Other Job Possibilities for College Students

For college students not interested in tutoring for extra money, there are a number of other great part time job opportunities for you as well. If you are looking for part-time college jobs that pay higher than minimum wage, the best place to look will be in the classified/help-wanted sections of your college or local city newspaper.

The possibilities cover a wide range of jobs, including childcare (the pay for this can reach $20+ an hour, depending on the area you live in), personal assistants, and even serving as an extra in a movie scene (if you live in Los Angeles, this is definitely a possibility for you—plus, the pay for such positions is usually $100-$150+ per day!).

Keep in mind that the actual pay for such jobs will depend on the area you live in. If your college is in more of a rural area, don’t expect the pay to be as high. However, if you are a college student in a high income area (i.e. Los Angeles, San Francisco, etc.), there should be jobs available that will pay a handsome salary…even for college students!

Also remember that it is important to look for more than a good salary in a job, even while you are a college student. College is the time where you will want to hone your skills for the real world (i.e. people skills, organization, etc.), and a job can be the perfect place to do so. For example, if I wanted to improve my ability to persuade others, I would consider a taking on a part time job as a salesman….you get the picture.