Interested in learning about the future value of a given career or field in higher education? Browse Projections Central for long term or short term projections and compare state by state data and job availability. Simply select on the map which state you'd like to browse, and then use the Bureau of Labor Statistics SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code or type in your occupation selection to view the market projections.
Here's an example, using data scientists as my SOC code for the state of Illinois. Click "Continue to Results":
The data tells me that by 2032, there will be a 29% increase in data scientist roles in the state of Illinois, with an average of 630 annual openings for this role in the state. You can also do a state by state comparison analysis if you prefer. Download your results to an Excel file and save.
