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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 33 of 35
Transportation and Logistics
- 2025 median pay
- $35,670
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.8%
- Annual openings
- 12,900
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerAgriculture and Natural Resources
- 2025 median pay
- $35,660
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- -2.4%
- Annual openings
- 72,500
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerBuilding and Grounds
- 2025 median pay
- $35,510
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 0.6%
- Annual openings
- 175,500
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerTransportation and Logistics
- 2025 median pay
- $35,450
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -1.3%
- Annual openings
- 1,400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerSales
- 2025 median pay
- $35,410
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- -0.3%
- Annual openings
- 520,600
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerPersonal Care and Service
- 2025 median pay
- $35,360
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 12.1%
- Annual openings
- 62,800
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerFood Service
- 2025 median pay
- $35,360
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 4.5%
- Annual openings
- 48,800
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerFood Service
- 2025 median pay
- $35,320
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- -3%
- Annual openings
- 135,700
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerHealthcare Support
- 2025 median pay
- $35,240
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 4%
- Annual openings
- 6,400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerTransportation and Logistics
- 2025 median pay
- $35,150
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 2%
- Annual openings
- 16,400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerOffice and Administration
- 2025 median pay
- $35,070
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 1.8%
- Annual openings
- 35,500
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerProduction
- 2025 median pay
- $35,060
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- -15.7%
- Annual openings
- 2,200
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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