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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 19 of 35
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
- 2025 median pay
- $49,590
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 4.2%
- Annual openings
- 148,700
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerConstruction and Trades
- 2025 median pay
- $49,450
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 1.5%
- Annual openings
- 4,300
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerConstruction and Trades
- 2025 median pay
- $49,400
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3%
- Annual openings
- 24,900
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerOffice and Administration
- 2025 median pay
- $49,230
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -1.9%
- Annual openings
- 17,500
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerConstruction and Trades
- 2025 median pay
- $49,120
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 2.4%
- Annual openings
- 3,000
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerBuilding and Grounds
- 2025 median pay
- $49,100
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.2%
- Annual openings
- 30,800
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
Compare this careerProduction
- 2025 median pay
- $49,080
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -9.5%
- Annual openings
- 400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerProduction
- 2025 median pay
- $49,030
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -17.2%
- Annual openings
- 600
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerConstruction and Trades
- 2025 median pay
- $49,000
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- -3.1%
- Annual openings
- 2,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerProduction
- 2025 median pay
- $48,990
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -6.1%
- Annual openings
- 7,900
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerProduction
- 2025 median pay
- $48,750
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -9.5%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerConstruction and Trades
- 2025 median pay
- $48,740
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 5.8%
- Annual openings
- 400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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