My cousin ins in the medical field..can't spell the name, but she draws blood.
Her sister went to college...does nothing, has to send her kids back to mom cause she can't support them.
I took the old old fashioned route, I got married
no pay, but very worth it.
My husband is in the computer field..college is not helpful there, tho pices of paper saying you can do work do tend to get one raises easier...and from experience, folks with said paper CANNOT do the work..so DH is avoiding getting them on general principle....not great for the pocket book, but I understand it.
My father in law is a bit outdated to be an example, but he worked in a steel mill, made more than my husband in his later years, and has a very comfortable retirement right now...course he currently works in a funeral home...not sure how well that can pay, but doesn't need a college degree for his part. (not sure about the actual undertaking/fixing bodies up part)
Many folk I know do not use their degree or may not have one, I just never asked. (not entirely certain my father has one, and he makes the most of folks I personally know)...
Around here lots of guys get into construction..even the lower ranks make a decent living..course that might be because they tend to be illegal aliens and not pay taxes...not sure how well paying it is if you have to hand over half to the govt. The upper ranks get paid quite well - to fully staff sites without letting the govt know how.....
My midwife does not use a degree to deliver (never asked if she had one or not) I am sure if I had time I could think of others.