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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 8 of 35
Engineering and Architecture
- 2025 median pay
- $64,950
- Entry credential
- Associate's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.2%
- Annual openings
- 6,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerSales
- 2025 median pay
- $64,820
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -7.2%
- Annual openings
- 7,800
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair
- 2025 median pay
- $64,520
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 17.8%
- Annual openings
- 44,400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerHealthcare
- 2025 median pay
- $64,400
- Entry credential
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3%
- Annual openings
- 51,800
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerProduction
- 2025 median pay
- $63,870
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -3.4%
- Annual openings
- 500
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerPersonal Care and Service
- 2025 median pay
- $63,820
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.5%
- Annual openings
- 2,600
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
Compare this careerConstruction and Trades
- 2025 median pay
- $63,800
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent + apprenticeship
- 2025–2035 growth
- 6.8%
- Annual openings
- 42,000
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerTransportation and Logistics
- 2025 median pay
- $63,580
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 8.8%
- Annual openings
- 18,500
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
Compare this careerInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair
- 2025 median pay
- $63,520
- Entry credential
- Associate's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 1.2%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerProduction
- 2025 median pay
- $63,340
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -17.3%
- Annual openings
- 200
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerConstruction and Trades
- 2025 median pay
- $63,190
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent + apprenticeship
- 2025–2035 growth
- 9.2%
- Annual openings
- 72,700
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerHealthcare
- 2025 median pay
- $62,930
- Entry credential
- Associate degree (technician route)
- 2025–2035 growth
- 2.7%
- Annual openings
- 20,800
Prior experience requirements need verification for this occupation.
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