1. Health Science
7,403 (16%)
2. Business Management & Administration
2,621 (6%)
3. Manufacturing
1,359 (3%)
4. Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
1,166 (3%)
5. Education & Training
1,155 (3%)
Postsecondary: Arkansas
The majority of the credentials earned by postsecondary students are Licenses and Certifications, credentials that are more likely to be directly be directly requested by employers.
The differences in the types of credentials that K-12 and postsecondary students earn highlight an opportunity for states to align secondary and postsecondary offerings and to prioritize the credentials that carry the most value in the labor market.
Postsecondary Date Range: 2018-19
Key Indicators
Total Credentials Earned
4,357
Total Credentials Earned in Demand
2,554 (59%)
Top 5 Career Clusters for Students Concentrating in CTE
Are the credentials students earn in postsecondary aligned with jobs demanded in the workforce?
Top Credentials by Demand
Credentials Demanded
- 1. NCLEX - Registered Nurse #1 in Supply
- 25,896
- 2. Commercial Driver's License #5 in Supply
- 20,409
- 3. Microsoft Office Specialist #6 in Supply
- 16,401
- 4. Licensed Practical Nurse
- 5,804
- 5. Dental Assistant
- 929
- 6. Automotive Service Excellence Certification #8 in Supply
- 880
- 7. ServSafe Certification (Manager/Food Handler/Allergens/Alcohol)
- 856
- 8. Certified Medical Assistant
- 798
- 9. Certified Pharmacy Technician
- 713
- 10. Certified EEG/EKG/ECG Technician
- 511
Top Credentials by Supply
Credentials Earned
- 1. NCLEX - Registered Nurse #1 in Demand
- 1,170
- 2. NCCER - General Credential
- 384
- 3. EMT / Paramedic License
- 347
- 4. AWS Certified Welder
- 339
- 5. Commercial Driver's License #2 in Demand
- 251
- 6. Microsoft Office Specialist #3 in Demand
- 247
- 7. National Career Readiness Certificate (WorkKeys)
- 243
- 8. Automotive Service Excellence Certification #6 in Demand
- 217
- 9. Basic First Aid
- 199
- 10. EPA HVAC Certification
- 131
Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential | Credential Type | Credentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||
| AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification | Certification | 0 | 40 |
| ARRT - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | Certification | 3 | 35 |
| ASCP - Board of Certification | Certification | 63 | 27 |
| AWS Certified Welder | Certification | 300 | 339 |
| American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Certification | Certification | 0 | 29 |
| Arkansas Boating Education | Certification | 0 | 32 |
| Arkansas Fire Fighter | Certification | 290 | 4 |
| Automotive Service Excellence Certification | Certification | 881 | 217 |
| Basic First Aid | General Career Readiness | 0 | 199 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | Certification | 0 | 117 |
| Certified Phlebotomy Technician | Certification | 0 | 45 |
| Certified Respiratory Therapist | Certification | 1 | 43 |
| Certified Solidworks Associate | Software | 0 | 6 |
| Commercial Driver's License | License | 20,410 | 251 |
| CompTIA A+ | Certification | 509 | 2 |
| EMT / Paramedic License | License | 357 | 347 |
| EPA HVAC Certification | Certification | 237 | 131 |
| ETS Praxis Assessment | CTE Assessment | 0 | 20 |
| Hair Stylist / Cosmetologist / Barber License | License | 0 | 70 |
| Microsoft Office Specialist | Software | 16,401 | 247 |
| NATE Certification | Certification | 11 | 14 |
| NBCOT - Occupational Therapist Registered | Certification | 0 | 27 |
| NBSTA - Certification of Surgical Technologists | Certification | 0 | 35 |
| NCCER - General Credential | Certification | 0 | 384 |
| NCLEX - Registered Nurse | License | 25,897 | 1,170 |
| NIMS Machining | Certification | 0 | 10 |
| National Career Readiness Certificate (WorkKeys) | General Career Readiness | 0 | 243 |
| National Physical Therapy Exam | Certification | 0 | 50 |
| OSHA 10-Hour - General | General Career Readiness | 0 | 72 |
| ServSafe Certification (Manager/Food Handler/Allergens/Alcohol) | Certification | 857 | 92 |
| Snap-On Multimeter Certification | Certification | 0 | 40 |
| TestOut Network Pro Certification | Certification | 0 | 6 |
| Wine and Spirit Education Trust Qualification | Certification | 0 | 13 |
| AAPC Certified Professional Coder | Certification | 39 | 0 |
| AHIMA Certified Coding Associate | Certification | 2 | 0 |
| AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist | Certification | 60 | 0 |
| APCO International - Emergency Medical Dispatch | Certification | 10 | 0 |
| ARRT - Computed Tomography | Certification | 8 | 0 |
| ARRT - Nuclear Medicine Technology | Certification | 21 | 0 |
| ARRT - Radiation Therapy | Certification | 5 | 0 |
| ASQ - Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate | Certification | 4 | 0 |
| Adobe Certified Associate | Software | 444 | 0 |
| Adobe Certified Expert | Software | 444 | 0 |
| Air Conditioning Installation Specialization | Certification | 14 | 0 |
| American Culinary Federation Certification | Certification | 4 | 0 |
| Animal Science Certification | Certification | 0 | 0 |
| Associate Certified Electronics Technician | Certification | 5 | 0 |
| Autodesk Certified Professional | Software | 476 | 0 |
| Autodesk Certified User | Software | 476 | 0 |
| CCI - Registered Cardiac Sonographer | Certification | 2 | 0 |
| CCI - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist | Certification | 26 | 0 |
| CCI - Registered Vascular Specialist | Certification | 1 | 0 |
| Certified EEG/EKG/ECG Technician | Certification | 511 | 0 |
| Certified Medical Assistant | Certification | 799 | 0 |
| Certified Personal Trainer | Certification | 34 | 0 |
| Certified Pharmacy Technician | Certification | 713 | 0 |
| Certified Registered Central Service Technician | Certification | 16 | 0 |
| Child Development Associate Credential | Certification | 105 | 0 |
| Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician | Certification | 2 | 0 |
| Cisco Certified Network Associate | Certification | 173 | 0 |
| CompTIA CDIA+ | Certification | 2 | 0 |
| CompTIA Cloud+ | Certification | 1 | 0 |
| CompTIA Network+ | Certification | 13 | 0 |
| CompTIA Security+ | Certification | 116 | 0 |
| Dental Assistant | License | 930 | 0 |
| Dental Hygienist | License | 120 | 0 |
| Dietetic Technician, Registered | Certification | 6 | 0 |
| EC Council - Certified Ethical Hacker | Certification | 19 | 0 |
| ETS ParaPro Assessment | CTE Assessment | 44 | 0 |
| FAA A&P Aviation and Maintenance Technician | Certification | 14 | 0 |
| ICAR Certification | Certification | 18 | 0 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | License | 5,804 | 0 |
| MSSC Certified Production Technician | Certification | 1 | 0 |
| Medical Laboratory Technician | Certification | 3 | 0 |
| Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate | Certification | 14 | 0 |
| Microsoft Technology Associate | Certification | 7 | 0 |
| NASM Certified Personal Trainer | Certification | 11 | 0 |
| NBCOT - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | Certification | 1 | 0 |
| NCCCO Certification | Certification | 64 | 0 |
| NCCER - Electrical | Certification | 10 | 0 |
| NCCER - Heavy Equipment Operations | Certification | 54 | 0 |
| QuickBooks Certified User | Software | 264 | 0 |
| Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | License | 306 | 0 |
Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies