What career can you get with the least amount of college? (serious answers only)?

Question

I am talking about a good job, not a fast food job or anything in that manner. I want a good paying job with the least amount of time in college.

Answer 1

If you aren't interested or committed to a 4 or 5 year stint in college it would be best for you to go to a career tech or vocational school. There are a quick way to a viable career that you can make very good money in. For instance, if you are into the health careers - you can become an LPN in less than a year and a RN in less than two years. If that's not what you want to do - there are many other fields you can go into. I have a friend who just completed a massage therapy course at the local vo-tech and makes at least $50 an hour and works as many hours as she wants to. You CAN make good money and have a good career without a college education - but you DO need to get some sort of post-secondary education. Good Luck!

Answer 2

Well you have a two options. Option 1. You can go to a two year junior or a community college. You can study computer systems or general business. These are not very difficult and you can get a descent paying job upon graduation.
Option 2. Attend a four year institution and study to become a teacher. Elementary education, philosophy, liberal studies, art history, are all a cake walk. Upon graduation you can get a pretty good job as teachers, counselor, or adviser. What you have to keep in mind is that many institutions require a certain amount of credits to graduate. So you might have to take the same amount of credits as someone studying computer science. It all depends on the institution.
There are other options such as trade schools but, your question specifically asked about college.

Answer 3

There a few programs out there, and it really depends on what fields of study you are looking at. Unfortuately, most careers require at least a Bachelors Degree, but there are still others that require less schooling. You can be a Paralegal, and it usually only takes a two year degree. Paralegals, or legal assistants, perform many of the same tasks as lawyers. In fact, they are becoming more popular as many enterprises attempt to cut costs by pushing more legal work from lawyers to lower cost paralegals. It is important to note, though, that there are some things that paralegals are prohibited from doing such as setting legal fees, offering legal advice, and presenting cases in court.

Salaries can range, but typically starting salary for a legal assistant can range anywhere from $35,000-$55,000 annually. There are an estimated 600 paralegal training programs offered by colleges, universities, and proprietary schools in the United States. About 250 of these are approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). While it is not required for a paralegal program to be approved by the ABA, graduating from such a program can enhance one's employment prospects.

There is also the Emergency Medical Technician program. They answer emergency ambulatory calls, and although they are not actual paramedics, they get paid well, and it is a good start to a great career. Training programs vary depending on the area you live, but here in Northern California, you can take a one semester class, take the test after to get certified, and walk out as an
EMT-1...I have seen programs in certain areas that are as little as seven to ten weeks. There are many options out there, but make sure its what you wanna do, because no matter how short the school program is, it is definitely something that is going to take dedication on your part. If you need any more suggestions, email me, and I can help you on your search. Good luck!

Answer 4

Check out some of the trade schools and business schools if you don't want to attend a 4 year college. Many of them have shorter programs that will teach you specific skills for a career. There are commercials for these types of programs on daytime tv all the time. I know that the health care field is booming and there is great demand for billing and accounting type office work. Some of the trade schools can help you prepare for something like that.
Good luck!

Answer 5

Some people become CEO's without even having a college degree. your best option, if you don't want to go to college, is to get a job at a company that does something you're interested in, start on the lowest rung (which you'll have to do because you have no college, thus no skills, thus no appeal) and work your way up through hard work, dedication and always always always reaching for a project to do, etc. to make yourself desireable to the company. Even at that, you're going to have a hard time. You might work ten years at a company and be fired when they downsize because you don't have a valuable asset to offer the company.

Answer 6

According to statistics from the Bureau of Labor there is now a shortage of welders, plumbers, auto mechanics and truck drivers.All skilled building trades are in demand although they do fluctuate with the economy.Some of these jobs require apprenticeships and some class work.Computer certifications can also be a route to a decent paying job.Good luck.

Answer 7

I understand why you want to get out in the working world fast, but believe me, don't. Instead, figure out what you love and go to school for as long as you need to for that. If you don't, you will be heading back to school 10 years from now.

I speak from personal experience. You would be amazed how many of my classmates are NOT 20-somethings, including myself.

Answer 8

Bartending college...that is seriously short (a few months if that), and it can actually make you a lot of money if you are in a good location (like Vegas)

Also, I hear that real-estate doesn't take long to get through, and can make you lots of money (most states give 6% commission) for each house sold.

Answer 9

My wife has a great career she does from home. Her company offers full training and support. It is a great family oriented company that is also a BBB member. They offer 401k and benefits for you whole household also. I would be glad to share details if you think something like I do would be interesting to you.

Answer 10

plumbing, bricklayer, pipefitter, millwright,
stenographer, mechanic, asbestos removal,
steel setter, etc etc.
or start your own business with zero college.