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Careers Without a Required Four-Year Degree

Paths you can start through certificates, apprenticeships, or on the job.

58 careers

Special education teachers, all other

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$67,430/yrBachelor’s + credential for many teaching roles | Associate roles (paraprofessional) in…→ Limited Growth

Self-enrichment teachers

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$45,590/yrBachelor’s + credential for many teaching roles | Associate roles (paraprofessional) in…↗ Steady
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Nonprofit executive directors

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$72,600/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average

Nonprofit development directors

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$72,100/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$105,620/yrBachelor’s + credential for many teaching roles | Associate roles (paraprofessional) in…⇧ Strong

Biological science teachers, postsecondary

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$83,460/yrBachelor’s + credential for many teaching roles | Associate roles (paraprofessional) in…↗ Steady

Computer science teachers, postsecondary

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$96,690/yrBachelor’s + credential for many teaching roles | Associate roles (paraprofessional) in…↗ Steady

Psychology teachers, postsecondary

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$80,330/yrBachelor’s + credential for many teaching roles | Associate roles (paraprofessional) in…↗ Steady

Geography teachers, postsecondary

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$86,730/yrBachelor’s + credential for many teaching roles | Associate roles (paraprofessional) in…↗ Steady

Physics teachers, postsecondary

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$97,360/yrBachelor’s + credential for many teaching roles | Associate roles (paraprofessional) in…→ Limited Growth

Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$79,350/yrBachelor’s + credential for many teaching roles | Associate roles (paraprofessional) in…→ Limited Growth

Social work teachers, postsecondary

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$76,210/yrBachelor’s + credential for many teaching roles | Associate roles (paraprofessional) in…→ Limited Growth

Law teachers, postsecondary

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$126,650/yrBachelor’s + credential for many teaching roles | Associate roles (paraprofessional) in…→ Limited Growth

Chemistry teachers, postsecondary

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$86,220/yrBachelor’s + credential for many teaching roles | Associate roles (paraprofessional) in…→ Limited Growth

Economics teachers, postsecondary

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$119,980/yrBachelor’s + credential for many teaching roles | Associate roles (paraprofessional) in…→ Limited Growth

Sociology teachers, postsecondary

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$82,540/yrBachelor’s + credential for many teaching roles | Associate roles (paraprofessional) in…→ Limited Growth

Communications teachers, postsecondary

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$77,800/yrBachelor’s + credential for many teaching roles | Associate roles (paraprofessional) in…→ Limited Growth

Education teachers, postsecondary

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$72,090/yrBachelor’s + credential for many teaching roles | Associate roles (paraprofessional) in…→ Limited Growth

Architecture teachers, postsecondary

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$101,480/yrBachelor’s + credential for many teaching roles | Associate roles (paraprofessional) in…→ Limited Growth

Political science teachers, postsecondary

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$94,680/yrBachelor’s + credential for many teaching roles | Associate roles (paraprofessional) in…→ Limited Growth

Substitute teachers, short-term

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$38,470/yrBachelor’s + credential for many teaching roles | Associate roles (paraprofessional) in…→ Limited Growth

Special education teachers, preschool

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$62,190/yrBachelor’s + credential for many teaching roles | Associate roles (paraprofessional) in…→ Limited Growth

Army chaplain

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$64,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…→ Limited Growth

Navy chaplain

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$66,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…→ Limited Growth

Air Force chaplain

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$68,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…→ Limited Growth

Military chaplain (special operations)

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$72,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady

Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.

$33,020/yrBachelor's degree + state teaching license (most K-12 roles) | Associate degree (some a…↗ Steady

Tutors

Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.

$39,350/yrBachelor's degree + state teaching license (most K-12 roles) | Associate degree (some a…↑ Above Average

Childcare workers

Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.

$30,210/yrHigh school diploma + on-the-job training (some roles) | Associate or Bachelor's (couns…↑ Above Average

School and career counselors and advisors

Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.

$61,710/yrHigh school diploma + on-the-job training (some roles) | Associate or Bachelor's (couns…↗ Steady

Elementary Teacher

Elementary Teachers educate students in grades K-5 in core subjects including reading, math, science, and social studie…

$63,000/yrBachelor's degree + state teaching license (most K-12 roles) | Associate degree (some a…→ Limited Growth

College Professor

College Professors teach and mentor students at colleges and universities while conducting research in their academic d…

$82,000/yrBachelor's degree + state teaching license (most K-12 roles) | Associate degree (some a…⇧ Strong

School Counselor

School Counselors help students develop academic, social, and emotional skills.

$62,000/yrBachelor's degree + state teaching license (most K-12 roles) | Associate degree (some a…↗ Steady

Principal

Principals lead schools by managing staff, setting academic standards, and creating a safe, productive learning environ…

$102,000/yrBachelor's degree + state teaching license (most K-12 roles) | Associate degree (some a…↗ Steady

Instructional Designer

Instructional Designers create educational experiences and training materials using learning theory and technology.

$72,000/yrBachelor's degree + state teaching license (most K-12 roles) | Associate degree (some a…↑ Above Average

Marriage Counselor

Marriage and Family Therapists help couples and families resolve conflicts, improve communication, and strengthen relat…

$58,000/yrBachelor's degree + state teaching license (most K-12 roles) | Associate degree (some a…⇧ Strong

Youth Counselor

Youth Counselors provide guidance and support to young people facing personal, social, and behavioral challenges.

$48,000/yrBachelor's degree + state teaching license (most K-12 roles) | Associate degree (some a…⇧ Strong

Career Coach

Career Coaches help individuals navigate career transitions, job searches, and professional development.

$55,000/yrBachelor's degree + state teaching license (most K-12 roles) | Associate degree (some a…↑ Above Average

Educational Consultant

Educational Consultants advise schools, families, and organizations on improving educational outcomes.

$68,000/yrBachelor's degree + state teaching license (most K-12 roles) | Associate degree (some a…↑ Above Average

Learning Specialist

Learning Specialists work with students who have learning differences, developing individualized strategies to help the…

$58,000/yrBachelor's degree + state teaching license (most K-12 roles) | Associate degree (some a…↗ Steady

Child Life Specialist

Child Life Specialists help children and families cope with the stress of hospitalization, illness, and medical procedu…

$52,000/yrBachelor's degree + state teaching license (most K-12 roles) | Associate degree (some a…⇧ Strong

Child Psychologist

Child Psychologists assess and treat mental health, emotional, and behavioral issues in children and adolescents.

$82,000/yrBachelor's degree + state teaching license (most K-12 roles) | Associate degree (some a…↑ Above Average

Behavioral Analyst

Behavioral Analysts use applied behavior analysis (ABA) to assess and treat behavioral challenges, particularly in indi…

$72,000/yrBachelor's degree + state teaching license (most K-12 roles) | Associate degree (some a…⇧ Strong