UPS Drivers, Air Traffic Controllers, And 15 Other Professions That Don’t Require A College Education — But Pay As Much As One That Requires Four Years Of It
People who are or have been in college are no strangers to the world of student debt. With total student loan debt in the US approaching nearly two trillion dollars, it's no surprise that some may question whether or not getting a college degree is actually worth it — especially since we live in a day and age when earning a degree doesn't necessarily equate to financial stability or success.
Though finding a job that pays a living wage without requiring a college degree can be a daunting task, it's certainly possible. Recently, UPS made headlines for this exact reason; after narrowly avoiding a strike, their new contract went into effect, and it boasts a serious pay bump for their drivers. But even beyond UPS, there are still plenty of jobs that will pay just as much (if not more) than many jobs that require a degree. These are just some of the jobs that will pay $65,000 or more on an annual basis — no degree required.
4.Performance and Theatre Makeup Artist — $81,600/year
5.Subway and Streetcar Operator — $75,880/year
6.Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager —$108,910/year
7.Claims Adjuster — $73,380/year
8.Boilermaker — $69,780/year
9.Media and Communication Equipment Worker — $74,490/year
10.Patrol Officer — $71,380/year
11.Construction and Building Inspector — $70,130/year
12.Escalator and Elevator Installer and Repairer — $93,960/year
13.Commercial Diver — $85,630/year
14.Aircraft Mechanic — $72,640/year
15.Electrical Lineman — $82,770/year
16.Gambling Manager — $95,830/year
17.And finally: Air Traffic Controller — $130,840/year
Everyone deserves to make a livable wage, regardless of whether or not they graduated from college. If you don't have a college degree but still make a good wage, what do you do? And if you do have a college degree, do you work in the field you majored in? Let me know in the comments!
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