10 Well-Paid IT Jobs That Don't Require a Degree

Explore 10 high-paying IT jobs that don't require a degree and learn about the responsibilities of each job in this story!

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Computer Support Specialist

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Junior Data Analyst

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Help Desk Analyst

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Computer Programmer

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Web Developer

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IT Manager

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Computer Software Engineer

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Cybersecurity Specialist

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DevOps Engineer

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Software Architect

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A lot of IT experts initially pursue self-teaching and later acquire formal education as their careers progress. Typically, they pursue further education when they aim for a promotion or a different career that aligns better with their abilities and personal preferences.

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