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Gen Z Ditches Degrees: 15 High-Paying Jobs Revealed

12/30/2025

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  • Gen Z is reevaluating the necessity of a four-year degree due to rising tuition costs and AI's impact on jobs, per Resume Genius.
  • The report identifies elevator and escalator installers and repairers as the top job without a degree, with a median salary of $106,580.
  • It also notes 15 high-paying roles not requiring a degree.
  • Eva Chan, a career expert, notes that high-paying jobs are attainable without a degree.