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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 20 of 35
Office and Administration
- 2025 median pay
- $48,700
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.4%
- Annual openings
- 17,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerProduction
- 2025 median pay
- $48,690
- Entry credential
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- 2025–2035 growth
- -15.3%
- Annual openings
- 2,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerPersonal Care and Service
- 2025 median pay
- $48,590
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 6.3%
- Annual openings
- 12,000
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
Compare this careerInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair
- 2025 median pay
- $48,580
- Entry credential
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- 2025–2035 growth
- 2.1%
- Annual openings
- 1,400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerProduction
- 2025 median pay
- $48,570
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 2.5%
- Annual openings
- 66,700
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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- 2025 median pay
- $48,540
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -1.7%
- Annual openings
- 2,300
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerSales
- 2025 median pay
- $48,520
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- -3.7%
- Annual openings
- 113,500
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
Compare this careerOffice and Administration
- 2025 median pay
- $48,500
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -0.1%
- Annual openings
- 37,000
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerSales
- 2025 median pay
- $48,470
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- -2.1%
- Annual openings
- 700
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair
- 2025 median pay
- $48,420
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -14.5%
- Annual openings
- 400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerProduction
- 2025 median pay
- $48,250
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 2.5%
- Annual openings
- 15,300
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerProduction
- 2025 median pay
- $48,220
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -4%
- Annual openings
- 1,200
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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