Best Paid Apprenticeships For High School Graduates
The traditional education route for a high school graduate is very different these days. Although there is still a push for most high school Seniors to go directly to college, there are several reasons why that may not work for a particular student. These reasons can vary from personal family problems, financial constraints, or just a general disinterest in going to a four-year university.
At NSHSS, we want every student to find the best path for them, so if you are more focused on learning a particular trade, then that is okay. In fact, there are plenty of these trades that offer a very good salary very early in your career, without the burden of student loans to weigh you down. To help you out, we have compiled a list of 5 apprenticeships that we think will offer the best salaries. Take a look below and find out just how beneficial they really can be.
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Aircraft Mechanics: $78,680
The future of flying has never looked brighter. Thanks to constant innovations in the technology behind the flights, aircraft mechanics are always in demand. And given the complexity of their work, the financial rewards are high.
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Construction Worker: $40,000 to $70,000
Sometimes it seems like the cities around us are never done being built, and in a sense, that is very true. Luckily, this means that there is a robust need for construction workers in just about every metropolis, or even small town for that matter.
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Electricians: $55,000 to $68,000
The word "electrician" can be a very broad term, hence the above range. However, it is very important to consider just how wide the arena is for just such a tradesman. Even a newly licensed electrician will have plenty of jobs available to them, as more and more of the world around us becomes driven by technology. These types of jobs can range from the industrial sector to private homes, and so much more.
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Computer Software Developers: $102,860
The world of computer programming is growing at a very high rate, and the world of AI is only advancing it further and faster. Luckily, there are still plenty of humans behind the machines, working to build these complex programs we use, or at least interact with every day. While this trade can be a bit more complicated in terms of the technical proficiencies needed, it can yield a very high salary for those in its field.
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Medical Practitioners: $28,990 to $77,810
We’ve saved the broadest range for last, but there is a very good reason for this. While the typical route of somebody looking to receive their M.D. may take several years of higher education, there are plenty of other jobs in the medical field that only require education in a trade school.
This can be a massage therapist, a phlebotomist (the nurse who draws blood during exams), radiologist, and even dental hygienists. All of these jobs require a two-year degree from a relevant trade school, and they allow for a lot of upper ward mobility in terms of salary.
So, whether you are somebody who is less interested in a four-year university, or you are but need more time and money to invest in that part of your education, a trade school is a perfect place for somebody to begin their career much earlier, and have a dependable field to work in after graduation. The beauty of these trades listed above is just how flexible they can be, and how in-demand they are in the long-run.
At NSHSS, we encourage all students to keep an open mind, and consider their future carefully. We hope that this brief breakdown might give you a better sense of a future that’s right for you. For more information about trade schools and other forms of higher education, check out our blogs to learn more.