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Total High School Students Enrolled
191,400
Total High School CTE Concentrators
2,870
| Occupation | Employment (2016) | Median Pay (2017) | Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 7,180 | $79,040 | 12% |
| Chiropractors | 590 | $58,530 | 5.1% |
| Dentists, General | 1,600 | $128,780 | 11.3% |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 870 | $55,770 | 10.3% |
| Optometrists | 720 | $87,780 | 8.3% |
| Pharmacists | 3,990 | $119,120 | 2.8% |
| Anesthesiologists | 220 | $208,000 | 4.5% |
| Internists, General | 330 | $208,000 | 6.1% |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 80 | $208,000 | 0% |
| Psychiatrists | 360 | $187,960 | 2.8% |
| Surgeons | 300 | $208,000 | 3.3% |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 3,200 | $114,570 | 3.8% |
| Physician Assistants | 1,620 | $103,860 | 22.8% |
| Podiatrists | 120 | $121,280 | 0% |
| Occupational Therapists | 1,110 | $83,590 | 17.1% |
| Physical Therapists | 2,290 | $86,680 | 17.9% |
| Radiation Therapists | 450 | $72,930 | 6.7% |
| Recreational Therapists | 190 | $35,650 | 0% |
| Respiratory Therapists | 1,420 | $54,580 | 20.4% |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 1,720 | $66,300 | 14% |
| Exercise Physiologists | 140 | $40,010 | 14.3% |
| Therapists, All Other | 90 | $62,310 | 22.2% |
| Veterinarians | 1,120 | $79,340 | 17% |
| Registered Nurses | 32,860 | $61,750 | 10.1% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 440 | $170,390 | 9.1% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 1,480 | $104,310 | 23% |
| Audiologists | 130 | $74,290 | 15.4% |
| Dental Hygienists | 2,050 | $77,180 | 8.3% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 710 | $36,550 | 7% |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 1,080 | $68,920 | 15.7% |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 400 | $72,960 | 2.5% |
| Radiologic Technologists | 2,810 | $54,290 | 5.7% |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 390 | $64,470 | 5.1% |
| Dietetic Technicians | 800 | $23,010 | 5% |
| Pharmacy Technicians | 5,520 | $29,530 | 7.8% |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 870 | $24,750 | 1.1% |
| Surgical Technologists | 1,850 | $39,910 | 4.9% |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 880 | $27,510 | 17% |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 720 | $33,720 | 8.3% |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 12,600 | $41,100 | 3.8% |
| Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | 4,420 | $35,260 | 7.9% |
| Opticians, Dispensing | 840 | $30,410 | 7.1% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 1,310 | $40,660 | 13% |
| Athletic Trainers | 450 | $46,820 | 22.2% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | 380 | $32,790 | 5.3% |
| Home Health Aides | 8,430 | $22,020 | 36.8% |
| Psychiatric Aides | 1,000 | $20,190 | 15% |
| Nursing Assistants | 18,620 | $24,530 | 5.7% |
| Orderlies | 790 | $23,870 | 3.8% |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | 520 | $60,310 | 21.2% |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | 1,200 | $60,200 | 19.2% |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 530 | $20,010 | 20.8% |
| Dental Assistants | 4,170 | $36,180 | 8.6% |
| Medical Assistants | 9,640 | $30,200 | 18.2% |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | 460 | $30,250 | 4.3% |
| Medical Transcriptionists | 430 | $36,950 | -16.3% |
| Pharmacy Aides | 860 | $22,860 | -12.8% |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1,560 | $24,210 | 18.6% |
| Phlebotomists | 1,450 | $30,360 | 16.6% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | 410 | $40,060 | 2.4% |
| Medical Secretaries | 9,280 | $30,960 | 14.9% |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | 130 | $26,920 | 15.4% |
| Biomedical Engineers | 90 | $65,960 | 0% |
| Epidemiologists | 60 | $64,780 | 0% |
| Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other | 140 | $62,710 | 7.1% |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | 230 | $207,080 | 13% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential (Oklahoma) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| Oklahoma CareerTech - Long Term Care Nurse Aide | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 1,773 | |
| Oklahoma CareerTech - Home Health Care Nurse Aide | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 1,009 | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | License | Very Undersupplied | 5,012 | 795 | |
| PLTW Principles of Biomedical Sciences | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 361 | |
| EMT / Paramedic License | License | Moderately Undersupplied | 751 | 316 | |
| PLTW Human Body Systems | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 298 | |
| Oklahoma CareerTech - Phlebotomy Technician | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 241 | |
| Oklahoma CareerTech - Clinical Medical Assistant | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 148 | |
| Precision Exams - Health Science | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 139 | |
| PLTW Medical Interventions | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 133 | |
| Brainbench Medical Billing | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 102 | |
| Dental Assistant | License | Very Undersupplied | 1,292 | 89 | |
| Certified Surgical Technologist | Certification | Supply meets demand | 94 | 88 | |
| NCCT Medical Assistant | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 16 | 86 | |
| ARRT - Registered Radiography Technologist | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 70 | |
| Radiation Health and Safety Exam | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 65 | |
| Registered Phlebotomist | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 58 | |
| Oklahoma CareerTech - Administrative Medical Assistant | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 57 | |
| NCCT Phlebotomy Technician | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 55 | |
| Registered Medical Assistant | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 45 | |
| Certified Pharmacy Technician | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 672 | 44 | |
| Oklahoma CareerTech - Surgical Technologist | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 44 | |
| Career Essentials - Nurse Assisting | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 40 | |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 35 | |
| Brainbench HIPAA Privacy | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 31 | |
| Brainbench ICD9-CPT Coding | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 28 | |
| Certified Dental Assistant | License | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 28 | |
| Coronal Polish Exam | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 28 | |
| Sealants Exam | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 28 | |
| Topical Fluoride Exam | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 28 | |
| Certified Phlebotomy Technician | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 27 | |
| MedCA Phlebotomy Technician | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 25 | |
| Certified Clinical Medical Assistant | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 23 | |
| ADA - National Board Dental Hygiene Exam | License | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 22 | |
| Certified EEG/EKG/ECG Technician | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 405 | 20 | |
| Medical Assistant | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 696 | 20 | |
| NBCOT - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 19 | |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Certification | Moderately Undersupplied | 31 | 19 | |
| NCCT Tech in Surgery | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 16 | |
| Brainbench Medical Transcription | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 11 | |
| Certified Medical Assistant | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 1,837 | 11 | |
| Certified Respiratory Therapist | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 176 | 11 | |
| Oklahoma CareerTech - Certified Medication Aide | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 11 | |
| AAPC Certified Professional Coder | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 96 | 10 | |
| Certified Pedorthist | Certification | Moderately Oversupplied | 0 | 8 | |
| MedCA Veterinary Assistant (VA1) | Certification | Moderately Oversupplied | 0 | 8 | |
| NCCT Medical Office Assistant | Certification | Moderately Oversupplied | 0 | 7 | |
| AHIMA Certified Coding Associate | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 17 | 5 | |
| Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist | Certification | Supply meets demand | 0 | 3 | |
| AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant Certification | Certification | Supply meets demand | 0 | 2 | |
| ARRT - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist | Certification | Supply meets demand | 0 | 1 | |
| Advanced EMT | License | Supply meets demand | 0 | 1 | |
| Certified Health Unit Coordinator | Certification | Supply meets demand | 0 | 1 | |
| NOCTI Job Ready Assessment - Medical Assisting | CTE Assessment | Supply meets demand | 0 | 1 | |
| Oklahoma CareerTech - Residential Care Aide | CTE Assessment | Supply meets demand | 0 | 1 | |
| AMCA Patient Care Technician Certification | Certification | Supply meets demand | 0 | 0 | |
| ARRT - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 32 | 0 | |
| Certified Registered Central Service Technician | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 42 | 0 | |
| HIPAA Training and Certification | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 119 | 0 | |
| NCLEX - Registered Nurse | License | Very Undersupplied | 25,010 | 0 | |
| Radiation and Radiographer License | License | Very Undersupplied | 971 | 0 | |