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8 Blue Collar Jobs That Pay Six Figures


The old adage is that the only way to truly make it in America is with a college degree.  And it seems even that is hard nowadays.  For evidence, all you need to do is turn on the news every night and hear disheartening stories of down-and-out college graduates working for minimum wage.

However, that is only one side of the story.  The reality is that you do not need to get a college degree to make a lot of money.  There are plenty of opportunities out there for people to make money.  Such opportunities are plentiful in so-called “blue collar” professions, or trade craft professions.  If you don’t mind working with your hands most of the day, here are 8 blue collar jobs that make six figures:

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What Can You Do With a Degree in Business Administration?


Business administration is a branch of study that focuses on commercial functions of businesses. It has a broad coverage and encompasses the disciplines of finance, marketing, operations, information systems, and human resources. Since the degree is eclectic, a graduate of business administration has a lot of options for employment.  Here are some of the major career choices:

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What Can You Do with a Physics Degree?


Physics can be an exciting course, mainly because serves as a passport into a vast range of careers in science, education, and engineering.  Not only do physicists work on theoretical and conceptual problems that define humanity, the field provides the conceptual framework for other professions, since it focuses on the very components of physical reality.

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The 10 College Majors With The Lowest Unemployment Rates


Many college graduates are still struggling to find jobs in fields that are related to their major—or jobs at all in general.  The good news is, not all college graduates are experiencing this type of hardship in the job market.  In fact companies are actively seeking out college graduates in various majors.  There are even some majors that have virtually zero percent unemployment rate.  Below are ten majors that have the lowest unemployment rates and also some noteworthy runner-ups.

All median salary information is from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, which may be radically different from numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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