August 10, 2023
Beyond the Diploma: High-Paying Jobs That Don’t Require College
The article explores alternatives to a traditional college path, noting that a degree’s return on investment is less certain due to the wage gap and student loan debt. It highlights three high-paying trade jobs—elevator installer/repairer ($76,490), subway/streetcar operator ($59,230), and oil/gas rotary drill operator ($61,070)—that don’t require a degree, with the potential to earn significantly more in the top
