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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
Building and Grounds
- 2025 median pay
- $46,340
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.9%
- Annual openings
- 3,300
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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- 2025 median pay
- $46,330
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -10.5%
- Annual openings
- 13,200
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerAgriculture and Natural Resources
- 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.
Compare this careerProduction
- 2025 median pay
- $46,170
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 5.8%
- Annual openings
- 5,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerOffice and Administration
- 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.
Compare this careerArts, Design, Media, and Sports
- 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.
Compare this careerInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair
- 2025 median pay
- $45,990
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 5.8%
- Annual openings
- 300
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerOffice and Administration
- 2025 median pay
- $45,930
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 4.8%
- Annual openings
- 89,200
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerOffice and Administration
- 2025 median pay
- $45,920
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -10.4%
- Annual openings
- 13,200
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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- 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.
Compare this careerProduction
- 2025 median pay
- $45,760
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 1.5%
- Annual openings
- 5,200
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerHealthcare
- 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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