Photos: UGA graduation

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Photos: UGA graduation

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University of Georgia graduates Bill Dunning, left, of Lawrenceville, and Elvin Samuel, right, of Snellville, high five each other as they enter Sanford Stadium during the processional for the University of Georgia 2013 Spring undergraduate commencement ceremony Friday night in Athens, Ga., May 10, 2013.

University of Georgia graduates wait for the procession to start during the University of Georgia 2013 Spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium Friday night in Athens, Ga., May 10, 2013.

The Athens-Clarke County Sheriff Ira Edwards, left, stands in the center of the stadium as graduates carry banners to start the procession of the University of Georgia 2013 Spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium Friday night in Athens, Ga., May 10, 2013.

The Athens-Clarke County Sheriff Ira Edwards leads the procession to start the University of Georgia 2013 Spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium Friday night in Athens, Ga., May 10, 2013.

University of Georgia graduate Kevin Rios, of Evans, wears a UGA inspired bow tie during the University of Georgia 2013 Spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium Friday night in Athens, Ga., May 10, 2013.

With a Class of 2013 balloon attached to his mortar board, University of Georgia graduate Blake Johnson, of Kennesaw, walks to his seat during the procession of the University of Georgia 2013 Spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium Friday night in Athens, Ga., May 10, 2013.

A University of Georgia student walks to his seat with a blue light attached to his mortar board during the University of Georgia 2013 Spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium Friday night in Athens, Ga., May 10, 2013.

University of Georgia graduates wave and cheer as they spot their friends and family in the stands before the start of the University of Georgia 2013 Spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium Friday night in Athens, Ga., May 10, 2013.

University of Georgia graduates wave as they spot their friends and family in the stands as they walk to their seats at the start of the University of Georgia 2013 Spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium Friday night in Athens, Ga., May 10, 2013.

A University of Georgia graduate shows her enthusiasm as she spots friends and family in the stands during the procession of the University of Georgia 2013 Spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium Friday night in Athens, Ga., May 10, 2013.

University of Georgia president Michael Adams, center, walks toward the stage before the start of the University of Georgia 2013 Spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium Friday night in Athens, Ga., May 10, 2013.

University of Georgia graduate Kaitlin Miller, of Stone Mountain, talks with U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., as they stand next to University of Georgia president Michael Adams, right, before the start of the University of Georgia 2013 Spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium Friday night in Athens, Ga., May 10, 2013. Sen. Chambliss gave the graduation address.

University of Georgia graduates and guests stand and honor the U.S. flag during the national anthem before the start of the University of Georgia 2013 Spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium Friday night in Athens, Ga., May 10, 2013.

University of Georgia graduate Kaitlin Miller, of Stone Mountain, speaks during the University of Georgia 2013 Spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium Friday night in Athens, Ga., May 10, 2013. Sen. Chambliss gave the graduation address.

University of Georgia president Michael Adams looks back at graduate Kaitlin Miller, of Stone Mountain, commenting on her speech during the University of Georgia 2013 Spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium Friday night in Athens, Ga., May 10, 2013. Sen. Chambliss gave the graduation address.

University of Georgia president Michael Adams, right, introduces U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., during the University of Georgia 2013 Spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium Friday night in Athens, Ga., May 10, 2013. Sen. Chambliss gave the graduation address.

Under a "congratulations graduates," sign, U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., gives the graduation address during the University of Georgia 2013 Spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium Friday night in Athens, Ga., May 10, 2013.

U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., gives the graduation address during the University of Georgia 2013 Spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium Friday night in Athens, Ga., May 10, 2013.

University of Georgia graduates are shown in front of the Bulldog statue during the University of Georgia 2013 Spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium Friday night in Athens, Ga., May 10, 2013.

University of Georgia graduate Kaitlin Miller, of Stone Mountain, left, talks with U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., before the start of the University of Georgia 2013 Spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium Friday night in Athens, Ga., May 10, 2013. Sen. Chambliss gave the graduation address.

University of Georgia graduates from the Terry College of Business cheer after turning their tassels during the University of Georgia 2013 Spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium Friday night in Athens, Ga., May 10, 2013.

University of Georgia graduates from the College of Family and Consumer Sciences turn their tassels during the University of Georgia 2013 Spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium Friday night in Athens, Ga., May 10, 2013.

University of Georgia graduates take photographs of each other as they walk along the hedges to their waiting area before the start of the University of Georgia 2013 Spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium Friday night in Athens, Ga., May 10, 2013. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

University of Georgia graduates take photographs as they wait before the start of the 2013 Spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium Friday night in Athens, Ga., May 10, 2013. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

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You can still have a rewarding career without a college degree, says CareerCast.

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