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10 Great Careers That Don’t Require a College Degree

October 5, 2022

We’ve always been told that the best way to get a great job is to go to college.   But for a variety of reasons, going to college might not be the right choice for someone.   Unfortunately, college degrees are very expensive. Tuition fees plus interest on loans has created more than $1.7 trillion in estimated total student debt.  Degrees also don’t guarantee a great career. Many of the most-pursued college degrees are in fields with fewer jobs than new graduates, resulting in highly competitive job markets and underemployment.  College also means learning in a classroom through textbooks and lectures, which isn’t the best fit for every student. Many students learn best when they get to participate in more hands-on activities and demonstrations.   The good news is that needing a degree to get a good job is a bit of an exaggeration. While some popular careers do require a bachelor’s, master’s or even doctorate degree, there are many exciting and desirable careers that don’t require a university diploma. In fact, seven out of every 10 jobs actually don’t require a degree!   Here are 10 great career options that don’t need a college degree. 
About Branch

Headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, and serving clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States, Branch touches all aspects of the built environment. As a full-service construction solutions partner, Branch is committed to exceptional performance and to developing business relationships sustained by mutual benefit and respect.

Branch has total revenues of over $500 million and a workforce of more than 1,000 employee-owners. Through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Branch ensures every employee has a vested interest in its success. Visit www.branchgroup.com or branchcareers.com to learn more.

Branch Named BEST IN ROANOKE by Roanoker magazine

Branch Named BEST IN ROANOKE by Roanoker magazine

Once Southwest Virginia’s best kept secret, Branch is now celebrated as a growing and innovative company, earning multiple platinum and gold awards in The Roanoker magazine’s Best of Roanoke reader poll. Roanoke awarded Branch with top honors: Best...

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Branch earns Stormwater Clean Award

Branch earns Stormwater Clean Award

Roanoke County’s Department of Developmental Services awarded Branch its prestigious Stormwater Clean Award for exceptional environmental efforts. Branch was recognized for its focus and efforts constructing the Roanoke County Career and Technical...

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Branch Named BEST IN ROANOKE by Roanoker magazine

Branch Named BEST IN ROANOKE by Roanoker magazine

Once Southwest Virginia’s best kept secret, Branch is now celebrated as a growing and innovative company, earning multiple platinum and gold awards in The Roanoker magazine’s Best of Roanoke reader poll. Roanoke awarded Branch with top honors: Best...

read more
Branch earns Stormwater Clean Award

Branch earns Stormwater Clean Award

Roanoke County’s Department of Developmental Services awarded Branch its prestigious Stormwater Clean Award for exceptional environmental efforts. Branch was recognized for its focus and efforts constructing the Roanoke County Career and Technical...

read more