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Kiplinger
Business
Kathryn Pomroy

10 Highest-Paying Jobs Without a Degree in 2025

A woman in a construction hat shakes hands with her new employer.

In certain industries, relevant work experience, internships, training and certifications are just as important, if not more important, than graduating with a four-year degree.

Job applications usually have a minimum educational requirement — some college, an associate degree or a bachelor’s or master’s degree. But with average student loan debt topping $1.77 trillion (an increase of 66% over the past 10 years), according to the Federal Reserve, you may ask if a four-year college degree is worth it.

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