25 Highest-Paying Associate Degree Jobs
Attending community college and earning an associate degree can lead to an annual salary of well over $62,000.
By Cole Claybourn | June 28, 2024, at 4:10 p.m.
Some associate degrees offer a high return.
As the cost of college continues to rise and the average graduate wrestles with about $30,000 in student loan debt, an associate degree may be a more desirable path to a career for some.
Annual tuition and fees at a public two-year community college are typically significantly less than at a four-year school but can still lead to careers that pay more than six figures, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In the following 25 careers, listed from lowest to highest salary, an associate degree can lead to a job that pays more than $62,000 annually – and a few over $90,000.