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If you think you need a bachelor's degree to have a lucrative career, think again. Yes, it's true that those with a bachelor's typically earn more than those without one — but it's certainly not always the case. A new report by the career-guidance website CareerCast found that there are plenty of high-paying jobs — including commercial pilot and registered nurse — that don't require four years of college. They do, however, require specialized training. "There's no question that college graduates with four-year degrees are very likely to earn almost $1 million more in compensation through the course of their...

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