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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 12 of 35
Transportation and Logistics
- 2025 median pay
- $58,640
- Entry credential
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.8%
- Annual openings
- 214,500
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerConstruction and Trades
- 2025 median pay
- $58,620
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 1.6%
- Annual openings
- 900
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
Compare this careerOffice and Administration
- 2025 median pay
- $58,470
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- -5.3%
- Annual openings
- 7,300
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerBusiness and Finance
- 2025 median pay
- $58,460
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 7.4%
- Annual openings
- 100
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
Compare this careerHealthcare Support
- 2025 median pay
- $58,450
- Entry credential
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- 2025–2035 growth
- 15.3%
- Annual openings
- 20,400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerBuilding and Grounds
- 2025 median pay
- $58,430
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 4%
- Annual openings
- 23,900
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
Compare this careerConstruction and Trades
- 2025 median pay
- $58,340
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent + apprenticeship
- 2025–2035 growth
- 5.1%
- Annual openings
- 1,800
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerOffice and Administration
- 2025 median pay
- $58,260
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -15.9%
- Annual openings
- 11,400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerTransportation and Logistics
- 2025 median pay
- $58,170
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 9.2%
- Annual openings
- 900
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
Compare this careerConstruction and Trades
- 2025 median pay
- $58,160
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 1.1%
- Annual openings
- 3,800
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
Compare this careerArts, Design, Media, and Sports
- 2025 median pay
- $58,100
- Entry credential
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.9%
- Annual openings
- 6,600
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerProduction
- 2025 median pay
- $58,040
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.6%
- Annual openings
- 13,900
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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