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Earning a bachelor’s degree will give you an advantage in this competitive job market, but there are plenty of opportunities for those with less education to earn a decent wage.
In many cases, only a high school diploma or associate degree is needed to get your foot in the door.
Read more: Career expert reveals 9 secrets to resume success
The jobs site CareerCast just released a list of the top 10 jobs for people who don’t have a bachelor’s degree and almost half are in the thriving health care industry.
“The Economic Policy Institute estimates that workers with a four-year college degree make about 56% more than those who don’t, based on 2015 salary figures,” says Kyle Kensing, Online Content Editor, CareerCast. “However, we have identified some great jobs that pay a high wage which don’t require four years of college.”
Local community colleges and technical schools typically offer programs to help you get started in these fields.
Take a look at the full list below, which was compiled using Bureau of Labor Statistics data on annual median salary, hiring outlook and recommended education.
If you need to go back to school to take your career to the next level, see if your current employer will pay for it!
Amazon offers a program called Career Choice that will pre-pay 95% of tuition and fees to help hourly employees earn certificates and associate degrees in high-demand occupations.
Read more: 9 ways to pay for college without student loans
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This post was last modified on August 23, 2017 11:45 am
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