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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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