<prompt> Human: Not sure if this post would be allowed, but I wanted to point out that you dont have to have a 4 year degree to do well. My high school religiously pushed 4 year degrees on students who many not be ready, or isnt the right fit for them. This list should help some decide on another path. link to postEDIT: yes, I also believe trade schools are a really good option, and a very unsaturated area right now  <response>: Well here in ny you can be a suffolk county police officer with nothing but miliyary experince and make north of 120k after 9 years or so. Nypd 90k OT in 5.5 years 