Don't have the time or money to get a bachelor's degree?Don't fret. There are plenty of high-paying jobs that require only a two-year associate degree, postsecondary non-degree certificate, or even just a high-school diploma. According to the latest data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, these are the 25 highest-paying jobs that you don't need a four-year degree to pursue. Each has a median annual salary of at least $68,000. 25. Aerospace engineering and operations technicians They operate and maintain equipment used in developing, testing, and producing new aircraft and spacecraft. Median annual wage (2016): $68,020 Education required: Associate's degree Projected job openings (through 2024): 3,200 Work experience: None On-the-job training: None 24. Magnetic-resonance-imaging technologists They monitor patient safety and comfort and view images of areas being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. Median annual wage (2016): $68,420 Education requir...
