This isn&#x27;t entirely true. People have been making good money for ages in specialized trades (electricians, plumbers, etc). However, it&#x27;s arguable that their apprenticeship is equivalent to a degree. In addition, there are plenty of people in technical fields who manage to make up for education with self-teaching and real world experience. This probably becomes an obstacle when applying for jobs through automated HR systems, but I&#x27;ve noticed that those aren&#x27;t nearly as useful as networking and knowing people anyway.