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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
419,900
Total High School CTE Concentrators
4,727
| Occupation | Employment (2016) |
Median Pay (2017) |
Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 12,030 | $111,260 | 17.5% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 2,840 | $128,210 | 8.1% |
| Chiropractors | 1,070 | $99,070 | 5.6% |
| Dentists, General | 4,890 | $143,120 | 12.3% |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 2,120 | $68,160 | 13.2% |
| Optometrists | 1,270 | $116,340 | 11.8% |
| Pharmacists | 9,700 | $119,330 | 1.6% |
| Family and General Practitioners | 1,940 | $201,670 | 9.3% |
| Internists, General | 1,440 | $208,000 | 10.4% |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 680 | $208,000 | 8.8% |
| Pediatricians, General | 1,660 | $171,400 | 9.6% |
| Psychiatrists | 1,140 | $208,000 | 7.9% |
| Surgeons | 1,510 | $208,000 | 8.6% |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 16,680 | $208,000 | 7% |
| Physician Assistants | 2,370 | $120,700 | 32.9% |
| Podiatrists | 430 | $128,850 | 4.7% |
| Occupational Therapists | 5,750 | $95,090 | 19.3% |
| Physical Therapists | 8,280 | $95,690 | 22.2% |
| Radiation Therapists | 560 | $102,340 | 7.1% |
| Recreational Therapists | 460 | $58,100 | 4.3% |
| Respiratory Therapists | 3,280 | $73,080 | 22.9% |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 6,390 | $87,500 | 9.9% |
| Exercise Physiologists | 310 | $49,860 | 12.9% |
| Veterinarians | 2,160 | $113,860 | 12.5% |
| Registered Nurses | 86,980 | $81,820 | 12.3% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 280 | $176,920 | 7.1% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 5,120 | $118,040 | 30.7% |
| Audiologists | 410 | $83,530 | 17.1% |
| Dental Hygienists | 5,790 | $88,300 | 12.6% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 670 | $74,720 | 7.5% |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 2,800 | $76,740 | 21.4% |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 630 | $91,590 | 6.3% |
| Radiologic Technologists | 6,170 | $66,640 | 9.9% |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 1,090 | $79,840 | 12.8% |
| Dietetic Technicians | 490 | $33,410 | 6.1% |
| Pharmacy Technicians | 10,190 | $30,270 | 8.7% |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 460 | $45,520 | 0% |
| Surgical Technologists | 2,190 | $53,070 | 10% |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 2,960 | $37,140 | 13.9% |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 1,300 | $45,370 | 13.1% |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 17,720 | $56,750 | 12.5% |
| Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | 2,020 | $50,340 | 7.9% |
| Opticians, Dispensing | 1,430 | $57,450 | 10.5% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 3,460 | $50,790 | 17.3% |
| Athletic Trainers | 740 | $52,610 | 20.3% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | 260 | $89,810 | 3.8% |
| Home Health Aides | 42,550 | $23,620 | 49.3% |
| Psychiatric Aides | 2,760 | $36,810 | -3.3% |
| Nursing Assistants | 59,920 | $29,470 | 12% |
| Orderlies | 2,990 | $29,810 | 5.4% |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | 580 | $70,460 | 29.3% |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | 1,470 | $69,190 | 27.9% |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 3,330 | $25,950 | 22.5% |
| Dental Assistants | 10,960 | $41,950 | 12.5% |
| Medical Assistants | 19,420 | $35,290 | 23% |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | 3,080 | $38,680 | 11.7% |
| Medical Transcriptionists | 1,120 | $42,050 | -5.4% |
| Pharmacy Aides | 430 | $24,180 | -9.3% |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1,610 | $25,570 | 14.3% |
| Phlebotomists | 4,700 | $37,300 | 19.6% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | 6,280 | $34,840 | 12.4% |
| Medical Secretaries | 12,690 | $41,740 | 15% |
| Nurse Midwives | 220 | $112,740 | 13.6% |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | 60 | $24,370 | 16.7% |
| Biomedical Engineers | 290 | $91,230 | 6.9% |
| Epidemiologists | 110 | $102,500 | 0% |
| Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other | 1,730 | $82,260 | 9.8% |
| Orthodontists | 240 | $208,000 | 8.3% |
| Orthotists and Prosthetists | 140 | $70,100 | 21.4% |
| Genetic Counselors | 80 | $83,410 | 25% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 170 | $208,000 | 5.9% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential (New Jersey) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| Certified Clinical Medical Assistant | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 118 | 28 | |
| EMT / Paramedic License | License | Very Undersupplied | 2,009 | 14 | |
| AMCA Patient Care Technician Certification | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 26 | 0 | |
| ARRT - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 55 | 0 | |
| Certified EEG/EKG/ECG Technician | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 613 | 0 | |
| Certified Medical Assistant | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 4,769 | 0 | |
| Certified Pharmacy Technician | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 3,230 | 0 | |
| Certified Phlebotomy Technician | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 12 | 0 | |
| Certified Registered Central Service Technician | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 247 | 0 | |
| Certified Surgical Technologist | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 319 | 0 | |
| Dental Assistant | License | Very Undersupplied | 2,815 | 0 | |
| HIPAA Training and Certification | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 486 | 0 | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | License | Very Undersupplied | 12,556 | 0 | |
| Medical Assistant | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 2,433 | 0 | |
| NCCT Medical Assistant | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 759 | 0 | |
| NCCT Medical Office Assistant | Certification | Supply meets demand | 2 | 0 | |
| NCLEX - Registered Nurse | License | Very Undersupplied | 59,062 | 0 | |
| Radiation and Radiographer License | License | Very Undersupplied | 1,979 | 0 | |