We’ve covered extensively the large of amount of student debt
that hangs over our society right now. With that in mind, here are the
dollar-figure facts you may or may not know about pursuing a four-year
degree, in particular the cost:
*The
average cost of a 4-year college (tuition, fees, room and board) for the 2013-2014 year is
$17,016, with the
average cost for private school being $40,917.
Meanwhile, currently, 115 occupations recognized by the Bureau of
Labor Statistics (BLS) require only a high school diploma and pay an
hourly wage of $20 or more. (75% of these jobs require “moderate to
long-term on-the-job training” or apprenticeships, while 30% require
short-term or no on-the-job training.)
With that in mind, check out the below wage and employment stats from
2013 BLS data. Listed are five high-paying job fields that only require
a high-school diploma. (Only listed are jobs that had a median annual
salary of at least $60,000, which is above the national median wage of
$35,080 as of 2013.)
So why not pursue something that doesn’t require a four year degree?
While you will see that many of these occupations DO have workers with a
bachelor’s degree, it’s not a requirement. And why do these jobs pay so
well? The risks associated may be one factor driving up pay, as is
irregular work hours, and union membership (something to keep in mind).
Happy Hunting!
~CC
No. 1: TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE & DISTRIBUTION MANAGERS – are responsible for much of the infrastructure that businesses rely on to ship goods domestically and internationally
*
Median annual income: $83,890 ($39.27/hour)…though for some, notably in oil transportation, annual pay can exceed $140,000!
*Washington, D.C., is among the places where Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers garner the highest wages.
*The total number of people employed is 102,610, and the projected job growth for 2012-2022 is +4.9%
*No on-the-job training is required, though a high level of
management skill is necessary to plan and direct the logistics involved
around warehousing and shipping.
*NOTE: even though a minimum requirement for this job is a high
school diploma, most people holding this title have a bachelor’s degree.
No. 2: INSTALLERS & REPAIRERS – top ones are for lifts
(elevators, escalators, moving walkways, etc.) & electrical power
lines (electrical power/distribution systems and may erect poles)
*
Median annual income for elevator repair is $78,640 ($36.51/hour) and for
electrical power lines is $64,170 ($30.92/hour)
*There are 21,270 employed as elevator installers/repairers and
111,350 as electrical power-line installers/repairers. The expected job
growth for 2012-2022 is +24.6% and +8.9% respectively.
*Elevator installers and repairers need years of apprenticeship. A 5
year program requires at least 144 hours of technical instruction and
2,000 hours of paid on-the-job training. In addition, they study
electrical theory, math and physics. The majority of states require
licensing.
*According to the BLS, power-line installers/repairers are paid well
due to challenging weather conditions. They’re required to have a basic
knowledge of algebra and trigonometry, as well as training programs.
No. 3: DETECTIVES & CRIMINAL INVESTIGATORS - conduct
investigations related to suspected violations of Federal, state, or
local laws to prevent or solve crimes (NOTE: excludes P.I.’s)
*
Median annual income: $76,730 ($36.33/hour) however, the
top-paid 10% earned more than $125,000.
*The total number of people employed is 109,960 and the projected job growth 2012-2022 is +2.0%
*Typically begin their careers as police officers, which involves
physical exams, a written test and oftentimes a drug test, in addition
to training at a policy academy.
*The minimum educational requirement for most police departments is a high school diploma
No. 4: COMMERCIAL PILOTS – pilot and navigate the flight on
nonscheduled air carrier routes. Includes charter, helicopter, air
ambulance and air tour pilots. Excludes regional/National/ international
airline pilots
*
Median annual income: $74,470 ($35.73/hour) however, the
top 10% of pilots are bringing in more than $136,000
*The total number of people employed is 37,340 and the projected job growth for 2012-2022 is +9.4%
*Larger airline companies often require a bachelor’s degree, however
smaller companies that offer planes for charter, photos or tours will
hire licensed pilots who have logged the requisite # of hours
* The FAA requires medical, written and flight exams to obtain a
flying license. Future pilots can gain experience by going to flight
school or by hiring independent instructors.
No. 5: TRANSPORTATION INSPECTORS - inspect equipment or goods
in connection with the safe transport of cargo or people. Includes rail
transportation inspectors, does not include security officers
*
Median annual income: $65,950 ($30.21/hour) however higher-end pay for workers reaching above $112,690
*The total number of people employed is 23,970 and the projected job growth for 2012-2022 is +11.2%
*Does have on-the-job. While 97% of aviation inspectors DO have a
college degree, nearly 40% of other types of transportation inspectors
do not have college experience
Notes:
*The jobs listed above don’t require formal education beyond a HS
diploma, however, many do require some schooling, be it undergoing
moderate to intense training programs to passing/meeting strict
licensing requirements
*Requirements for entry-level employment and pay vary by geography and employer
Cheryl
Casone joined FOX Business Network (FBN) in September 2007 as an
anchor. She also serves as a financial contributor on FOX News Channel
(FNC), and provides weekly job reports
God
wants your family to succeed and prosper, and He has given you the
blueprint to make your family's happiness possible! The Bible contains
rock-solid principles upon which you can build a strong family.
Did
you know that the span of the great Gold Gate Bridge in San Francisco,
California, will sway as much as 20 feet? The two towers of that bridge
are solidly anchored, yet the suspended bridge can move a little and
still maintain its strength.
There
are three important truths in Psalm 127 about the happiness children
bring to the home. First, children are desirable. Psalm 127:3 says,
"Children are an heritage of the LORD and the fruit of the womb is his
reward."
