The State Profiles in this section provide funding distributions for career and technical education (CTE), enrollment results for student populations, and State determined performance levels for core indicators.
U.S. Department of Education, National Perkins Reporting System, 2020
Notes:
The data shown represent national averages. Not all States use the same distribution metrics or methodology. Funding distribution excludes territories/outlying areas that do not report budget data in the Perkins State plan.
Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding.
In 2019-20, there were 3 million secondary and 1.9 million postsecondary career and technical education (CTE) concentrators nationwide.
The top four career clusters among secondary CTE concentrators were Business Management & Administration (16.2 percent); Health Science (15.5 percent); Arts, A/V Technology & Communications (15.5 percent); and Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (14.2 percent).
The top four career clusters among postsecondary CTE concentrators were Health Science (28.2 percent); Business Management & Administration (14.8 percent); Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security (8.1 percent); and Information Technology (7.9 percent).
U.S. Department of Education, National Perkins Reporting System, 2020
Notes:
The data shown represent grand total results for students whom the States have identified as concentrators in career and technical education (CTE). Definitions of CTE concentrators are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Not all States use all 16 clusters nor assign students in the same manner.
In 2019-20, there were about 11 million participants in career and technical education (CTE) nationwide. Of students reporting into male and female gender categories, males comprised 53 percent of secondary CTE participants and 47.3 percent of postsecondary CTE participants; females comprised 47 percent of secondary CTE participants and 52.6 percent of postsecondary CTE participants.
U.S. Department of Education, National Perkins Reporting System, 2020
Notes:
The data shown represent grand total results for students whom the States have identified as career and technical education (CTE) participants. Definitions of CTE participants are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
In 2019-20, totals for CTE participants include students who did not report as male or female. Trend data should be interpreted with caution. Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding.
Under Perkins V, States are required to report annually on core indicators of performance for all CTE concentrators. Select a State from the menu above to view State determined performance levels.
2020-21 performance data will be added in spring 2022.
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Contact information for the Division of Academic and Technical Education’s (DATE) Perkins Regional Coordinators is listed below. Click on a State to view State director information.
| Perkins Regional Coordinators | State Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Marilyn Fountain Education Program Specialist Program Administration and Accountability Division of Academic and Technical Education (202) 245-7346 marilyn.fountain@ed.gov | |
| Jose Figueroa Education Program Specialist Program Administration and Accountability Division of Academic and Technical Education (202) 245-6054 jose.figueroa@ed.gov | |
| Andrew Johnson Education Program Specialist Program Administration and Accountability Division of Academic and Technical Education (202) 245-7786 andrew.johnson@ed.gov | |
| Sharon Head Program Specialist Program Administration and Accountability Division of Academic and Technical Education (202) 245-6131 sharon.head@ed.gov | |
| Allison Hill Education Program Specialist Program Administration and Accountability Division of Academic and Technical Education (202) 245-7775 allison.hill@ed.gov |