You do not have to go to a 4 year university. There are plenty of highly respected well paying careers with desirable benefits that do not require a bachelor's degree.
Certifications from community college and technical college degrees will provide you the skills and credentials you need to go straight into the career you want for less time and cost that it would take for a traditional four year college.
There are a variety of different technical colleges. Check out the list from a few of our local favorites:
Dental Hygienists, Automotive, Culinary, and a ton more!
Cosmetology Schools
Hair stylists, Beauticians, Barbers, etc
https://avedainstitutessouth.edu/student/programs/
http://www.baldwinbeautyschools.com/
Emergency Medical Training Services Academy (Firefighters, Paramedics, etc) Is EMS, Fire, Nursing or other Medical field in your future? Earn an EMT Certificate.
Police Academy
https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/police/university-texas-system-police-academy
https://www.dps.texas.gov/trainingacademy/Police_Training/overview.htm
