W3globalRefer Search Submit

These Demanding Jobs Don’t Require Degrees

Posted on October 21st, 2021

These Demanding Jobs Don’t Require Degrees

Without any doubt, a college degree will increase the chances of jobs and access to different industries besides placing our resumes on fast-track in the present day’s job market — but then getting a degree from a college is a costly investment for the majority. However, there is nothing to worry about if your financial conditions don’t permit you to enter a college as the job market has many career options that don’t ask for a college degree.

A recent report on education costs clearly said that student debts have skyrocketed in the past ten years. At the same time, another study on job opportunities for people without a college degree also says that the employment opportunities have skyrocketed for them in the same period.

Many jobs require a high school diploma, associate degree, or a non-degree education but not a college degree. According to a job specialist, there is no particular reason regarding why this condition has developed. The same expert even quoted this non-degree jobs demand will exist for the coming 10 years.

However, 3 trends are pushing the rise of almost all the jobs: the ageing population, revived interest in self-care during the pandemic and increased necessity for sustainable energy.

Solar photovoltaic installers and wind turbine service technicians are expected to be the most demanded professionals for the decade due to the pressure of climate changes and the resultant need for sustainable energies.

Physical therapy assistants, personal care aides, physical therapist aides and occupational therapy assistants will become crucial as more and more baby boomers retire and start depending on the said services. The healthcare expenses for these people will reach the maximum as this group is more. Besides, they are facing high rates of diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and high cholesterol.

Below are the top 10 demanded jobs that don’t ask for a degree.

Job
Projected Growth Rate
Median Pay
Typical Education required for entry
Wind turbine service technicians
68.20%
$56,230
Post-secondary non-degree award
Solar photovoltaic installers
52.10%
$46,470
High school diploma or equivalent
Occupational therapy assistants
36.10%
$62,940
Associate's degree
Physical therapist assistants
35.40%
$59,770
Associate's degree
Home health and personal care aides
32.60%
$27,080
High school diploma or equivalent
Massage therapists
32.20%
$43,620
Post-secondary non-degree award
Computer numerically controlled tool programmers
27.40%
$57,740
Post-secondary non-degree award
Physical therapist aides
25.30%
$28,450
High school diploma or equivalent
Forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists
23.90%
$42,150
High school diploma or equivalent
Self-enrichment teachers
23.50%
$39,960
High school diploma or equivalent

Tags: jobs without a degree, paying jobs without degrees, no-degree jobs

Recent Blogs