Posted on March 21, 2022.

If college isn't practical or an option for you, that doesn't mean you can't find a well-paying career or that you shouldn't try to further your education. You may want to consider a certificate program.

These programs, often offered by colleges, provide training in specific fields. You can take certificate programs as a college graduate, but there are many designed for people with a high school diploma or GED and want additional training to land an entry-level position.

Certificate programs are far cheaper than college, but the cost can add up. You might spend $100 per credit, give or take, so a 12-credit course to earn a certificate could cost $1,200. Still, compared with a college education that can run tens of thousands of dollars over four years, a certificate program is much less expensive.

Here are 15 certificate programs for the following careers, which all have an annual median pay above $30,000:

• Surgical Technologist.
• Nursing Aide.
• Phlebotomist.
• Paramedic.
• Medical Records Technician.
• Pharmacy Technician.
• Medical Secretary.
• Ophthalmic Medical Technician.
• Solar Photovoltaic Installer.
• Insurance Sales Agent.
• Medical Assistant.
• Landscaper and Groundskeeper.
• Massage Therapist.
• Wind Turbine Technician.
• Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse.

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