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10 Highest-paying Jobs That Don’t Require A Bachelor's Degree by Eljay24(m): 9:04pm On Mar 26, 2015 |
10. Communications Equipment Mechanic Annual Median Salary: $54,530 Education Required: Postsecondary non-degree award Many trade schools and junior colleges offer vocational programs designed to teach the skills necessary to become a communications equipment mechanic. The BLS reports that completion of one of these programs typically comes with either official certification or an associate’s degree. 9. Aircraft Mechanic Annual Median Salary: $55,230 Education Required: FAA- accredited Aviation Maintenance Technician School These schools teach those working to become aircraft mechanics the skills necessary for the job. Passing an FAA exam is a requirement. 8. Respiratory Therapist Annual Median Salary: $55,870 Education Required: Associate’s degree and state licensing Programs for training and certification in respiratory therapy exist throughout the country. Anyone trying to become a respiratory therapist must be certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care. 7. Police Officer Annual Median Salary: $56,980 Education Required: High-school diploma or equivalent and graduation of police academy Aspiring police officers must pass rigorous physical fitness tests, take extensive training in law enforcement, and graduate from a police academy to serve. 6. Electrical Technician Annual Median Salary: $57,850 Education Required: Associate’s degree Postsecondary schools offer vocational programs geared toward those learning to be electrical technicians. These programs teach skills like circuitry and computer repair. 5. Retail Buyer Annual Median Salary: $60,550 Education Required: High-school diploma While requirements may vary depending on the hiring company, an entry-level applicant can work as a buyer with a high-school diploma. After gaining experience, one can find advancement opportunities by earning certain certificates, including a Certified Purchasing Professional and Certified Professional Purchasing Manager credential. 4. Web Developer Annual Median Salary: $62,500 Education Required: Associate’s degree Training in various web-building disciplines is required for aspiring web developers. This includes HTML, CSS, Javascript, and other coding techniques, as well as some graphic design. Most can be obtained through associate’s programs. 3. Registered Nurse Annual Median Salary: $65,470 Education Required: Associate’s degree and state nursing license According to the BLS, nurses can launch their careers either with a bachelor’s degree in nursing science, an associate’s degree in nursing, or certification from an accredited nursing program. No matter the chosen route one takes, all nurses must receive state- issued licensing and pass the National Council Licensure Examination. 2. Farmer-Rancher Annual Median Salary: $69,300 Education Required: High-school diploma or equivalent While training to be a farmer is largely gained on the job, the BLS reports that “farm and land management has grown more complex,” which has prompted more farmers to pursue bachelor’s degrees. The BLS also reports, however, that government programs exist to help aspiring farmers gain training and a foothold in the industry. 1. Commercial Pilot Annual Median Salary: $73,280 Education Required: High-school diploma or equivalent; commercial pilot’s license from the FAA and Airline Transport Pilot certificate Whereas airline pilots typically need a college degree in addition to their FAA pilot’s licensing and ATP certification, commercial pilots — who fly aircraft for reasons such as charter flights, rescue operations, firefighting, and aerial photography — can begin their careers with a high-school diploma and the proper licensing and certification. |
Re: 10 Highest-paying Jobs That Don’t Require A Bachelor's Degree by Nobody: 9:16pm On Mar 26, 2015 |
... hey stop looking over my shoulder when i am browsing.. how come we are both looking for jobs in the US |
Re: 10 Highest-paying Jobs That Don’t Require A Bachelor's Degree by Giannakopoulos(f): 9:21pm On Mar 26, 2015 |
We are in Nigeria. 1 Like |
Re: 10 Highest-paying Jobs That Don’t Require A Bachelor's Degree by Eljay24(m): 9:31pm On Mar 26, 2015 |
Giannakopoulos: Relocate then |
Re: 10 Highest-paying Jobs That Don’t Require A Bachelor's Degree by Giannakopoulos(f): 9:56pm On Mar 26, 2015 |
Eljay24:I rather meant those job vacancies/ requirements are not advertised in Nigeria. Relocate...No, I'm not jobless. Thanks |
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