TOP 10 JOBS TO CONSIDER
CareerCast’s list of 10 jobs that don’t require four-year degrees:
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHER Annual median salary: $64,280
Growth outlook: 24% Recommended minimum education: Associate
MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN Annual median salary: $38,040
Growth outlook: 15% Recommended minimum education: Non-degree certification
WEB DEVELOPER Annual median salary: $66,130
Growth outlook: 27% Recommended minimum education: Associate
PARALEGAL Annual median salary: $49,500
Growth outlook: 8% Recommended minimum education: Associate
INDUSTRIAL MACHINE REPAIRER Annual median salary: $49,100
Growth outlook: 16% Recommended minimum education: High school diploma/equivalent
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Annual median salary: $55,860
Growth outlook: 3% Recommended minimum education: High school diploma/equivalent
BROADCAST TECHNICIAN/SOUND ENGINEER Annual median salary: $42,550
Growth outlook: 7% Recommended minimum education: Associate
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST Annual median salary: $58,670
Growth outlook: 12% Recommended minimum education: Associate
ELECTRICIAN Annual median salary: $52,720
Growth outlook: 14% Recommended minimum education: High school diploma/equivalent
PLUMBER Annual median salary: $51,540
Growth outlook: 12% Recommended minimum education: High school diploma/equivalent