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Exploration by Career Cluster
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Total High School Students Enrolled
197,600
Total High School CTE Concentrators
5,270
Occupation | Employment (2016) |
Median Pay (2017) |
Projected Growth (2016-26) |
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Medical and Health Services Managers | 2,810 | $89,900 | 39.1% |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 640 | $59,540 | 53.1% |
Chiropractors | 440 | $46,610 | 34.1% |
Dentists, General | 1,260 | $116,440 | 26.2% |
Dietitians and Nutritionists | 700 | $55,750 | 30% |
Optometrists | 490 | $71,140 | 32.7% |
Pharmacists | 2,640 | $122,730 | 23.9% |
Anesthesiologists | 360 | $206,380 | 25% |
Family and General Practitioners | 1,470 | $185,200 | 31.3% |
Internists, General | 440 | $208,000 | 22.7% |
Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 270 | $208,000 | 29.6% |
Pediatricians, General | 340 | $208,000 | 26.5% |
Psychiatrists | 270 | $89,550 | 25.9% |
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 2,060 | $208,000 | 22.8% |
Physician Assistants | 1,120 | $99,710 | 54.5% |
Podiatrists | 130 | $121,270 | 30.8% |
Occupational Therapists | 870 | $84,680 | 41.4% |
Physical Therapists | 1,800 | $81,640 | 46.1% |
Radiation Therapists | 130 | $82,580 | 38.5% |
Recreational Therapists | 320 | $47,030 | 15.6% |
Respiratory Therapists | 980 | $60,790 | 53.1% |
Speech-Language Pathologists | 1,270 | $78,480 | 30.7% |
Exercise Physiologists | 190 | $47,360 | 31.6% |
Veterinarians | 450 | $77,950 | 40% |
Registered Nurses | 21,890 | $63,570 | 36% |
Nurse Anesthetists | 120 | $156,810 | 33.3% |
Nurse Practitioners | 1,590 | $105,160 | 50.9% |
Audiologists | 230 | $73,000 | 34.8% |
Dental Hygienists | 2,610 | $71,380 | 28.4% |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 550 | $76,730 | 45.5% |
Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 130 | $74,790 | 38.5% |
Radiologic Technologists | 1,560 | $55,320 | 33.3% |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 240 | $68,790 | 33.3% |
Dietetic Technicians | 530 | $24,440 | 28.3% |
Pharmacy Technicians | 4,010 | $36,730 | 30.4% |
Psychiatric Technicians | 710 | $26,930 | 23.9% |
Surgical Technologists | 1,350 | $41,540 | 38.5% |
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 1,060 | $29,780 | 48.1% |
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 310 | $32,070 | 32.3% |
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 1,980 | $46,480 | 20.2% |
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | 1,700 | $38,260 | 31.8% |
Opticians, Dispensing | 630 | $28,910 | 30.2% |
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 660 | $38,490 | 45.5% |
Athletic Trainers | 200 | $43,980 | 45% |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | 550 | $38,690 | 30.9% |
Home Health Aides | 2,830 | $25,210 | 51.9% |
Nursing Assistants | 11,020 | $27,650 | 30.6% |
Occupational Therapy Assistants | 130 | $57,730 | 38.5% |
Physical Therapist Assistants | 670 | $55,250 | 55.2% |
Physical Therapist Aides | 740 | $21,650 | 50% |
Dental Assistants | 5,280 | $30,940 | 29% |
Medical Assistants | 7,660 | $32,320 | 45.8% |
Medical Equipment Preparers | 440 | $35,480 | 38.6% |
Medical Transcriptionists | 310 | $32,380 | 9.7% |
Pharmacy Aides | 340 | $36,180 | 17.6% |
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 470 | $24,130 | 46.8% |
Phlebotomists | 1,200 | $30,020 | 44.2% |
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | 690 | $37,500 | 42% |
Medical Secretaries | 5,240 | $32,090 | 36.3% |
Nurse Midwives | 90 | $108,770 | 44.4% |
Occupational Therapy Aides | 110 | $19,760 | 36.4% |
Biomedical Engineers | 650 | $69,810 | 46.2% |
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other | 120 | $73,370 | 16.7% |
Hearing Aid Specialists | 90 | $53,350 | 22.2% |
Genetic Counselors | 60 | $79,310 | 66.7% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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Credential (Utah) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
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Demanded | Earned | ||||
EMT / Paramedic License | License | Very Oversupplied | 534 | 888 | |
Certified Nursing Assistant | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 839 | |
Radiation Health and Safety Exam | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 90 | |
NCCT Medical Assistant | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 842 | 39 | |
Certified Pharmacy Technician | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 782 | 36 | |
ARRT - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | Certification | Supply meets demand | 3 | 0 | |
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 1,623 | 0 | |
Certified Medical Assistant | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 3,179 | 0 | |
Certified Registered Central Service Technician | Certification | Supply meets demand | 2 | 0 | |
Certified Surgical Technologist | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 72 | 0 | |
Dental Assistant | License | Very Undersupplied | 1,908 | 0 | |
HIPAA Training and Certification | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 107 | 0 | |
Licensed Practical Nurse | License | Very Undersupplied | 1,513 | 0 | |
Medical Assistant | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 2,098 | 0 | |
NCLEX - Registered Nurse | License | Very Undersupplied | 16,256 | 0 | |
Radiation and Radiographer License | License | Very Undersupplied | 912 | 0 |