Jobs that do not require college
I teach groups of people to move in unison that audiences enjoy watching.
What is a choreographer? Average income $43,000.
You don't have to go to college but you probably need to take years dance lessons.
I process rental applications and make sure that rental properties are kept in good working order.
What is a Property manager.
I entertain audiences by playing a game that I love at a high level.
What is a professional athlete? Professional athletes can earn millions of dollars each year that they are able to compete at a high level. The vast majority of professional athletes in the U.S. played on high school and college teams before going pro.
There are 31,000 people in Iowa that work in this field. They make sure that products their company sells gets to people that purchased the product.
a.) Farmers
b.) Laborers, Freight, Stock and Material Movers
c.) Wait and Bus staff at restaurants
What is laborers and freight, stock, and material movers? These are the folks that work in warehouses across the state of Iowa. They earn an average of $38,000 a year.
Average US income for people that drop out of high school.
a) $22,000
b) $32,000
c.) $17,000
What is C, $17,000. People that do not have a high school diploma are unable to apply for a lot of higher paying jobs. Unemployment in America is highest among people without a high school diploma.
I move people from one place to another by automobile.
What is a Taxi Driver?
Taxi Driver earn an average of $30,000 a year. You don't need to graduate from high school to be a taxi driver but you do need a valid driver's license.
I am not a medical doctor but I can see patients and write prescriptions.
What is a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician's Assistant.
My job is lead a large, successful corporation like Rockwell Collins, Trans America, General Mills, Ford, McDonalds, Walmart.
What is a corporate CEO (Chief Executive Officer).
I move goods from one location to another in a large vehicle.
a.) Social Worker
b.) Insurance Agent
c.) Truck Driver
What a truck driver? There are 39,000 truck drivers in the state of Iowa. They earn an average of $52,000 a year.
What is the average income of a person with a high school diploma?
a.) $22,000
b.) $32,000
c.) $42,000
What is A, $22,000. Persons with only a high school diploma have the second highest unemployment rate in this country.
I make people look good but... I can't do much with bald headed people.
What is a hairdresser/stylist?
Hairdressers earn an average of $30,000/ year. You don't need a college degree to be a hairdresser but you will need to be licensed by the state you practice in. Most people complete cosmetology school before attempting the licensing exam.
I work for the government or a television station. Farmers make a lot of decisions based on the information I provide. Families decide whether or not to hold events inside or outside based on the information I share. I get blamed a lot for things that are beyond my control.
What is a meteorologist.
I'm a doctor that specializes in making medical repairs to human bodies.
a.) Oncologist
b.) Nephrologist
c.) Surgeon
What is a surgeon? Doctors are generally well paid. A surgeon earns more than other types of doctors. Especially, brain, heart, and orthopedic surgeons.
I work in a factory or shop setting. My job is to create items and tools for other businesses or consumers to use.
What are miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators? There are 16,000 miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators in the state of Iowa. They earn an average of $39,000 a year.
What is the average earning of persons that have some college but do not have a college degree?
a.) $34,000
b.) $24,000
c.) $44,000
What is B, $24,000. If college isn't your thing, please give a lot of consideration to a trade school or apprenticeship. In a lot of cases, you'll be able to earn money as you learn the trade and in all cases, you'll earn a lot more money than the average high school graduate.
I make eyeglasses and contact lenses for other people.
What is an Ophthalmic Medical Technician or Optician?
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians and Opticians earn an average of $37,000 annually. The employer usually trains the staffer on the job.
I work for the courts. I am responsible for making sure that the people I work with follow the orders that the court gave them.
What is a probation officer?
I represent corporations and people in litigation matters.
a.) Civil Rights Lawyer
b.) Canon Lawyer
c.) Corporate Lawyer
What is a Corporate Lawyer or Attorney?
There are more than 150 fields of law. Corporate Attorneys represent large companies and are paid very well. Most other areas of law (criminal, canon, family welfare, etc.) do not pay as well.
What is maintenance and repair workers, general? There are 14,000 maintenance and repair workers in the state of Iowa. The average pay for this work is $45,000 a year.
What is the average income for a person with an AA degree?
a.) $56,000
b.) $26,000
c.) $ 46,000
What is B, $26,000. Many people find that they are able to earn more in one of the trades than with an AA degree. Additionally, they often don't have student loan debt of people attending college.
I work in public safety. People ask for my help when there is a medical emergency, a release of toxic chemicals, or a building is burning.
What is a firefighter?
Firefighters earn an average salary of $50,000. Persons hired as firefighters must complete a firefighter academy and training as an Emergency Medical Technician.
I design buildings for construction crews to build.
What is an Architect?
I work to help my clients earn large returns on their financial investments. My pay comes from a percentage of my clients profits and/or a fee that I charge my clients.
a.) Certified Public Accountant
b.) Hedge Fund Manager
c.) Certified Financial Planner
What is a Hedge Fund Manager? Not every Hedge Fund Manager earns a million dollars a year. The best Hedge Fund Managers earn well over a million dollars annually.
My job is to inspire the minds of young people in Iowa
What is a Teacher? There are approximately 16,000 elementary teachers, 10,000 middle and high school teachers in Iowa. Teachers earn an average of $58,000 a year in Iowa.
What's the average income of a person with a four year college degree (Bachelor's degree)?
a.) $57,000
b.) $47,000
c.) $37,000
What is C, $37,000. Many people find that they are able to earn more money working in one of the trades than with a college degree. They also find that they do not have the student loan debt that a lot of college students have.