6 high paying jobs that don't require an advanced degree

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With more than 74,000 new jobs added in December the " Employment Situation " is improving -- but not nearly at the rate anyone was hoping to see. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the unemployment rate is still teetering in the high 6% range with more than 10 million unemployed. [ ] While in many fields the picture is still bleak, that doesn't mean there isn't ample opportunity in today's marketplace. Unfortunately, however, many of those high-paying opportunities are in career fields requiring advanced degrees. In fact -- according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics -- 14 of the top 20 highest paying occupations require an advance degree – and many of those require a doctorate degree. On the bright-side, though, that leaves six exciting and high-paying occupations that won't require extra years of study and more expensive student loans. These jobs are competitive, demanding, they do require a Bachelor's degree in specific fields, and in many cases require specialized certifications. For those of you, however, that are determined to find a new career, energized by the idea of a competitive work environment, and enthusiastic about earning six-figure salaries, well then, you've come to the right place.

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6 High Paying Jobs That Don’t Require an Advanced Degree

6. Top Executive

• Job outlook 2012-2022:– 11% increase

• Job description:– “They plan, direct, and coordinate

operational activities of companies and organizations.”

• What most executives have in common:– Many top executives earn a 4-year

business degree, then advance within a company.

2012 Median Pay: $101,650

Source: Harvard on YouTube

5. Advertising Manager

• Job outlook 2012-2022:– 12% increase

• Job description:– “Plan programs to generate interest

in a product or service.”• Relevant courses of study:– Marketing, market research, sales,

consumer behavior, and visual arts.

2012 Median Pay: $115,750

Source: icouldstories on YouTube

4. Information Technology (IT) Manager

• Job outlook 2012-2022:– 15% increase

• Job description:– “Direct computer-related activities in

an organization.”• Relevant courses of study:– Computer programming, software

development, and mathematics.

2012 Median Pay: $120,950

Source: universitytoronto on YouTube

3. Air Traffic Controller

• Job outlook 2012-2022:– 1% increase (nearly flat)

• Job description:– “Coordinate the movement of air

traffic.”• Relevant courses of study:– U.S. citizen, pass the Federal Aviation

Administration test, and training course at the FAA academy.

2012 Median Pay: $122,530

Source: ABC News on YouTube

2. Architectural and Engineering Manager

• Job outlook 2012-2022:– 7% increase

• Job description:– “Plan, coordinate, and direct activities

in architectural and engineering companies.”

• Relevant courses of study:– Accounting, engineering economics,

financial management, and quality control.

2012 Median Pay: $124,870

Source: YKKAPvideo on YouTube

1. Petroleum Engineer

• Job outlook 2012-2022:– 26% increase

• Job description:– “Design and develop methods for

extracting oil and gas from deposits below the earth’s surface.”

• Relevant courses of study:– Engineering principles, geology, and

thermodynamics.

2012 Median Pay: $130,280

Source: Shell on YouTube

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