17 Jobs That Pay Up To $100,000+ A Year With No College Degree

Though most people think taking the college route is a smart idea, it isn't for everyone.

With the average student loan debt reaching $37,172, millennials are now thinking of going elsewhere instead of heading straight to college.

Is it a bad idea? It depends.

Some of the richest people in the world have either never been to college or decided to drop out. (Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Richard Branson, just to name a few).

Below are 17 jobs that pay up to $65,000 a year with no college degree.

1. Start a blog

You can monetize a blog in so many ways, including sponsored posts, affiliate marketing, ad revenue, selling your own products, coaching, and so much more.

What you ultimately do to make money as a blogger is completely up to you.

When I went full-time back in 2017, I was scraping by and wasn't making much on my blog, but now I've made close to six figures with my online business in just 1 year. It's really incredible what you have the power to do with your blog.

2. Sell on Amazon

Selling items on Amazon can be an incredible online business where you can make great money with just a few hours per week.

My friends at The Selling Family have perfected the art of selling on Amazon and has made well over $100,000 profit by working just 20 hours a week.

Jessica even has a FREE 7-day course that tells you everything you need to know in a simplified way to get started selling on Amazon.

3. Flipping Items

A flipper is someone who flips products for profit.

My friend Melissa, of Flipper University, created a guide that teaches people her secrets and strategies for reaching over $100k in sales after their first year of full-time flipping.

You can turn your passion for visiting thrift stores, yard sales, and flea markets into a profitable reselling business. 

Learn how flipping can be your ticket to lifestyle freedom and financial security in this free workshop here. 🙂

4. Freelance Proofreader

Transform your passion for words and reading by becoming a professional proofreader, and help people like me who are terrible at proofreading. 🙂

Proofreaders can earn up to $30+ per hour and offers competitive pay and flexible hours while working from home.

Click here for a free workshop which will show you if proofreading is right for you, how to attract your ideal proofreading clients, and how proofreading can lead to lifestyle freedom and financial security. 

5. Answer surveys

Filling out surveys to make money is an easy way to make money by simply providing your opinion to questions.

I genuinely enjoy surveys because I love sharing my opinion on things. I've always been into taking quizzes and surveys, so naturally, I love this method of making some extra cash.

Here are a few of my favorite surveys to make money:

• Survey Junkie
• MyPoints
• Springboard America

6. Customer Service Representative

Customer service representatives are the go-between for customers and companies.

At FlexJobs, there are hundreds of new online, work from home jobs posted for customer service representatives.

These jobs are almost always entry-level, which means you don’t need any experience to get started.

Most customer service representative jobs usually start around $13 per hour.

You can check out online customer service representative jobs here.

7. Teach English online

Teaching English online is a great way to make income at home, while on your own schedule.

You get to enjoy the flexibility of a stable job, while not having to do any lesson planning or grading like most teachers do.

VIPKID is the leader in the online English teaching world, paying up to $25 per hour, and the entire curriculum is provided for you. Forbes even recognized VIPKID as one of the best places to work online. 

Apply to become an online VIPKID English teacher here.

8. Bookkeeper

Becoming a bookkeeper has several benefits, such as low startup costs, high profit, freedom to work remotely, and plenty more.

As a bookkeeper, you can expect to earn an average of $62 per hour.

Students of Bookkeeper Business Launch have been saying, “Got my first client 6 months ago and my second client recently. With 2 clients I am earning over $24k a year. It takes time but it is so worth it!” – Jessica Banks, Bookkeeper Student 

Click here to get access to a free, 3-part video series that'll reveal the keys to success in the bookkeeping industry.

9. Pinterest Virtual Assistant

Pinterest is a must for small and large business owners, which is why Pinterest Virtual Assistant's are in high demand.

However, you may be thinking about how to get started in this field, where to find clients, how much to charge, and more.

Become A Pinterest VA Today teaches you all of these things along with how to design beautiful pins, how to pitch your services to potential clients, and a lot more.

The course is only open a couple of times a year to give maximum support to their students, so sign up when it's open to new students. 

10. Facebook Ad Manager

Did you know you can become a Facebook Ads Manager for businesses and make an extra $1,000 to $2,000 a month?

Facebook is heavily focused on ads promoted by brands and businesses, which is why Facebook Ad Managers are in high demand. 

You can learn how to become a Facebook Ads Manager in less than 28 days with the Facebook Side Hustle Course.

This course works, and it even gives you access to a private group that is full of testimonials. I'm in the group and it's incredible and so inspiring to see so many students create a full-time income, work from home, all because of the Facebook Side Hustle course.

11. Freelance Writer

I'm a freelance writer myself and love this area of work. Which is why when I came across Freelance Writing Simplified, I knew I had to read it and share it with my readers. 

Freelance Writing Simplified teaches you a simplified approach to building a freelance writing business. Even better – the guide only costs $25.

You learn from a successful freelancer herself who had a dream of working from home – and is now a freelance writer full-time while traveling the world. 

12. Web Developer

A web developer is in charge of many things when it comes to websites.

They're in charge of building websites from scratch, providing web maintenance and understanding HTML.

Web developers are expected to have a 27% growth by 2024 according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, making this a great option for someone who wants to work at home.

Find out how to become a web developer here.

13. Flipping Websites

You know how people flip items for profit on eBay? There are also people out there flipping websites.

My friend Jenn has made over $100k flipping blogs in again, what I think is a massively successful untapped market, meaning very little people are taking advantage of this method of making money.

She works part-time, sets her own hours, and is now sharing her strategies and tips with people who want to do the same.

You can learn more about the art of flipping blogs for profit here for only $49 a month.

14. Customer Service Associate

Amazon is currently hiring customer service associates.

Customer Service Associates are in charge of helping out Amazon customers with their questions and concerns about their products.

Working for Amazon also poses many benefits, such as an employee discount, health care, time off, stock, and more.

The basic requirements for this job are:

• Computer skills
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Customer focus
• High school diploma
• One year experience in a related area

You can check out Amazon's hiring board here.

15. Pick up garbage

Did you know you can make money by picking up garbage? 

The garbage pickup business is incredible for several reasons: 1) There's a high demand for it, 2) It's recession-proof, and 3) It helps the environment.

If you're interested in this opportunity, check out my friend's book, CleanLots, where he tells you everything you need to know to get started, which also includes free phone support to get your business up and running.

16. Freelance on Fiverr

If you're a graphic designer, or in digital marketing, writing, and more, you can post your services on Fiverr and get freelance work.

Fiverr is an awesome online service that connects customers with freelancers to pay for either a one-time job or ongoing work.

17. Virtual Assistant

Aside from this blog, I'm a virtual assistant and it's been a life changing experience – here's why.

I'm a virtual assistant for a 7 figure blog, which allows me to see how a successful, profitable business works. Not only that, I get paid very well for assisting the business owner. 

So many people ask me how to get started in this field, which is why I recommend $10KVA.

$10KVA teaches you exactly how to find your first client (and second, third, so on), how to set up your rates, and teaches you how to make $10,000 a month with virtual assisting. $10KVA simplifies the process of becoming a virtual assistant.

With businesses going online, this career space is going to grow exponentially. 

You can learn more about $10KVA here – it's amazing.

Here are the benefits of $10K VA:

• Learn exactly how to land your first client
• Get email swipe files for landing potential clients
• How to set prices
• Create a system for efficiency
• & a lot more!

You can also see success stories and tips from successful Virtual Assistant's.

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