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Careers without a four-year degree
These careers have a documented route below a bachelor's degree. Some require years of apprenticeship, licensing, or experience in another occupation. A degree alternative does not establish a quick route into the job.
This filter excludes careers whose prior experience requirements are unknown. Education, training, licensing, and employer requirements still apply.
414 careers · Sorted by median pay · Page 11 of 35
Engineering and Architecture
- 2025 median pay
- $59,920
- Entry credential
- Associate's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.1%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerConstruction and Trades
- 2025 median pay
- $59,850
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 4.6%
- Annual openings
- 39,200
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerOffice and Administration
- 2025 median pay
- $59,650
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -1.3%
- Annual openings
- 32,600
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerArts, Design, Media, and Sports
- 2025 median pay
- $59,570
- Entry credential
- Associate's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- -3.1%
- Annual openings
- 1,600
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerAgriculture and Natural Resources
- 2025 median pay
- $59,320
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.8%
- Annual openings
- 7,200
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
Compare this careerPublic Safety
- 2025 median pay
- $59,280
- Entry credential
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.7%
- Annual openings
- 26,800
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerTransportation and Logistics
- 2025 median pay
- $59,050
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 4.1%
- Annual openings
- 21,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerConstruction and Trades
- 2025 median pay
- $58,970
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent + apprenticeship
- 2025–2035 growth
- -5.3%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerPublic Safety
- 2025 median pay
- $58,940
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -7.4%
- Annual openings
- 28,400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerConstruction and Trades
- 2025 median pay
- $58,930
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 2.5%
- Annual openings
- 6,600
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerPersonal Care and Service
- 2025 median pay
- $58,780
- Entry credential
- Associate's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 0.7%
- Annual openings
- 700
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerProduction
- 2025 median pay
- $58,750
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 1%
- Annual openings
- 26,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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