A student works during a welding class at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville. From 2019 to 2024, hiring rates rose for roles requiring a vocational or associate’s degree.
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Want job security in this uncertain market? A surprising trend is paying off
Going to college in the United States has long been considered the ticket to a higher-paying job. But the growing share of high school graduates who are enrolling in vocational schools instead of four-year programs may not be missing out on as much earnings potential as you might think.
