The Good News: You Don't Need A College Degree

Not all careers require a college degree - which is a good thing when it comes to student loans!

A company called SkillPointe has released its first "job score report," which showcases careers requiring two years of training or less. Then they ranked them based on current salaries, available job openings, future growth, and interest among job seekers. Jobs in construction, technology, healthcare, and public service dominate the Top 25.

Here's the list:

1. Software developer

2. Systems analyst

3. Electrician

4. Police officer

5. Truck driver

6. Carpenter

7. Plumber

8. IT support specialist

9. Nurse

10. Certified nursing assistant

11. Auto mechanic

12. Teacher assistant

13. Medical assistant

14. Industrial machinery mechanic

15. Network administrator

16. Heavy equipment operator

17. Training and development specialist

18. Paralegal and legal assistant

19. Social services assistant

20. Information security analyst

21. Welder

22. Dental hygienist

23. Machinist

24. HVAC technician

25. Laboratory technician

If the pandemic made you re-think your career goals, hopefully this list will help.

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The Good News: You Don’t Need A College Degree

Not all careers require a college degree – which is a good thing when it comes to student loans! A company called SkillPointe has released its first “job score report,”…

Carla Rea