The cost of higher education and the amount of debt college graduates accrue by the time they finish school is becoming a crisis for many students and their families.
The New York Times reports that there is "More than $1 trillion in student loans outstanding in this country... and two-thirds of bachelor's degree recipients borrow money to attend college." Much of that debt is significant and can take years to pay off.
What other options are there? CareerCast.com has a list of jobs where you can earn a good living without a four year college degree. The jobs may require training, however, they all offer a decent salary, as well as income and employment growth potential.
Here's the CareerCast.com list of the top 20 jobs where you don't need a four year college degree:
- Dental Hygienist
- Online Advertising Manager
- Web Developer
- Medical Secretary
- Paralegal Assistant
- Stenographer/Court Reporter
- Heating/Refrigeration Mechanic
- Surveyor
- Executive Assistant
- Insurance Agent
- Industrial Machine Repairer
- Cosmetologist
- Hair Stylist
- Tax Examiner/Collector
- Sales Representative (Wholesale)
- Construction Machinery Operator
- Electrical Technician
- Architectural Drafter
- Teacher's Aide
- Sewage Plant Operator
Read More: 20 Great Jobs Without a College Degree | Top 10 Jobs No Degree Required
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