Research

Original data research from the plaincredential editorial team. Every page derives at least one statistic from our own database, cites primary sources inline, and documents its methodology and limits.

Profession concentration across regulating-board categories (live from DB)

Healthcare26 occupationsConstruction15 occupationsCosmetology10 occupationsEducation6 occupationsFinance5 occupationsLegal & Security5 occupations
Profession concentration across regulating-board categories (live from DB)

Top 10 States with Highest Licensing Burdens in 2022

Explore the 10 states with the steepest occupational licensing burdens, including Alabama's 53.5 score and Alaska's 59.5 rank, based on 51 jurisdictions and 2,594 requirement rows from NCSL and IJ data.

Licensing Breakdown for 20 Healthcare Professions in 2022

Analyze licensing requirements for 20 healthcare professions across 51 states, featuring registered nurses in Alabama with 24 CE hours and Alaska's 30 hours, based on 2,594 detailed rows from key datasets.