In this article, I, Daniel Umeh will be providing you with a full guide on how to make money without college.
Is it finance you want or academic qualification or status?
If financial stability is all you want, then it has nothing to do with getting a degree or not.
There are thousands of graduates with the best result out there who can’t afford a three-square meal.
Thousands of people without a college degree can’t also afford a three-square meal.
We also have thousands of people out there who are millionaires without completing college or even attending one.
Financial stability is not determined by bagging a degree or not having one.
What matters is knowing what to do and doing the right thing.
I’m sure you’ve heard about top billionaires in the world today who dropped out of school to hone their skills, and become better at what they love doing.
They so much believe in what they do that they dedicate their time and everything to it.
It’s a passion to provide solutions to problems that drives them to become who they are today.
What you should have
- Basic education; ability to assimilate, read and write.
Education is good, no doubt.
In fact is the best legacy because it changes your perspective and your way of approach things.
Your mind is enlightened, and that happening helps you see things differently.
- Have a goal and objective set out, then go for it
Being successful comes with different definitions for different people.
For some financial stability, equals happiness them.
Well, I’ll just say this.
Making money is very important regardless of your academic status.
And, to make money you must be prepared to go all out.
What I mean by that is: be smart and take advantage of opportunities.
- Get experience that aids your ideas
If you’re already in a learning institution or you really want to have a formal education, that’s great.
Go for it and value your training!
But, it does not take away the loaded ability of non-degree holders to be wealthy.
Peter Thiel, the co-founder of PayPal said, “I think good ideas and work experience outweigh education.”
Paul went as far as giving $100,000 grants to those who drop out of school or suspend their education to pursue/work in their ideas to become entrepreneurs through the “Thiel Fellowship.”
You really don’t need a degree, not even much training to be financially stable.
- Passion and willingness
You can learn that particular skill you have a passion for, start your own business, and be committed to growing it.
This even creates opportunities for others to work for you.
Also, opportunities for you to set goals to become better at the job you already have or do.
Information, not College is value
Information is power so they say.
This is actually true.
One of the best ways to make money is by giving value.
When you give out value, it brings money.
There is already a whole lot of problems to solve that will give you your desired income.
You just need to be smart and be observant.
Amazon is one of the largest online stores, simply by solving the problem of being able to buy any product from anywhere in the world and it will be delivered to you just in few days.
The path of being successful (making money) without a college degree is a path taken by many even the most successful people in history.
Taking this path is not so easy, but, worth the effort.
Just be determined and focused.
We are in a world where college graduates struggle to get a well-paying job and some that are able to find one get a job that doesn’t require a degree.
No Academic Limitations in Use of Technology
Technology has really made the world a better place.
Have you heard about the school of Google?
YouTube Learning Institution? Udemy Institute?
These platforms make learning any skill easy.
You don’t need to be within the four walls of any school to be able to learn.
You can learn from the comfort of your room.
All you need is just, internet service and commitment to learning every day.
There are different ways through which you can acquire knowledge on any course or skill of your choice without even going to school.
Join different learning communities online, e-books on any course of your choice is available to download.
Research can be made about anything on google and you will get results.
There are free classes on Udemy, YouTube, Havard Open courses, Coursera, Open Yale Courses.
A countless list of platforms where you can learn any course or skill for free.
There are journals, books, magazines, and even blogs to read.
Entrepreneurial Skills Bring Money
However, achieving success involves hard work and dogged determination.
If being an entrepreneur is what you desire, and you also have a passion for tech, follow the steps of those who are successful in that industry.
When done diligently with focus and determination you can become the next big thing in your industry.
Mind you, if everyone becomes an entrepreneur or a tech guy, then what about the other aspects?
Who will be into fashion, graphics designer, ethical hacker, programmer, digital marketer, hairdresser, and the like?
With all of these skills/crafts listed above that you can learn and develop, do you really think you still need a college degree to make money?
One thing that must be clarified is you know that having a full-time job doesn’t guarantee you making money.
I said this because people mix both up.
I’m not saying there is anything wrong with having a full-time job.
What I mean is this: you can have a 9-5 job and not be earning as much as you want.
Whereas getting equipped in a particular skill or craft will make you earn more.
A better way to do this is by having a side-hustle alongside your 9-5 job, like an online work that you can also earn from.
We will be looking at different skills or crafts you can learn and earn money with.
These skills cut across most human problems.
As these skills also solve man’s problems you make money in return.
Here, we’ll discuss thoroughly different skills/crafts you can learn and make money with without going to college for a degree.
Ways to Make Money Without College
1. Become a Fashion Designer
In our world today, fashion designers are reckoned everywhere.
Looking good, they say is good business.
In the name of looking good, billions have been invested in the fashion industry.
As different clothing materials keep trending, different trending styles and lots of fashion trending pop up all the time.
This fashion industry is one that can never go into extinction because wearing clothes is one of the most important needs of man —a very consistent need that one will never get tired of.
Have you everything heard of anyone who is tired of putting on clothes?
Learning this craft is one very good step because when you’re very good at it you will have a lot of people who will patronize you.
Fashion design is a kind of craft/ trade that involves cloth construction or seeing of cloths, applying designs, aesthetics, and adding beauty to clothing and its accessories.
Fashion designers make clothing such as dresses pants, skirts, suits, handbags, and shoes too, for their customers.
There are different sections in fashion designing. It is not all about clothing.
It also includes making shoes, handbags, jewelry.
For these designers, making an individual’s outfit and looks good is a top priority.
From the shape to color, trimming to the fabric.
Fashion designers are key in society today are the reason why the fashion business can’t go into extinction.
- Virtual Assistant
This particular job gives you the freedom of working from home, from any part of the world, as long as you have an internet connection.
This is just about being an online assistant to an entrepreneur, which is really a good way to make money.
You’re working but with less stress.
The height of liberty you enjoy here is really cool.
It’s s just like you’re your own boss though you’re working for someone.
But, you’re working at your own convenience.
Sometimes, you might not even get to see your employer, it’s just chatting and sending emails.
- Cleaning Services
Did you enjoy sweeping, scrubbing bathtubs, washing toilets?
Starting your own house cleaning service is also a good idea that brings money.
All you have to do is get the needed cleaning tools, which are very cheap.
The work is not really a hard one.
It’s more profitable and you even have more time for yourself.
- Plumber
Learning this trade is really a great one because people rarely learn this particular trade and it’s almost becoming a lost art.
Plumbing services is one that we can do without.
In fact, more people are needed to learn this particular trade all over the world.
When the sewage systems are not functioning as they should, the toilets all blocked, and some pipes are not even functioning properly with waters all over the floor, who do we run to?
A plumber is one whose job involves installing and maintaining systems for portable drinking water, sewage, and drainage.
Plumbing services involve years of learning and experience.
This is needed to become a skilled plumber.
Some of their tasks include:
- Discovering where the fault is with some plumbing systems and appliances, also identify the causes.
- Studying the drawings and specifications to understand the formation of the water supply, waste, and venting system.
- Maintaining, installing, and fixing industrial, commercial, and domestic plumbing systems.
- Connecting pipes and fittings together using soldering techniques, compression fittings, threaded fittings, and push-on fittings.
- To examine leaking pipes using air and water pressure gauges.
All of these and more are what they do.
Making money is not a problem as long you’re skilled at this job.
- Laundry Business
The laundry business also known as dry cleaning services is all about washing, drying, and ironing clothes or any textile materials for individuals or companies.
It’s a good business for anyone who is interested in doing it.
The good thing about it is you don’t need to start big.
You can start small and grow it into a big laundry company.
This business is a very profitable one with low risk.
You can either go into it as a full-time job or part-time —like a side hustle thing.
Most people are busy with work every day.
They leave their various homes very early and come back late at night.
On the weekends, they just want to rest due to the stress all through the week.
For these people, washing clothes is one hell of a job.
It is really a very hard task for them, and this where laundry service is needed.
They don’t care about how much it’ll cost them, as long as they don’t have to go through the stress of washing.
Putting on clean and well-ironed clothes going to work or for occasions is a must-do.
So, for all of these reasons and more, a dry cleaner will always be needed.
- Graphic Designer
Are you that type of who just loves visual arts? Good designs?
Why not give graphic design a try?
It’s actually a great business idea, and a good way to make money.
You really don’t need one high-end software or have to be very perfect to start making money as a graphic designer.
You can actually start making money by taking small design work while improving on every job you do.
Logo creation and web development, are the most popular design job.
Learning the skill quickly can be achieved online either on Udemy, or even YouTube.
Graphic design is a well-paying job that some earn more than $500 per job from.
As a starter, you can earn as much as $70-$100 for a job, and if you can keep at it and develop a good portfolio, then there’s no limit to how much you can earn being a graphic designer.
- Voiceover Artist
You don’t need to have a melodious voice to become a voice-over artist.
You may think you have a very ugly voice, but have you tried to sound like someone?
I mean, sounding exactly the way they talk?
There are so many voiceover jobs out there.
That means your chances of finding one that fits you are very high.
With a distinct and good microphone, you can start doing simple voice-over jobs with different voices while recording the ones that sound best for your portfolio.
As a beginner, you can even earn up to $50 per minute of voice recordings on platforms like Upwork.
Also, building and improving to a point where you will be charging $200-500 per minute of voice recordings.
It’s actually a cool business.
- Web/App Development
Before now, people thought that to be a web or app developer you must be a great programmer; be very good at coding.
Though it’s true, now it’s no longer necessary as the case.
With different online tools available, you can easily develop a website or an application.
You just have to dedicate few weeks of learning to know how to use these tools.
Though you’ll still need to delve into programming, it is not as hard as it used to be.
It is said that an average web developer’s salary is over $74,450.
You might not earn up to this in your first year of starting, but grow in this business you will earn it.
Conclusion
With all of these explanations above, it’s enough to prove that you can actually make money without going to college.
If you can learn any of these skills your earning is certain.
I will also advise you to pick something you’re good at as that will also help your focus, and drive you to go all out for it.
It’s a very sure thing that you’ll be able to meet or connect with clients that love what you do and pay to get your services.
So what are you waiting for?
Dive in!
