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Total High School Students Enrolled
225,400
Total High School CTE Concentrators
6,513
| Occupation | Employment (2016) |
Median Pay (2017) |
Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 5,450 | $86,920 | 24.6% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 320 | $64,750 | 18.8% |
| Chiropractors | 670 | $69,640 | 13.4% |
| Dentists, General | 1,810 | $153,610 | 20.4% |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 1,030 | $53,430 | 14.6% |
| Optometrists | 550 | $117,050 | 20% |
| Pharmacists | 4,850 | $126,670 | 7.8% |
| Anesthesiologists | 330 | $208,000 | 15.2% |
| Family and General Practitioners | 3,480 | $208,000 | 15.5% |
| Internists, General | 1,120 | $208,000 | 18.8% |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 250 | $208,000 | 16% |
| Pediatricians, General | 290 | $139,810 | 17.2% |
| Psychiatrists | 280 | $203,800 | 10.7% |
| Surgeons | 1,370 | $208,000 | 17.5% |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 3,290 | $170,280 | 11.6% |
| Physician Assistants | 1,260 | $97,340 | 40.5% |
| Podiatrists | 100 | $157,650 | 10% |
| Occupational Therapists | 1,380 | $79,460 | 26.1% |
| Physical Therapists | 2,890 | $87,250 | 28.4% |
| Radiation Therapists | 210 | $87,300 | 14.3% |
| Recreational Therapists | 200 | $41,590 | 5% |
| Respiratory Therapists | 1,730 | $55,190 | 30.1% |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 1,510 | $70,150 | 19.2% |
| Exercise Physiologists | 250 | $41,080 | 20% |
| Veterinarians | 1,020 | $99,940 | 17.6% |
| Registered Nurses | 42,550 | $62,910 | 18.6% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 610 | $164,190 | 14.8% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 1,960 | $96,080 | 38.8% |
| Audiologists | 130 | $78,560 | 23.1% |
| Dental Hygienists | 2,750 | $60,240 | 20.7% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 830 | $59,990 | 14.5% |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 720 | $66,250 | 26.4% |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 280 | $71,270 | 14.3% |
| Radiologic Technologists | 3,440 | $53,120 | 16.6% |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 400 | $62,230 | 20% |
| Dietetic Technicians | 900 | $23,220 | 15.6% |
| Pharmacy Technicians | 6,470 | $30,410 | 14.5% |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 700 | $32,540 | 7.1% |
| Respiratory Therapy Technicians | 180 | $50,070 | -55.6% |
| Surgical Technologists | 1,780 | $38,790 | 15.2% |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 1,900 | $31,420 | 21.1% |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 410 | $35,920 | 19.5% |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 9,580 | $41,310 | 11.9% |
| Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | 2,630 | $38,410 | 17.5% |
| Opticians, Dispensing | 1,120 | $35,520 | 17.9% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 810 | $39,860 | 25.9% |
| Athletic Trainers | 330 | $42,480 | 24.2% |
| Home Health Aides | 10,410 | $21,290 | 46.5% |
| Nursing Assistants | 21,450 | $24,190 | 15.4% |
| Orderlies | 2,800 | $23,630 | 10% |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | 350 | $63,510 | 25.7% |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | 1,160 | $57,230 | 29.3% |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 660 | $26,810 | 30.3% |
| Dental Assistants | 3,970 | $38,600 | 20.4% |
| Medical Assistants | 9,370 | $31,220 | 30.8% |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | 520 | $32,430 | 13.5% |
| Medical Transcriptionists | 810 | $35,480 | -7.4% |
| Pharmacy Aides | 220 | $21,450 | -4.5% |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1,060 | $24,540 | 19.8% |
| Phlebotomists | 1,480 | $30,800 | 23% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | 480 | $42,200 | 6.3% |
| Medical Secretaries | 7,740 | $34,070 | 24.2% |
| Nurse Midwives | 30 | $85,050 | 33.3% |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | 80 | $23,550 | 25% |
| Biomedical Engineers | 70 | $58,480 | 14.3% |
| Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other | 270 | $61,230 | 7.4% |
| Orthodontists | 30 | $208,000 | 0% |
| Orthotists and Prosthetists | 220 | $60,350 | 22.7% |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | 60 | $41,600 | 16.7% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 50 | $132,690 | 0% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential (South Carolina) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| National Health Science Assessment | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 839 | |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 758 | |
| Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 163 | |
| South Carolina EMS First Responder | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 93 | |
| Certified EEG/EKG/ECG Technician | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 1,034 | 36 | |
| Certified Pharmacy Technician | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 1,657 | 33 | |
| Certified Phlebotomy Technician | Certification | Supply meets demand | 26 | 29 | |
| Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 24 | |
| EMT / Paramedic License | License | Very Undersupplied | 1,211 | 19 | |
| NCCT Insurance and Coding Specialist | Certification | Supply meets demand | 0 | 1 | |
| AMCA Patient Care Technician Certification | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 179 | 0 | |
| ARRT - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 32 | 0 | |
| ASPT - Certified Phlebotomy Technician | Certification | Supply meets demand | 2 | 0 | |
| Certified Clinical Medical Assistant | Certification | Supply meets demand | 4 | 0 | |
| Certified Medical Assistant | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 3,104 | 0 | |
| Certified Registered Central Service Technician | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 37 | 0 | |
| Certified Surgical Technologist | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 391 | 0 | |
| Dental Assistant | License | Very Undersupplied | 2,265 | 0 | |
| HIPAA Training and Certification | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 439 | 0 | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | License | Very Undersupplied | 5,725 | 0 | |
| Medical Assistant | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 935 | 0 | |
| NCCT Medical Assistant | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 85 | 0 | |
| NCCT Phlebotomy Technician | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 14 | 0 | |
| NCLEX - Registered Nurse | License | Very Undersupplied | 41,459 | 0 | |
| Radiation and Radiographer License | License | Very Undersupplied | 1,398 | 0 | |
| Registered Phlebotomy Technician | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 16 | 0 | |