According to recent data, a growing number of Americans are skeptical about the benefits of getting a college degree. Ipsos, a market research company, found that most Americans believe that getting a college education is too time-consuming and expensive for working adults, according to a nationally representative sample of 1,662 adults aged 18 and over. While a bachelor’s degree may be expensive – even with financial aid and scholarships – there are many industries where people are expected to have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree to be considered. Check out some of the highest-paying jobs that require a bachelor’s degree, according to the most recent data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: Median pay: $126,230 per yearHuman resources managers plan, coordinate, and direct the administrative functions of an organization.How to get it: Candidates usually need a combination of education and several years of related work experience to become a human resources manager.On-the-job training: noneWork experience: 5 years or moreMedian pay: $134,630 per yearAirline and commercial pilots fly and navigate airplanes, helicopters, and other aircraft.How to get it: Airline pilots typically need a bachelor’s degree and experience as a commercial or military pilot. Commercial pilots typically need flight training, and some employers may require or prefer them to have a degree.On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job trainingWork experience: Typically prior flight experienceMedian pay: $120,380 per yearNuclear engineers research and develop projects or address problems concerning the release, control, and use of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal.How to get it: Nuclear engineers typically need at least a bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering or a related field. They typically do not need a license to enter the occupation.On-the-job training: noneWork experience: noneMedian pay: $133,380 per yearAdvertising, promotions, and marketing managers plan programs to generate interest in products or services.How to get it: A bachelor’s degree is required for most advertising, promotions, and marketing management positions. These managers typically have work experience in advertising, marketing, promotions, or sales.On-the-job training: noneWork experience: Prior work experience typically preferred to get to a manager roleMedian pay: $130,850 per yearPetroleum engineers design and develop methods for extracting oil and gas from deposits below the Earth’s surface.How to get it: Petroleum engineers typically need a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering or a related field, such as mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering. Cooperative-education programs, in which students gain practical experience while earning academic credit, may be beneficial.On-the-job training: NoneWork experience: NoneMedian pay: $152,350 per yearArchitectural and engineering managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities in architectural and engineering companies.How to get it: Architectural and engineering managers typically need at least a bachelor’s degree and considerable work experience as an architect or engineer.On-the-job training: NoneWork experience: 5 years or moreMedian pay: $128,170 per yearComputer hardware engineers research, design, develop, and test computer systems and components.How to get it: Computer hardware engineers typically need a bachelor’s degree from an accredited program.On-the-job training: NoneWork experience: NoneMedian pay: $131,710 per yearFinancial managers create financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization.How to get it: Financial managers typically need a bachelor’s degree and 5 years or more of experience in another business or financial occupation, such as an accountant or financial analyst.On-the-job training: NoneWork experience: 5 years or moreMedian pay: $137,900 per yearNatural sciences managers supervise the work of scientists, including chemists, physicists, and biologists.How to get it: Natural sciences managers typically need at least a bachelor’s degree in a natural science or a related field. Most natural sciences managers work as scientists before becoming managers.On-the-job training: NoneWork experience: 5 years or moreMedian pay: $122,270 per yearAerospace engineers primarily design aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles.How to get it: Aerospace engineers must have a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or another engineering field or science related to aerospace systems. Aerospace engineers who work on projects that are related to national defense may need security clearance.On-the-job training: NoneWork experience: NoneMedian pay: $127,530 per yearCompensation and benefits managers plan, develop, and oversee programs to pay employees.How to get it: Compensation and benefits managers typically need a bachelor’s degree and related work experience.On-the-job training: NoneWork experience: 5 years or moreMedian pay: $120,520 per yearComputer network architects design and build data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and Intranets.How to get it: Computer network architects typically need a bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field and experience in a related occupation, such as network and computer systems administrators.On-the-job training: NoneWork experience: 5 years or moreMedian pay: $127,490 per yearSales managers direct organizations’ sales teams.How to get it: Most sales managers have a bachelor’s degree and work experience as a sales representative.On-the-job training: NoneWork experience: Less than 5 yearsMedian pay: $159,010 per yearComputer and information systems managers plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization.How to get it: Typically, candidates need a bachelor’s degree in computer or information science and related work experience. Many computer and information systems managers also have a graduate degree.On-the-job training: NoneWork experience: 5 years or more Read next Listen to The Refresh, Insider’s real-time news show Listen to The Refresh, Insider’s real-time news show