You don't need a university degree for great career prospects.

Many young people think a degree guarantees a high-paying job, but with rising tuition fees, this is becoming less appealing. University may not be the only path to a well-paying career.

An accountant shared data on six high-paying UK jobs that don't require a degree. These jobs often require separate training or apprenticeships.

These jobs can offer a better return on investment than a degree. They earn at least 50% more than the average graduate salary of £30,500.

Crane drivers earn an average of £49,682 per year, making them the sixth highest-paying role. Starting salaries are around £25,000, while experienced drivers can earn £52,000. This is an average salary, and you wouldn't expect to earn this on your first day.

You can become a crane driver through an apprenticeship, such as the Lifting Technician Level 2 Intermediate apprenticeship. These usually take between 1 and 2 years to complete and combine on-the-job training with off-site study.

Electricians can earn an average salary of £51,348 per year. The National Careers Service places the salary for an electrician between £26,000 for a starter and £45,000 for an experienced tradesman.

Trades jobs like electricians are popular apprenticeships. For an electrician, you'll need to look into an Installation and Maintenance Electrician or Domestic Electrician apprenticeship. You can also train to become an electrician through an apprenticeship in the armed forces.

Rail transport operatives earn an average salary of £58,329. A rail transport operative is a safety-critical role that supports train operations and maintains infrastructure.

These jobs include signalers, electrical control room operators, and crossing keepers. They maintain electrical supplies and control the movement of crossing barriers.

You can get into these careers through Network Rail's 18-month Rail Infrastructure Operations apprenticeship.

A rail and rolling stock builder builds, tests, fits, and repairs rail vehicles and train engines. This career could earn you an average of £65,069 per year.

You don't need a degree for this job, but you can do a diploma in rail engineering operative competence. You will also need to pass a medical check before you can work in this field.

Train and tram drivers earn an average of £73,202 per year. However, the National Careers Service puts the high-end average of this role at around £60,000.

You can apply for a place on a Train Driver Level 3 Advanced apprenticeship directly through a train operating company. This course usually takes between 1 and 2 years to complete.

You can also become a train driver by working as a rail passenger assistant and then applying for a trainee driver post once you've built up experience.

You could earn around £130,560 working for air traffic control or as an aircraft pilot. To work as an air traffic controller, you'll need to do an apprenticeship such as the Aviation Flight Operations Co-ordinator Level 3 Advanced.

To be a pilot without a degree, you'll need to join a pilot training programme with a passenger airline or train with a private flying school. This can be incredibly expensive.

You can go to university on a pilot studies course, but you will still have to fund the flight training part of your course on top of your standard university fees. However, you can become a pilot through the Royal Air Force (RAF).