Best Careers Without a College Degree 2017
You don't need a bachelor's or even an associate's to land one of these jobs.
We analyzed pay, projected job growth and educational requirements for 785 occupations to identify the best jobs you can land without a college degree. Take a look at our list of 10 promising careers, starting with the highest-paying jobs, that don’t call for a bachelor’s or even an associate’s degree to get hired.
Elevator Installer
Median annual salary: $80,870 (All jobs: $43,233)
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: 16.7% (All jobs: 8.6%)
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Commercial Pilot
Median annual salary: $75,744
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: 14.8%
Electrical Power-Line Installer
Median annual salary: $66,213
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: 16.1%
Office Support Supervisor
Median annual salary: $52,602
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: 11.7%
Industrial Machinery Mechanic
Median annual salary: $49,537
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: 19.2%
Computer User Support Specialist
Median annual salary: $48,685
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: 16.4%
Surgical Technologist
Median annual salary: $45,064
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: 16.2%
Licensed Practical Nurse
Median annual salary: $43,201
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: 17.6%
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
Median annual salary: $36,872
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: 18.4%
Dental Assistant
Median annual salary: $36,788
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: 19.6%
