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Chart (D) | Are students graduating from programs that are aligned to occupations that are expected to see high growth in the next 5 years?​

70,155 total awards over period
13,944 total awards aligned with high-growth occupations
Computer Operations
Business Operations Specialists
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners
Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Special Education Teachers
Financial Specialists
Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
Skilled Trades


Note: Excludes high growth occupations that typically do not require any college education for entry level positions; excludes "Other Management Occupations" due to lack of consistent "core" associated programs​.
Source: VOEE occupation growth estimates, SCHEV degree conferral estimates.