LOL
Good point.
Try this.
GEt a job with a telephone company - any will do - they only need to use a 5ESS in thier switching system.
For about $40K (varies on your location) you can get all the training you need to be a 5ESS switch tech.
Take a job in Sudia Arabia ($100K to $150K for a year) to pay off your cost of education and come bck STateside after 2 years (for tax reasons).
Depending on location union/nonunion, 5ESS techs can make between 50 to 100K year.
No degree, no need.
It could happen.
Forgive me of my ignorance, but, what is 5ESS ?