Good career with no college degree?

[jwitten82]

Are there any good careers that require no college degrees?

 

[Cowboy Brian]

In 2011?

Construction & Plumbing, but they commonly require trade school.

 

[DMOB]

Military

 

[67CowboysFan]

Elevator Repair
Auto Mechanic

 

[joseephuss]

http://wealthpilgrim.com/19-great-jobs-without-a-college-degree-and-how-to-get-them-fast/

According to CNN, here are 19 top careers without a college degree:

1· Air traffic controller
Annual income: $102,030

2· Storage and distribution manager
Annual income: $66,600

3· Transportation manager
Annual income: $66,600

4· Police and detectives supervisor
Annual income: $64,430
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5.Non-retail sales manager
Annual income: $59,300

6· Forest fire fighting and prevention supervisor
Annual income: $58,920

7· Municipal fire fighting and prevention supervisor
Annual income: $58,902

8· Real estate broker
Annual income: $58,720

9· Elevator installers and repairer
Annual income: $58,710

10· Sales representative
Annual income: $58,580

11· Dental hygienist
Annual income: $58,350

12· Radiation therapist
Annual income: $57,700

13· Nuclear medicine technologist
Annual income: $56,450

14· Child support, missing persons and unemployment insurance fraud investigator
Annual income: $53,900

15·Criminal investigators and special agent
Annual income: $53,990

16· Immigration and Customs inspector
Annual income: $53,990

17· Police detective
Annual Income: $53,990

18· Police identification and records officer
Annual income: $53,990

19· Commercial pilot
Annual income: $53,870

 

[roughneck266]

Military

This is where I got my training. I still havent finished my degree, but I got enough training in the Navy to get my current profession. I am an electronics tech on a drilling rig. I will never be wealthy, but I make more than I can spend. Not my wife mind you... She's pretty good at proving me wrong in this department.

 

[bbgun]

supermodel, actor, Zone moderator, etc.

 

[WoodysGirl]

truck driving

 

[joseephuss]

U.S. Senator

 

[YosemiteSam]

IT depending on what exact area you want to go into. Now, don't get me wrong, you still need an education in the subject. It just doesn't have to be a college degree.

Programming, you may need to one to make *good* money.

A support engineer, probably not.

System admin, network admin, etc. You might or might not. Some businesses require them, but not all. I will hire a guy without college if he can show me knows his **** and takes pride in his work. (ie, won't half *** his work) During my career, I've seen people with masters degrees in CS replaced by high school grades who were far more qualified.

 

[jwitten82]

IT depending on what exact area you want to go into. Now, don't get me wrong, you still need an education in the subject. It just doesn't have to be a college degree.

Programming, you may need to one to make *good* money.

A support engineer, probably not.

System admin, network admin, etc. You might or might not. Some businesses require them, but not all. I will hire a guy without college if he can show me knows his **** and takes pride in his work. (ie, won't half *** his work) During my career, I've seen people with masters degrees in CS replaced by high school grades who were far more qualified.

You run a business?

 

[YosemiteSam]

You run a business?

Director of Infrastructure for a online brokerage.

 

[bbgun]

Director of Infrastructure for a online brokerage.

Baloney. You're squeege guy.

 

[tomson75]

supermodel, actor, Zone moderator, etc.

:laugh2:

 

[YosemiteSam]

Baloney. You're squeege guy.

You caught me! :

 

[Duane]

All the union electricians I knew made good money. It's a 4 year apprenticeship though so you will have classes.

 

[Seven]

IT depending on what exact area you want to go into. Now, don't get me wrong, you still need an education in the subject. It just doesn't have to be a college degree.

Programming, you may need to one to make *good* money.

A support engineer, probably not.

System admin, network admin, etc. You might or might not. Some businesses require them, but not all. I will hire a guy without college if he can show me knows his **** and takes pride in his work. (ie, won't half *** his work) During my career, I've seen people with masters degrees in CS replaced by high school grades who were far more qualified.

Ain't that the truth.


IMO......take some form of course that will get you in the entry level door. Further your career on the dime of the employer. You may have to stay with the company for 1-3 years after you get a degree but it's all experience under the belt anyways.


I really feel for these college grads these days. They start off with $70-$100,000 debt in education loans. Ridiculous. Especially with the job market the way it is currently. We've got folks with masters applying for associates positions just cause they need the work.

 

[pupulehaole]

Being a Chef.

 

[CliffnDallas]

Baseball player!

 

[JonJon]

Life Insurance Sales Agent (with a reputable company)