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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 24 of 35

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Balanced ranking: 40% pay, 30% projected growth, 30% annual openings. Check the work and entry route for fit.

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Agriculture and Natural Resources

Log Graders and Scalers

2025 median pay
$46,330
Entry credential
High school diploma or equivalent
2025–2035 growth
-2.2%
Annual openings
600

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

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Office and Administration

Order Clerks

2025 median pay
$46,170
Entry credential
Some college, no degree
2025–2035 growth
-17.5%
Annual openings
6,300

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

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Arts, Design, Media, and Sports

Craft Artists

2025 median pay
$46,080
Entry credential
No formal educational credential
2025–2035 growth
2%
Annual openings
1,000

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

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Production

Printing Press Operators

2025 median pay
$45,780
Entry credential
High school diploma or equivalent
2025–2035 growth
-8.7%
Annual openings
12,100

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

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Healthcare

Pharmacy Technicians

2025 median pay
$45,750
Entry credential
High school diploma or equivalent
2025–2035 growth
6.4%
Annual openings
44,700

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

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