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From software application and web developers to database administrators, the job opportunities in the tech space are endless for people who love to tinker with code and create entirely new systems from scratch. But what do you do if you\u2019re a self-taught tinkerer and don\u2019t have that coveted college degree? Then, the question becomes: Can you get a coding job without a degree?<\/em><\/p>

\"Yes,<\/p>

Before I give you the answer, let\u2019s first state the obvious: Sometimes, more available jobs also<\/em> means more competition.<\/h4>

It\u2019s no secret there are loads of eager, ambitious and \u2013 let\u2019s face it \u2013 well-educated people looking to nab a job in tech right now. Just ask any tech manager how many stacks of resumes he or she receives for an average position.<\/p>

However, just because you don\u2019t have an official, university-issued degree on your resume doesn\u2019t mean your application has to wind up in the trash bin.<\/p>

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Can you get a coding job without a degree? Yes! Here’s how…<\/h2>

Yep, it\u2019s true. A college degree actually is NOT a requirement for a coding job.<\/p>

And even better? It\u2019s well worth it to go after these jobs with or without a degree \u2013 like six figures a year worth it. According to Comparably.com, you not only don\u2019t need a degree to move up into a top-tier tech role, you can also make over $100k a year when you do \u2013 all without racking up any<\/em> traditional student debt. In fact, according to Engine Yard, the average full-stack developer makes $110,500 a year. Not bad, right?<\/p>

Your lack of a degree is only a problem if you decide it is. Sure, you might have to work a little bit harder than your degree-toting peers to garner some attention, but there are quite a few ways to level the playing field.<\/p>

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But now that we know it\u2019s possible, the question becomes: How<\/em> exactly can you get a coding job without a degree?<\/h3>

Before I go into details, let\u2019s start with the most obvious. You have to have coding skills. A core requirement for all high-paying coding jobs is to simply get better at coding. If you don\u2019t already have some solid coding knowledge under your belt, you\u2019ll need to start there and either get them or level up your current ones.<\/p>

(While getting hired in tech without an official university degree is very possible, you do<\/em> still need to know what you\u2019re doing!)<\/p>

However, super-sharp skills alone aren\u2019t enough.<\/p>

Just because you know JavaScript, Ruby on Rails and<\/em> Python doesn\u2019t make you an automatic shoo-in.<\/p>

To score your dream gig, you also need to upgrade the way you\u2019re presenting yourself \u2013 online and off. This will ensure you don\u2019t learn a new skill just for the fun of it but do it in a way that lands you a better job as a result.<\/p>

Ready to learn how?<\/p>

In this post, we\u2019re going to take an honest look at 4 other upgrades you can make \u2013\u00a0beyond sharpening your skills \u2013 to help you stand out among your (many) peers & land a dream coding gig without a degree.<\/p>

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4 upgrades to help you stand out from your competition<\/h2>

Here\u2019s a sneak peek:<\/p>