Many potential and current college students feel the
pressure of completing their bachelor’s degree. For some, they are soon-to-be
first generation college students, for others, it is a rite of passage. For
other still, college holds the key to a successful career.
But the myth that a four year college degree is a necessary
element to a successful career is not always true.
Some of the fastest-growing and top paying jobs only require a two-year or
associate’s degree, which means more money in your pocket before and after graduation. Check out these top 10 fastest growing jobs
that don’t require a four year degree.
1. Veterinary Technician
If you’re an animal lover, then this may be the job for you!
Individuals in this career perform medical tests, prepare vaccines and serums
for preventative medicine, take blood samples and conduct laboratory tests.
Degree/Training Required: Associate degree
2. Professional
Makeup Artist
Put your makeover magic to use! This niche profession is
used in virtually every industry. Artists ‘paint’ faces to reflect
appropriate age, period and style for each event, commercial, performance or
gala.
Degree/Training Required: Postsecondary vocational award
3. Esthetician
Also referred to as skin care specialists, these professionals
enable others to let their inner beauty show! Estheticians enhance natural
appearances through cleansing and skillfully applying skin care treatments to
the face and body through a variety of techniques.
Degree/Training Required: Postsecondary vocational award
4. Physical Therapist
Assistant
If you’re a problem-solver, this is the career for you!
These assistants help physical therapists in the development and implementation
of physical therapy treatments, as well as monitor, document and modify, if
necessary, throughout progress of treatment.
Degree/Training Required: Associate degree
5. Dental Hygienist
Say ‘Ahh!’. These professionals examine, clean and floss
your pearly or no-so-pearly whites, evaluate for oral diseases, take and
develop X-rays and educate on oral hygiene.
Degree/Training Required: Associate degree
6. Environmental Science
Technician
Smell the roses! Typically under the guidance of
environmental specialists, these individuals sample gases, soil, water and
other materials to monitor the environment for pollution.
Degree/Training Required: Associate degree
7. Manicurist &
Pedicurist
Nail technicians are every chronic nail-biter’s best friend!
These professionals clean, shape, polish and decorate customers’ fingers and
toenails with speed and accuracy.
Degree/Training Required: Postsecondary vocational award
8. Personal Trainer
& Aerobics Instructor
These usually more-than-buff individuals are responsible to
instruct, coach and motivate both groups and individuals in the fundamentals of
sports and fitness. With our
ever-increasing desire to become fit, employment rates are expected to increase
27% by 2016.
Degree/Training Required: Postsecondary vocational award
9. Preschool Teaching
With seemingly everlasting patience, preschool teachers
instruct young 3-5 year old children in engaging, fun activities that inspire
intellectual growth, develop social skills and promote physical activity in a
safe environment.
Degree/Training Required: Postsecondary vocational award
10. Cardiovascular Technologist
& Technician
Is the 'ole ticker working? These trained individuals test
both pulmonary and cardiovascular systems and assist in electrocardiograms,
cardiac catheterizations, lung capacity tests and measuring pulmonary
functions. Basically, they make sure your lub-dub is performing at its best.
Degree/Training Required: Associate Degree
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