History is full of successful people who carved their own path far away from traditional education. Despite what our culture, your parents, or your own inner critic tells you, there are lots of high-paying jobs out there that don’t require a bachelor’s degree. Now, while you may not need a bachelor’s degree specifically, you do need education. Some of the jobs require an associate degree, some trade school, and others specific certifications or apprenticeships. But here’s the bottom line: You can earn good money and enjoy meaningful work without spending four years at college. Here are 10 great examples. But trust me, there are plenty more. Wind Turbine Technician Median salary: $52,910 Education needed: postsecondary nondegree award, on-the-job training Job growth: 61 percent Wind turbines are those huge white pinwheels that dot the plains and other windy parts of the country. As they become a popular source of alternative energy, the job …