Not everyone can or wants to go to college, but there are other ways to land a job that pays well, has career longevity and provides workers with a sense of satisfaction in what they do.
Aircraft mechanics were named the No. 1 high-paying job that you can get without a college degree, according to a new report from U.S. News.
The ranking uses U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data to identify jobs with the highest earning potential that don’t require going to college, but may call for specialized training or certifications.
These are the 10 highest-paying jobs that people can get without a college degree, according to U.S. News:
Many of the top-paying jobs that don’t require a degree fall in the trades or in specialized roles where human interaction is key. These jobs may provide people a sense of job security as some white-collar jobs are impacted by businesses adopting AI — a growing consideration among Gen Zers debating whether it’s worth it to go to college to jumpstart their careers.
