The 30 highest-paying jobs you can get with an associate degree by Rachel Gillett and Jacquelyn Smith on Oct 31, 2015, 12:00 PM Advertisement
 Don't have the time or money to get a bachelor's degree? It turns out that plenty of two-year associate degrees have a high return on investment. According to the latest data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, these are the 30 highest-paying jobs that require only an associate degree. Each has a median annual salary of at least $45,000. This is an update of a story originally written by Vivian Giang. SEE ALSO: The 20 highest-paying jobs for women DON'T MISS: 25 great jobs that let you have a life outside of work 30. Respiratory-therapy technicians  Median annual wage (2012): $46,760 Projected job openings (through 2022): 3,600 Work experience: None Description: Provide respiratory care under the direction of respiratory therapists and physicians. On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
29. Morticians, undertakers, and funeral directors  Median annual wage (2012): $46,840 Projected job openings (through 2022): 7,900 Work experience: None Description: Arrange and direct funeral services by coordinating transportation of body to mortuary, interviewing family or other authorized person to arrange details, selecting pallbearers, aiding with the selection of officials for religious rites, and providing transportation for mourners. On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
28. Paralegals and legal assistants  Median annual wage (2012): $46,990 Projected job openings (through 2022): 91,200 Work experience: None Description: Help lawyers prepare for hearings, trials, and corporate meetings by, among other things, maintaining and organizing files, conducting legal research, and drafting documents. On-the-job training: None Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
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