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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 35 of 35
Food Service
- 2025 median pay
- $31,200
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.4%
- Annual openings
- 107,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerFood Service
- 2025 median pay
- $30,890
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 0.6%
- Annual openings
- 86,400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerArts, Design, Media, and Sports
- 2025 median pay
- —
- Entry credential
- Some college, no degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 0%
- Annual openings
- 6,300
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerArts, Design, Media, and Sports
- 2025 median pay
- —
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 2.2%
- Annual openings
- 1,600
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerAgriculture and Natural Resources
- 2025 median pay
- —
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- -4.2%
- Annual openings
- 3,300
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerArts, Design, Media, and Sports
- 2025 median pay
- —
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 0.3%
- Annual openings
- 17,400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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