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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 18 of 35
Production
- 2025 median pay
- $50,270
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -3.6%
- Annual openings
- 9,000
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerConstruction and Trades
- 2025 median pay
- $50,260
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.4%
- Annual openings
- 11,800
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerProduction
- 2025 median pay
- $50,140
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -8.3%
- Annual openings
- 1,900
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerOffice and Administration
- 2025 median pay
- $50,080
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -7.4%
- Annual openings
- 900
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerOffice and Administration
- 2025 median pay
- $50,020
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -2.4%
- Annual openings
- 10,500
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerConstruction and Trades
- 2025 median pay
- $49,880
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 7.8%
- Annual openings
- 2,800
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerAgriculture and Natural Resources
- 2025 median pay
- $49,740
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -3.8%
- Annual openings
- 3,700
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerTransportation and Logistics
- 2025 median pay
- $49,690
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 2.1%
- Annual openings
- 15,500
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerTransportation and Logistics
- 2025 median pay
- $49,640
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 0.7%
- Annual openings
- 100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerScience
- 2025 median pay
- $49,630
- Entry credential
- Associate's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 5.4%
- Annual openings
- 2,800
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerProduction
- 2025 median pay
- $49,630
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -2%
- Annual openings
- 100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerProduction
- 2025 median pay
- $49,610
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -5.9%
- Annual openings
- 3,600
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerAnnual openings include growth and replacement hiring. Open a career guide for source dates, training details, and occupation-specific evidence.