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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 7 of 35
Production
- 2025 median pay
- $68,120
- Entry credential
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- 2025–2035 growth
- 5.9%
- Annual openings
- 2,700
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerTransportation and Logistics
- 2025 median pay
- $68,080
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.8%
- Annual openings
- 3,500
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
Compare this careerConstruction and Trades
- 2025 median pay
- $67,890
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 0.8%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
Compare this careerInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair
- 2025 median pay
- $67,530
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 2.6%
- Annual openings
- 1,600
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerArts, Design, Media, and Sports
- 2025 median pay
- $66,710
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 5.5%
- Annual openings
- 2,200
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerEngineering and Architecture
- 2025 median pay
- $66,150
- Entry credential
- Associate's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 5.2%
- Annual openings
- 9,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerEngineering and Architecture
- 2025 median pay
- $66,120
- Entry credential
- Associate's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.1%
- Annual openings
- 6,600
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerOffice and Administration
- 2025 median pay
- $65,750
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -7.6%
- Annual openings
- 3,400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair
- 2025 median pay
- $65,700
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent + apprenticeship
- 2025–2035 growth
- 0.9%
- Annual openings
- 3,200
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair
- 2025 median pay
- $65,510
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 6.7%
- Annual openings
- 15,000
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerProduction
- 2025 median pay
- $65,380
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -5.6%
- Annual openings
- 3,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerHealthcare
- 2025 median pay
- $65,160
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 19.4%
- Annual openings
- 900
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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