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Educational Pipeline for Pickens County
With a population of only 21,000 and a median age of 40, Pickens County seems like it could be in trouble a few years down the road. However, in 2017 there were 125 first-time freshmen enrolled in two and four-year colleges and universities across the state. That's five percent of their population aged 10-19, and a significantly larger portion of their 17-19 year olds. Overall, there are 640 undergraduates from the county enrolled across the state.
What are they studying?
| Freshmen | Undergraduates | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Field of Study | Number of Students | Field of Study | Number of Students |
| General Studies | 61 | Liberal Arts and Sciences | 172 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | 8 | General Studies | 169 |
| Welding Technology | 7 | Registered Nursing | 26 |
| Multi/Interdiciplinary Studies | 4 | Administrative Assistant | 19 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 4 | Welding Technology | 13 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 4 | Undeclared/Not Reported | 12 |
| Electrician | 3 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 11 |
| Psychology, General | 3 | Biology/Biological Sciences | 10 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology | 3 | Business Administration and Management | 9 |
| Registered Nursing | 2 | Electrician | 8 |
What does the workforce of the future look like?
Jobs with the highest growth potential from 2016 to 2026
| Job Field | Number of Projected Jobs |
|---|---|
| Personal Care Aides | 777,600 |
| Food Service and Preparation | 579,900 |
| Registered Nurses | 438,100 |
| Home Health Aides | 432,300 |
| Software Developers, Applications | 255,400 |
| Janitors and Cleaners | 236,500 |
| General and Operations Managers | 205,200 |
| Laborers and Material Movers | 199,700 |
| Medical Assistants | 183,900 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 182,500 |
Last Updated: March 31, 2020