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Exploration by Career Cluster
Explore credential attainment and employer demand within a career cluster—including occupation employment and wage data. Optional: Select a state to display state-specific employment and wage information for the selected career cluster.
How many credentials earned in each career cluster are valued by employers in each state?
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Total High School Students Enrolled
95,400
Total High School CTE Concentrators
1,523
| Occupation | Employment (2016) |
Median Pay (2017) |
Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 3,260 | $96,490 | 17.8% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 540 | $54,270 | 7.4% |
| Chiropractors | 610 | $51,220 | 8.2% |
| Dentists, General | 780 | $123,090 | 15.4% |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 680 | $57,220 | 14.7% |
| Optometrists | 390 | $101,870 | 12.8% |
| Pharmacists | 2,540 | $121,390 | 5.5% |
| Anesthesiologists | 110 | $208,000 | 9.1% |
| Family and General Practitioners | 1,580 | $208,000 | 10.8% |
| Internists, General | 140 | $208,000 | 7.1% |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 170 | $208,000 | 5.9% |
| Pediatricians, General | 250 | $169,440 | 12% |
| Psychiatrists | 150 | $208,000 | 13.3% |
| Surgeons | 360 | $208,000 | 11.1% |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 1,960 | $114,250 | 8.2% |
| Physician Assistants | 1,000 | $103,400 | 29% |
| Podiatrists | 40 | $208,000 | 25% |
| Occupational Therapists | 1,140 | $76,170 | 22.8% |
| Physical Therapists | 1,850 | $79,840 | 24.9% |
| Radiation Therapists | 170 | $73,980 | 5.9% |
| Recreational Therapists | 240 | $39,040 | 8.3% |
| Respiratory Therapists | 1,140 | $55,080 | 10.5% |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 1,110 | $67,540 | 12.6% |
| Therapists, All Other | 70 | $45,340 | 14.3% |
| Veterinarians | 870 | $77,620 | 26.4% |
| Registered Nurses | 24,670 | $62,730 | 11.6% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 310 | $187,000 | 12.9% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 1,210 | $102,210 | 22.3% |
| Audiologists | 90 | $62,910 | 11.1% |
| Dental Hygienists | 1,250 | $67,450 | 16% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 720 | $44,870 | 9.7% |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 560 | $63,070 | 16.1% |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 150 | $68,130 | 13.3% |
| Radiologic Technologists | 1,870 | $52,710 | 11.8% |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 170 | $67,460 | 11.8% |
| Dietetic Technicians | 230 | $30,240 | 8.7% |
| Pharmacy Technicians | 2,640 | $32,550 | 11% |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 310 | $29,830 | 16.1% |
| Respiratory Therapy Technicians | 70 | $50,950 | 0% |
| Surgical Technologists | 780 | $45,260 | 9% |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 740 | $33,140 | 27% |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 420 | $36,060 | 16.7% |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 5,300 | $43,420 | 14.9% |
| Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | 1,780 | $38,750 | 13.5% |
| Opticians, Dispensing | 750 | $32,330 | 12% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 350 | $41,400 | 8.6% |
| Athletic Trainers | 190 | $46,840 | 10.5% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | 140 | $0 | 14.3% |
| Home Health Aides | 1,940 | $23,260 | 41.2% |
| Psychiatric Aides | 660 | $36,480 | 7.6% |
| Nursing Assistants | 14,200 | $28,280 | 12.3% |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | 200 | $56,520 | 35% |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | 710 | $48,460 | 31% |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 560 | $24,680 | 25% |
| Dental Assistants | 2,200 | $35,850 | 15.9% |
| Medical Assistants | 3,090 | $33,660 | 27.2% |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | 410 | $34,140 | 9.8% |
| Medical Transcriptionists | 540 | $34,790 | 1.9% |
| Pharmacy Aides | 240 | $26,360 | 4.2% |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 560 | $24,640 | 21.4% |
| Phlebotomists | 790 | $30,810 | 16.5% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | 320 | $35,490 | 15.6% |
| Medical Secretaries | 2,840 | $33,800 | 15.8% |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | 70 | $27,050 | 14.3% |
| Biomedical Engineers | 30 | $61,480 | 33.3% |
| Epidemiologists | 40 | $0 | 25% |
| Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other | 180 | $54,010 | 11.1% |
| Orthodontists | 40 | $208,000 | 25% |
| Orthotists and Prosthetists | 50 | $61,770 | 20% |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | 20 | $27,770 | 0% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 100 | $208,000 | 20% |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | 50 | $208,000 | 20% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
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| Credential (Nebraska) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| AAPC Certified Professional Coder | Certification | No Data | 124 | No Data | |
| AHIMA Certified Coding Associate | Certification | No Data | 8 | No Data | |
| AMCA Patient Care Technician Certification | Certification | No Data | 13 | No Data | |
| ARRT - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist | Certification | No Data | 0 | No Data | |
| ARRT - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | Certification | No Data | 0 | No Data | |
| ASCP - Phlebotomy Technician | Certification | No Data | 14 | No Data | |
| Certified Cardiographic Technician | Certification | No Data | 2 | No Data | |
| Certified Health Unit Coordinator | Certification | No Data | 2 | No Data | |
| Certified Medical Assistant | Certification | No Data | 1,314 | No Data | |
| Certified Pharmacy Technician | Certification | No Data | 801 | No Data | |
| Certified Phlebotomy Technician | Certification | No Data | 42 | No Data | |
| Certified Registered Central Service Technician | Certification | No Data | 13 | No Data | |
| Certified Respiratory Therapist | Certification | No Data | 57 | No Data | |
| Certified Surgical Technologist | Certification | No Data | 108 | No Data | |
| Dental Assistant | License | No Data | 809 | No Data | |
| EMT / Paramedic License | License | No Data | 372 | No Data | |
| HIPAA Training and Certification | Certification | No Data | 149 | No Data | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | License | No Data | 4,144 | No Data | |
| Medical Assistant | Certification | No Data | 578 | No Data | |
| NCCT Certified Patient Care Technician | Certification | No Data | 13 | No Data | |
| NCCT Medical Assistant | Certification | No Data | 7 | No Data | |
| NCLEX - Registered Nurse | License | No Data | 17,121 | No Data | |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Certification | No Data | 17 | No Data | |
| Radiation and Radiographer License | License | No Data | 573 | No Data | |