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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 28 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

Agricultural Equipment Operators

2025 median pay
$41,730
Entry credential
No formal educational credential
2025–2035 growth
8.6%
Annual openings
10,100

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

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Office and Administration

Data Entry Keyers

2025 median pay
$41,340
Entry credential
High school diploma or equivalent
2025–2035 growth
-25.5%
Annual openings
7,700

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

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Sales

Counter and Rental Clerks

2025 median pay
$41,300
Entry credential
No formal educational credential
2025–2035 growth
3%
Annual openings
46,100

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

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Transportation and Logistics

Machine Feeders and Offbearers

2025 median pay
$41,220
Entry credential
No formal educational credential
2025–2035 growth
-13.1%
Annual openings
4,000

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

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Healthcare Support

Medical Transcriptionists

2025 median pay
$40,410
Entry credential
Postsecondary nondegree award
2025–2035 growth
-4.4%
Annual openings
6,200

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

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