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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 30 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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Personal Care and Service

Concierges

2025 median pay
$38,950
Entry credential
High school diploma or equivalent
2025–2035 growth
2.6%
Annual openings
6,900

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

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Transportation and Logistics

Driver/Sales Workers

2025 median pay
$38,770
Entry credential
High school diploma or equivalent
2025–2035 growth
7.9%
Annual openings
45,500

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

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Sales

Parts Salespersons

2025 median pay
$38,630
Entry credential
No formal educational credential
2025–2035 growth
3%
Annual openings
30,000

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

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Healthcare Support

Orderlies

2025 median pay
$38,290
Entry credential
High school diploma or equivalent
2025–2035 growth
4%
Annual openings
7,200

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

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Personal Care and Service

Motion Picture Projectionists

2025 median pay
$38,270
Entry credential
No formal educational credential
2025–2035 growth
-6.2%
Annual openings
300

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

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Personal Care and Service

Barbers

2025 median pay
$38,210
Entry credential
Postsecondary nondegree award
2025–2035 growth
3.3%
Annual openings
6,900

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

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Education

Preschool Teacher

2025 median pay
$38,140
Entry credential
Associate's degree
2025–2035 growth
4.5%
Annual openings
66,700

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

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Public Safety

Crossing Guards and Flaggers

2025 median pay
$38,100
Entry credential
No formal educational credential
2025–2035 growth
3.5%
Annual openings
17,300

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

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Production

Cutters and Trimmers, Hand

2025 median pay
$38,020
Entry credential
No formal educational credential
2025–2035 growth
-18.9%
Annual openings
500

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

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Public Safety

Security Guards

2025 median pay
$38,020
Entry credential
High school diploma or equivalent
2025–2035 growth
0.9%
Annual openings
156,000

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

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Office and Administration

Receptionists and Information Clerks

2025 median pay
$38,010
Entry credential
High school diploma or equivalent
2025–2035 growth
-1.7%
Annual openings
105,100

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

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