There are still plenty of job opportunities with high earnings potential that do not require a bachelor's degree.
In fact, over 9 million, or 1 in every 6, full-time salaried workers age 25 and older who didn't have a bachelor's degree in 1993 earned $700 or more a week, which is close to the median for college graduates.
This report lists over 100 occupation categories which offer the highest earnings to individuals without a degree. Of course there are other factors to consider in a career choice, and these are analyzed as well. Non-degree opportunities DO exist!