Here are 9 technical jobs that don't require a 4-year degree - and are about to see a surge of demand

Job description: Health information technicians organize medical data both online and on paper. They must use classification systems to code and categorize patient information onto different databases.

Degree requirement: Postsecondary nondegree award

Job description: Aerospace engineering and operations technicians operate aircraft and spacecraft equipment. They run computer simulations, perform quality assurance, and operate advanced technology.

Degree requirement: Associate's degree

Job description: Civil engineering technicians help civil engineers to plan, design, and build highways, bridges, and other infrastructure projects.

Degree requirement: Associate's degree

Job description: Web developers create and design websites.

Degree requirement: Associate's degree

Job description: Dental and ophthalmic laboratory technicians and medical appliance technicians make devices such as dentures, eyeglasses, and prosthetics.

Degree requirement: High school

Job description: Environmental engineering technicians carry out the plans that environmental engineers develop.

Degree requirement: Associate's degree

Job description: Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities.

Degree requirement: Postsecondary nondegree award

Job description: Boilermakers assemble, install, maintain, and repair boilers or other vessels that hold liquids and gases.

Degree requirement: High school