With the cost of college continuing to skyrocket faster than the rate of inflation, many high school grads are considering a different path. What many people don’t realize is that there are a ton of careers which don’t require a college degree at all, and can actually out-earn many careers that do require a degree. While some do require specialized training, the cost of that training is generally a fraction of the cost of a 4-year degree. With that said, here are the highest earning careers that don’t require a degree according to the US Career Institute.
- Commercial Pilot: $121,430
- Transportation, Storage and Distribution Manager: $94,560
- First Line Supervisor Police / Detective: $91,090
- Power Plant Operator, Distributor, Dispatcher: $85,950
- Elevator and Escalator Installer / Repair: $84,990
- Firefighter Supervisor: $77,800
- Postmaster and Mail Superintendent: $76,900
- Transportation Inspector: $75,820
- Makeup Artist, Theatrical: $75,730
There are a ton of jobs that earn over $50k / year that don’t require a college degree out there, so don’t hesitate to check out the full list at the US Career Institute.
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