Going to college for four years isn’t for everyone. And it shouldn’t be. See, our economy desperately needs people with real-world, hands-on skills. Skills that are largely ignored by traditional four-year colleges in favor of teaching a broad-based liberal arts education.
Now, don’t’ get us wrong, a liberal arts education is a great path for a lot of us, and four-year degrees do often lead to good paying jobs…
But like we said, college isn’t for everyone, and it might not be for you. However, getting the skills to land a good paying job, well, that probably is for you!
Enter trade school, or career school.
You see, the in-demand skills, and the high paying jobs you could get after a relatively quick career-based education, can be learned in trade or career school, and can be learned relatively quickly. See, most trade school programs can be completed in less than two years, and at a fraction of the cost of a four-year college degree.
So, if you’re looking to get into the workforce faster and at a lower cost, and enter it with skills that can pay, then trade school, or career school could be a great option.
Today, School Match Pro will show you some of the best paying jobs you could get once you finish trade or career school, and we’ll show you how to find a trade school or career-based school that’s not only near you but fits your job and life goals too.
Let’s start with the jobs you could get, and what the average pay could be.
Keep in mind, the salaries you see may differ by state, so you may want to check out the Bureau of Labor Statistics website to see what the pay is in your area.[1]
Okay, let’s start with Licensed Practical Nurses, or LPNs. LPNs are qualified to perform many medical tasks, such as taking vital signs, administering medications, changing bandages, giving baths, and more. The average base salary for an LPN is $54,133.
How about becoming an electrician? Did you know that electricians make an average base salary of $56,202? As an electrician, you’d install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in commercial and residential buildings.
Keeping a landscape well maintained and gorgeous looking can pay good too. Landscape designers, while they don’t do much lawn maintenance, can make about $56,258 a year planning the layout of outdoor spaces.
While keeping us cool in the summer and warm in the winter, HVAC technicians make an average of $56,618 a year. You’d install, maintain, replace, and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Prefer to work mostly indoors? Then consider becoming a plumber. You’d be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing water lines, sewage systems, fixtures, and other plumbing components in residential and commercial buildings. As a plumber, you’d make an average of $58,613 a year.
Or, how about you inspect homes for potential buyers and sellers? As a home inspector, you could make about $65,627 a year while checking on a home’s structure, foundation, and systems to identify any problems that may exist.
If you’d rather build houses than inspect them, why not become a construction manager? As a construction manager, you’d oversee the planning, design, and construction of a variety of projects, such as residential and commercial buildings. And you could make an average of about $76,299 a year.
If you want the potential to earn even more, consider becoming a boilermaker. Boilermakers construct, install, maintain, and inspect boilers and other pressure vessels in industrial facilities. They make about $77,443 a year.
If that kind of labor isn’t for you, and you prefer the comfort of an air-conditioned space, maybe you should become a dental hygienist. You could make a really good living (averaging $84,794 a year) while cleaning teeth, assessing oral health, and providing preventative care.
Another great job in the AC, respiratory therapist! Respiratory therapists are responsible for treating patients with breathing or cardiovascular disorders, and they make an average of about $88,908 a year.
Now, keep in mind that each of the jobs above could end up paying you even more as you grow your experience in the field. And some of the jobs may even allow you to open your own business!
So…
If going to college isn’t for you, but getting the skills to land a good paying job is….
You should really consider going to trade school or career college.
What’s the best way to find a trade school or career college in your area?
School Match Pro!
We have connections to schools all across our country. And chances are we can connect you with a school or program that’s in your area and best fits your needs.
All you have to do is click HERE…
And you’re off to the races!
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