Employment Outlook

Careers in this cluster fall into the healthcare; community and social service; and personal care and service occupational groups used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for occupational projections.

Healthcare

Overall employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2024 to 2034. About 1.9 million openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to employment growth and the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently.

Community and Social Service

Overall employment in community and social service occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2024 to 2034. About 313,700 openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to employment growth and the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently.

Personal Care and Service

Overall employment in personal care and service occupations is projected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations from 2024 to 2034. About 772,400 openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to employment growth and the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently.