $82,030 | 10.6% |
| Dentists, General | 1,980 | $208,000 | 8.6% |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 1,320 | $60,800 | 9.8% |
| Optometrists | 790 | $117,380 | 15.2% |
| Pharmacists | 6,280 | $136,540 | 5.7% |
| Anesthesiologists | 570 | $208,000 | 15.8% |
| Family and General Practitioners | 3,040 | $201,730 | 14.8% |
| Internists, General | 1,390 | $208,000 | 12.9% |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 640 | $208,000 | 15.6% |
| Psychiatrists | 490 | $208,000 | 16.3% |
| Surgeons | 1,320 | $208,000 | 15.2% |
| Physician Assistants | 1,970 | $115,200 | 31% |
| Podiatrists | 140 | $164,210 | 7.1% |
| Occupational Therapists | 2,500 | $73,760 | 10.8% |
| Physical Therapists | 4,250 | $85,100 | 17.9% |
| Radiation Therapists | 260 | $79,630 | 11.5% |
| Recreational Therapists | 570 | $54,460 | 12.3% |
| Respiratory Therapists | 1,720 | $68,240 | 11.6% |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 2,660 | $73,880 | 10.9% |
| Exercise Physiologists | 300 | $56,720 | 10% |
| Therapists, All Other | 540 | $71,970 | 20.4% |
| Veterinarians | 1,720 | $90,750 | 20.3% |
| Registered Nurses | 65,410 | $77,940 | 11.1% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 1,790 | $184,330 | 16.2% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 3,560 | $115,550 | 27.8% |
| Audiologists | 240 | $83,080 | 8.3% |
| Dental Hygienists | 4,810 | $73,740 | 8.3% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 1,040 | $66,230 | 8.7% |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 1,630 | $79,540 | 20.2% |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 260 | $87,330 | 11.5% |
| Radiologic Technologists | 4,790 | $66,640 | 14.6% |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 710 | $77,780 | 25.4% |
| Dietetic Technicians | 370 | $35,450 | 16.2% |
| Pharmacy Technicians | 7,850 | $36,800 | 10.2% |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 300 | $38,610 | 10% |
| Surgical Technologists | 2,230 | $58,540 | 10.8% |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 2,490 | $37,070 | 22.1% |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 930 | $49,350 | 15.1% |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 17,800 | $46,890 | 12.2% |
| Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | 4,100 | $47,880 | 10.5% |
| Opticians, Dispensing | 2,110 | $37,900 | 13.7% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 1,280 | $53,770 | 14.8% |
| Athletic Trainers | 790 | $49,320 | 20.3% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | 620 | $54,660 | 9.7% |
| Home Health Aides | 25,600 | $28,660 | 30.7% |
| Psychiatric Aides | 330 | $45,930 | 6.1% |
| Nursing Assistants | 32,660 | $33,350 | 5.8% |
| Orderlies | 340 | $39,120 | 8.8% |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | 510 | $50,740 | 17.6% |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | 1,510 | $54,390 | 19.2% |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 340 | $36,160 | 14.7% |
| Dental Assistants | 5,640 | $49,220 | 8.3% |
| Medical Assistants | 9,780 | $39,880 | 25.4% |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | 1,330 | $43,790 | 9.8% |
| Medical Transcriptionists | 1,510 | $42,630 | -2% |
| Pharmacy Aides | 460 | $25,720 | 2.2% |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1,040 | $28,760 | 20.2% |
| Phlebotomists | 1,910 | $37,700 | 26.2% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | 2,340 | $36,020 | 13.7% |
| Medical Secretaries | 11,730 | $42,320 | 15.2% |
| Nurse Midwives | 260 | $108,480 | 15.4% |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | 30 | $32,960 | 33.3% |
| Biomedical Engineers | 1,170 | $111,860 | 8.5% |
| Epidemiologists | 220 | $70,540 | 9.1% |
| Orthotists and Prosthetists | 310 | $75,720 | 19.4% |
| Genetic Counselors | 80 | $77,040 | 25% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
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| Credential (Minnesota) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| AAPC Certified Professional Coder | Certification | No Data | 283 | No Data | |
| AHIMA Certified Coding Associate | Certification | No Data | 14 | No Data | |
| AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant Certification | Certification | No Data | 10 | No Data | |
| AMCA Patient Care Technician Certification | Certification | No Data | 0 | No Data | |
| ARRT - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist | Certification | No Data | 1 | No Data | |
| ARRT - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | Certification | No Data | 11 | No Data | |
| Certified Cardiographic Technician | Certification | No Data | 7 | No Data | |
| Certified Clinical Medical Assistant | Certification | No Data | 10 | No Data | |
| Certified EEG/EKG/ECG Technician | Certification | No Data | 1,479 | No Data | |
| Certified Health Unit Coordinator | Certification | No Data | 162 | No Data | |
| Certified Medical Assistant | Certification | No Data | 2,932 | No Data | |
| Certified Pedorthist | Certification | No Data | 0 | No Data | |
| Certified Pharmacy Technician | Certification | No Data | 2,530 | No Data | |
| Certified Registered Central Service Technician | Certification | No Data | 250 | No Data | |
| Certified Respiratory Therapist | Certification | No Data | 170 | No Data | |
| Certified Surgical Technologist | Certification | No Data | 537 | No Data | |
| Dental Assistant | License | No Data | 2,483 | No Data | |
| EMT / Paramedic License | License | No Data | 2,124 | No Data | |
| HIPAA Training and Certification | Certification | No Data | 553 | No Data | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | License | No Data | 14,028 | No Data | |
| Medical Assistant | Certification | No Data | 1,373 | No Data | |
| NBCOT - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | Certification | No Data | 8 | No Data | |
| NCCT Certified Patient Care Technician | Certification | No Data | 0 | No Data | |
| NCCT Medical Assistant | Certification | No Data | 34 | No Data | |
| NCCT Tech in Surgery | CTE Assessment | No Data | 19 | No Data | |
| NCLEX - Registered Nurse | License | No Data | 54,332 | No Data | |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Certification | No Data | 26 | No Data | |
| Radiation and Radiographer License | License | No Data | 1,886 | No Data | |