You don't need a degree to earn a great living
By Jacquelyn SmithIf you think you need a bachelor's degree to have a respectable career, think again.
A new report by the career-guidance website CareerCast found that there are plenty of fast-growing, well-paying jobs - including dental hygienist and registered nurse - that
don't require four years of college.
To compile its list, CareerCast evaluated 200 professions across a variety of industries and skill levels to determine the highest-paying jobs with the best hiring outlook that don't require a bachelor's degree. It gathered data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Census Bureau, trade-association studies, and other sources.
Skincare specialist
1/15
Annual median salary: $28,640
Projected hiring outlook by 2022: +40%
Personal trainer
2/15
Annual median salary: $31,720
Projected hiring outlook by 2022: +13%
Medical records technician
3/15
Annual median salary: $34,160
Projected hiring outlook by 2022: +22%
