Everyone goes through different experiences to achieve their own success.

Maybe that means you went to college and got your Masters...

Or you went to a trade school straight out of high school...

The typical high school diploma recipients make about $809 a week, while those with a Bachelor's Degree usually earn about $1,334.

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Student Debt Is ROUGH Right Now

One of the big fears that every single person who is contemplating college has to deal with is that real world fear of being in crippling student debt. As someone who went to a private college, I'll say this...

Having student loan payments is not fun!

Luckily, there are some affordable colleges for those who want a degree, if you look hard enough. Depending on academic success, there are countless scholarship programs that students can apply for to make that burden of higher education easier.

And just a heads up...

Even though I have student debt, I don't regret going to college. Not only did I gain great experience and education, but I also made lifelong friends.

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Iowa Student Debt

The top five states with the highest amount of student debt are all on the East Coast.

Surprise, surprise!

Maryland comes in at number one with $43,116 per borrower, according to a report.

Iowa is the third lowest state in the country for student loan debt, coming in at around $30,759 per borrower.

High Paying Jobs In Waterloo That You Don't Need A Degree For

If you didn't get the chance to go to college, or maybe you went straight into the work force or even the armed forces; there are still plenty of good jobs that you can get.

Waterloo has a large amount of jobs that are perfect for someone without this type of degree.

LOOK: Highest-paying jobs in Waterloo that don't require a college degree

Stacker ranked the 50 highest-paying jobs in Waterloo that don't require a college degree, using annual compensation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Cedar Rapids Jobs

If you are located a bit farther south, or just looking to make a move to Cedar Rapids, don't worry! There are just as many opportunities to make a good living without a college degree as well!

LOOK: Highest-paying jobs in Cedar Rapids that don't require a college degree

Stacker ranked the 50 highest-paying jobs in Cedar Rapids that don't require a college degree, using annual compensation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

 

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