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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
Agriculture and Natural Resources
- 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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- 2025 median pay
- $41,600
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 1.3%
- Annual openings
- 700
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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- 2025 median pay
- $41,590
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -0.3%
- Annual openings
- 3,700
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerSales
- 2025 median pay
- $41,380
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- -10.4%
- Annual openings
- 4,800
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerOffice and Administration
- 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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- 2025 median pay
- $41,330
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 5.9%
- Annual openings
- 800
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerSales
- 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.
Compare this careerTransportation and Logistics
- 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.
Compare this careerOffice and Administration
- 2025 median pay
- $40,960
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -14.9%
- Annual openings
- 2,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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- 2025 median pay
- $40,610
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -5.6%
- Annual openings
- 600
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerConstruction and Trades
- 2025 median pay
- $40,470
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 1.5%
- Annual openings
- 700
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerHealthcare Support
- 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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