In today’s jobs market there are a number of good, entry level jobs you can find that don’t require a four-year college degree. And, what’s better, because there’s such a big demand for workers, many jobs you’ll find today don’t even require formal training before you get the job. This means that if you have a high school diploma (or its equivalent), there could very well be a good job out there for you.
All you have to do is find one.
Now, while finding a good job used to be hard, with FindYourJobNow.com it’s now simpler than ever. You see, our advanced search system allows you to input any kind of job you’re looking for, anywhere in America, and you’ll see near-instant results.
You can even refine exactly what you’re looking for, and where, to make your job search even easier and more precise. And it’s free!
We’ll show you how in just a second. First, let’s look at some good jobs that are available for people without a bachelor’s degree.
Keep in mind, the jobs you’re about to see are entry level, and you don’t need a four-year college degree to get one, but you may need some on-the-job training, classroom time, some licensing, or certifications. If you like one of the jobs you see below and want to get one, but aren’t qualified, SchoolMatchPro.com can help.
School Match Pro is among the nation’s leaders in helping people find an online degree program, career college, certification program, trade school, vocational school, or licensing program to help launch your career.
Now, back to the jobs.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the following 20 jobs do not require a traditional four-year degree, and you’ll find that some require no formal education whatsoever.[1] Also, wherever we show you a high school diploma is necessary, it also means the diploma’s equivalent, like a GED, is good too.
Ready?
Here they are, in no particular order:
Bartender: with some on the job training, or maybe bartending school, you can make a median salary of about $26,350. However, some bartenders can make a lot of money in tips.
Flight attendant: With your high school diploma, and some training, you can make a median salary of $61,640 while traveling the world.
Plumber: There’ no college required, but you may need a trade school or apprenticeship to earn a median salary of $59,880.
Flooring installer: You’ll learn while you earn. Flooring installers make a median annual salary of $47,310.
Insurance claims adjuster: When you get your license (no bachelor’s degree required), you’ll be able to earn a median salary of $64,710.
General sales rep: While you don’t need any college, some good on-the-job training will certainly help you hone your skills. You could earn a median of $62,890.
Security guard: With your high school diploma, some training and licensing, you can earn a median salary of $31,470.
Landscaper: Most employers don’t require any formal education to become a landscaper. While the work is hard, you can make a median annual salary of $35,460.
Construction laborer: Another job with no formal education necessary, but plenty of on-the-job training, you could earn a median of $37,520 a year.
Commercial truck driver: You’ll need both a regular drivers license and a commercial truck driver license (and lots of training) for this job that pays a median of $48,310.
Veterinary assistant: This jobs generally requires a high school diploma and some short on the job training, but you could earn a median of $29,780.
Delivery driver: No formal education, and oftentimes you don’t need a commercial driver’s license to earn a median of $36,660.
Administrative assistant: The median pay for an administrative assistant is $39,680 a year, and there is no formal education required.
Pest control worker: With your high school diploma (and some licensing), you could earn a median salary of $37,540.
Oil and gas field roustabout: Your high school diploma means you could earn a median of $38,920.
Roofer: There’s no formal education required, but plenty of safety and job training for you to earn a median of $47,110 a year as a roofer.
Hazmat removal worker: On the job training, plus OSHA safety training (and some states require a license or certification) mean you could make a median of $46,300 a year.
Dental and ophthalmic lab tech: With your high school diploma and extensive on the job training, you could earn a median of $39,090 a year.
Cement and concrete mason: With your high school diploma, trade school, or an apprenticeship and some on the job training, you could earn a median salary of $48,040.
Escalator and elevator installers: Some states will require you to be licensed (a trade school can help you achieve this) to earn a median salary of $97,860.
Jobs like these, and many more can be found at FindYourJobNow.com
Simply type in the job you’re looking for in the “Job Description” search bar, and where it is you want to work in the “Location” search bar, and all of your options will appear.
Good luck!
[1] Occupation Finder : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)