6 High-Paying Careers That Are Within Reach

Ask anyone to name a career with major earning potential, and you'll likely hear the following answers: doctor, lawyer, MBA-holding CEO. But those careers could require an expensive, lengthy education. Fortunately, there are also careers out there that are potentially high-paying and require no more than a bachelor's degree for entry.
"Depending on the market need and 'hot areas,'
advanced degrees become less important to many, while relevant experience where a person can 'hit the ground running' is much more important," says Cheryl Barbato, founder and chief revenue officer at Talent Retriever, a Massachusetts recruiting firm that helps major companies hire.

"Demand is the number one driver of hiring," Barbato says.

And where there is demand and an unmet need, there is high pay. "It's a classic case of supply and demand," says Bob Kustka, author of "The Hire Ground: An Insider's Guide to Finding a Career."

Rather than leave you to find these magical jobs on your own, we've identified six high-paying careers that are totally pursuable, even without an advanced degree. Read on for our picks that pay at least $60K a year with no need for a doctorate or crazy credentials.