For years it was believed that a four-year college degree was the only way to land a successful, lucrative career — but that isn’t the case anymore.
Seventy percent of high school graduates on a non-degree pathway are very confident in their plan to forgo a degree, according to a survey commissioned by American Student Assistance and Jobs for the Future, and it’s because their decision doesn’t have to cost them a good salary. To help them identify the best opportunities, Resume Genius released its list of 20 highest-paying jobs without a degree for 2024.
