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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 29 of 35
Transportation and Logistics
- 2025 median pay
- $40,240
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 1.8%
- Annual openings
- 340,500
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerProduction
- 2025 median pay
- $40,140
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 2.4%
- Annual openings
- 15,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerPersonal Care and Service
- 2025 median pay
- $39,990
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 4.2%
- Annual openings
- 6,500
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair
- 2025 median pay
- $39,630
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 5.3%
- Annual openings
- 13,600
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerProduction
- 2025 median pay
- $39,460
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 2.2%
- Annual openings
- 2,200
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerArts, Design, Media, and Sports
- 2025 median pay
- $39,390
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 2.7%
- Annual openings
- 17,200
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerSales
- 2025 median pay
- $39,320
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 0.2%
- Annual openings
- 11,400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerOffice and Administration
- 2025 median pay
- $39,280
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -7.2%
- Annual openings
- 4,700
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerOffice and Administration
- 2025 median pay
- $39,200
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 8%
- Annual openings
- 23,800
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerHealthcare Support
- 2025 median pay
- $39,160
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.6%
- Annual openings
- 600
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerBuilding and Grounds
- 2025 median pay
- $39,150
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 4.7%
- Annual openings
- 149,500
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerProduction
- 2025 median pay
- $39,070
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -8.2%
- Annual openings
- 20,900
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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