Many of us were fed the line, “You’ll be able to get a good job if you get a college degree”. DJ & I took out student loans to achieve this dream but we realized that this information wasn’t exactly true.

College degree ≠ Good job

I recently read a story on Business Insider that said one MILLION people default on their student loans each year. That’s one million people per year that bought into the college idea and are suffering for it now.

If you’ve researched and pursued all financial options for attending a 4-year university or you just don’t want to be in school that long, here is a list of 30 high paying jobs you can get without a college degree.

*All of this information can be found in the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook.*

1. Air traffic controllers

Median Annual Wage (2017):  $124,540.00

Education Required:  Associate’s degree

Projected Job Growth (2016-26):  4%

2. Transportation, storage, and distribution managers

Median Annual Wage (2017):  $92,460.00

Education Required:  High school diploma or equivalent

Projected Job Growth (2016-26):  7%

3. First-line supervisors of police and detectives

Median Annual Wage (2017):  $87,910.00

Education Required:  High school diploma or equivalent

Projected Job Growth (2016-26):  7%

4. Radiation therapists

Median Annual Wage (2017):  $80,570.00

Education Required:  Associate’s degree

Projected Job Growth (2016-26):  13%

5. Nuclear technicians

Median Annual Wage (2017):  $80,370.00

Education Required:  Associate’s degree

Projected Job Growth (2016-26):  1%

6. Detectives and criminal investigators

Median Annual Wage (2017):  $79,970.00

Education Required:  High school diploma or equivalent

Projected Job Growth (2016-26):  5%

7. Media and communication equipment workers, all other

Median Annual Wage (2017):  $79,500.00

Education Required:  High school diploma or equivalent

Projected Job Growth (2016-26):  8%

8. Elevator installers and repairers

Median Annual Wage (2017):  $79,480.00

Education Required:  High school diploma or equivalent

Projected Job Growth (2016-26):  12%

9. Commercial pilots

Median Annual Wage (2017):  $78,740.00

Education Required:  High school diploma or equivalent

Projected Job Growth (2016-26):  4%

10. Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay

Median Annual Wage (2017):  $78,410.00

Education Required:  Postsecondary nondegree award

Projected Job Growth (2016-26):  4%

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11. Funeral service managers ($78,040.00, Associate’s degree)

12. Power plant operators ($77,180.00, High school diploma or equivalent)

13. First-line supervisors of fire fighting and prevention workers ($76,170.00, Postsecondary nondegree award)

14. Nuclear medicine technologists ($75,660.00, Associate’s degree)

15. Dental hygienists ($74,070.00, Associate’s degree)

16. Ship engineers ($73,110.00, Postsecondary nondegree award)

17. Gaming managers ($72,930.00, High school diploma or equivalent)

18. Transportation inspectors ($72,140.00, High school diploma or equivalent)

19. First-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers ($71,650.00, High school diploma or equivalent)

20. Diagnostic medical sonographers ($71,410.00, Associate’s degree)

21. Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels ($70,920.00, Postsecondary nondegree award)

22. Transit and railroad police ($70,280.00, High school diploma or equivalent)

23. Registered nurses ($70,000.00, Associate’s degree)

24. Magnetic resonance imaging technologists ($69,930.00, Associate’s degree)

25. Electrical power-line installers and repairers ($69,380.00, High school diploma or equivalent)

26. Signal and track switch repairers ($68,400.00, High school diploma or equivalent)

27. Web developers ($67,990.00, Associate’s degree)

28. Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers ($67,770.00, High school diploma or equivalent)

29. Aerospace engineering and operations technicians ($67,240.00, Associate’s degree)

30. Subway and streetcar operators ($66,420.00, High school diploma or equivalent)

As you can see, there is a land of opportunity out there that doesn’t require a college degree. Make sure you check out the rest of the jobs listed in the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook for more information like this.

$tay Wealthy Friends,

— Dannie