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Jobs for those Without a College Degree

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Degrees are very expensive and in this post recession economy, don’t necessarily guarantee the best return on your dollar. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average median weekly salary for a worker without a degree $651, compared to $1,108 for those with a bachelor’s degree.” Career Cast. According to the U.S.

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Alternatives to College

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I graduated from State U with a liberal arts degree in the early 1970s – when there was a world wide recession followed by stagflation. But, at least I graduated without debt. Here is what they listed as requiring an associates degree (which may mean more than 2 years of education according to the article). Occupation.

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