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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 14 of 35
Construction and Trades
- 2025 median pay
- $56,460
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 9%
- Annual openings
- 2,200
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerTransportation and Logistics
- 2025 median pay
- $56,450
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 0.2%
- Annual openings
- 300
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair
- 2025 median pay
- $56,210
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 4.4%
- Annual openings
- 1,400
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
Compare this careerPublic Safety
- 2025 median pay
- $55,940
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.7%
- Annual openings
- 6,800
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
Compare this careerInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair
- 2025 median pay
- $55,720
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 6.4%
- Annual openings
- 2,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerOffice and Administration
- 2025 median pay
- $55,570
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -5.2%
- Annual openings
- 18,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerConstruction and Trades
- 2025 median pay
- $55,440
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 5.3%
- Annual openings
- 12,000
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerArts, Design, Media, and Sports
- 2025 median pay
- $55,310
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.1%
- Annual openings
- 600
Prior related experience: 5 years or more.
Compare this careerOffice and Administration
- 2025 median pay
- $55,290
- Entry credential
- Associate's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- -14.5%
- Annual openings
- 300
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerScience
- 2025 median pay
- $55,090
- Entry credential
- Associate's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 6.9%
- Annual openings
- 5,300
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerPersonal Care and Service
- 2025 median pay
- $55,010
- Entry credential
- Associate's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3%
- Annual openings
- 3,000
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair
- 2025 median pay
- $54,890
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.7%
- Annual openings
- 12,600
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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