Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rachel Wells is a writer who covers leadership, AI, and upskilling. For many people 10 or 20 years ago, it was the common notion ...

In many cases, certificates and associate degrees offered by community colleges can lead to higher salaries than four-year degrees, according to a report from the policy center Demos. Degrees in ...

You don’t need a bachelor’s to earn a great salary: Several jobs with top pay only require a two-year degree. Specialized fields and health care dominate: Aviation and medical tech lead the pack. Job ...

When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors—like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, ...

If school isn't your thing but you would love a big salary, consider a job that requires only a two-year degree. By training for a specialized health-care, technology or trades job or heading for the ...

The most valuable associate degrees combine low community college tuition with high, recession‑resistant demand in healthcare and the trades. Roles like dental hygienist, radiological technologist and ...

When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors—like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, ...