A four-year degree isn't the only path to professional happiness and success. Just ask career guru Lawrence Shatkin, Ph.D. He distilled all 300 occupations in his book 300 Best Jobs Without a Four-Year Degree into these top 10 in terms of projected growth. Good job, good prospects, good future.
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1. Helpers: Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
Annual earnings: $27,820
Percent growth: 59.9%
Annual openings: 2,540
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2. Helpers: Carpenters
Annual earnings: $26,400
Percent growth: 55.7%
Annual openings: 3,820
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3. Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Annual earnings: $30,140
Percent growth: 52.0%
Annual openings: 5,570
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4. Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
Annual earnings: $37,990
Percent growth: 48.7%
Annual openings: 1,320
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5. Physical Therapist Assistants
Annual earnings: $51,040
Percent growth: 45.7%
Annual openings: 4,120
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6. Helpers: Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Annual earnings: $27,010
Percent growth: 45.4%
Annual openings: 4,170
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7. Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Annual earnings: $65,210
Percent growth: 43.6%
Annual openings: 3,170
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8. Occupational Therapy Assistants
Annual earnings: $52,040
Percent growth: 43.2%
Annual openings: 1,680
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9. Physical Therapist Aides
Annual earnings: $23,680
Percent growth: 43.2%
Annual openings: 2,760
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10. Glaziers
Annual earnings: $37,350
Percent growth: 42.2%
Annual openings: 3,340
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300 Best Jobs Without a Four-Year Degree, Laurence Shatkin, PhD (Shared with permission)
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