Are you a college student needing to find work that is flexible and allows you to make enough money to pay your tuition and expenses? Or maybe you just need extra spending money while going to school. Here are ten college student jobs that pay $20 to $40 an hour.
These jobs can be started fairly easily, and they can be started pretty much anywhere.
Having a side hustle related to the work you want to do someday can give you some insights about the pros and cons of that particular field.
Being of service by having a side hustle or business of your own is a great way to discover what you like and don’t like and it may even lead to a business you love.
I started a small balloon and helium company while in college, and by the time I graduated, that business was doing so well, I decided to continue working it. Within 3 years, I was making six figures in income!
Here are some college student jobs you could try:
10 College Student Jobs that Pay $20 to $40 an Hour
Flipper
A flipper is someone who flips items for a profit. My friends Rob and Melissa, of Flipper University, have been flipping for years and they are now reaching over $100k in sales!
Here are a few things they have flipped for profit:
- They bought a chair set for $115 and flipped for $2,250 just 1 hour later using Facebook.
- A security lift they bought for $6,200 and flipped for $25,000 just one month later.
- A prosthetic leg they bought at a flea market for $30 and turned around and sold for $1,000 on eBay the next day.
Rob and Melissa have created a course called Flipper University. In this course, students learn how to become flippers and earn $500-$2,500 per month in their first year.
Learn how to make extra spending money and sell items on Ebay, Facebook, Craigslist, Garage Sales, Flea Markets and more.
Testimonial: Pam said, “I took Rob and Melissa’s Masterclass last year because I was interested in learning to ship large items for our handmade wood business. I still work full-time and I’ve still been able to sell over $1200 on Ebay since January. Most of what I’ve sold so far is just stuff we need to get rid of, but I’m looking forward to yard sales and flea markets this summer.”
Perform Tasks with Gigwalk
If you are looking to make extra spending money with college student jobs, you may want to try Gigwalk. Gigwalk is only offered in the United States and Canada. With Gigwalk, you finish tasks that people or businesses need to get done. People and companies may want you to go do a small gig for them. You simply apply for the gig and go do it and get paid! Click here to learn more and sign up. You will need to download the app and register.
Make Money Freelance Writing
Kristin Wong makes over $75,000 a year as a freelance writer. She does this while working from home and traveling. Kristin writes for online news organizations and websites and even created a course to help others learn how to make money at freelance writing.
One of her students, who’s in college but is starting a freelance writing business at the same time said this:
“Despite what other courses will tell you, there’s no magic template you can download to instantly become a paid writer. Come Write With Us is upfront: To be successful, you have to put in the work! But Kristin and Alex are there to help you every step of the way.”
If you want to find out how she makes a full-time income as a freelance writer, you can head over to Come Write With Us to learn how to start making money right away working from home.
Start a Cleaning Service
If you are looking for easy-to-run part-time or full-time college student jobs that pay well, are in high demand, and offer lots of flexibility, then consider starting a cleaning service.
Cleaning is a great way to earn extra money to pay bills or reduce debt. It works well as a business if you are a student needing great pay and flexibility. And you could always grow it into a passive income business by hiring staff and managing them. My neighbor cleans houses and she has used the money to put herself through college while paying all her bills! House cleaning is a service that is in high demand which makes it very easy to start up.
Wendy Williams was working a corporate job and got laid off. She had trouble finding work in a declining market and decided to start a cleaning business. In a very short time frame, she was able to pay off her debt, build a savings all while taking three-day weekends.
She wrote a book to help other start their own cleaning service. In Your House Cleaning Business, A Blueprint for Success, she shows you how you can start with as little as $20. Wendy explains how to set rates and send quotes (email templates are included), how to clean efficiently, how to keep track of clients and appointments, and how to keep your word-of-mouth referrals coming.
Become a Guide with Vayable
As a Vayable Guide, you take people on tours of your city. You just have to have a knowledge of some of the hot spots in your city and then take people there and show them around. Set your own rates and decide on how much you want to work. If you are a college student and know an area well, Vayable could be a great way to help pay for your college tuition! You will only get work when people book you, so consider this as side hustle. To apply to become a Vayable guide and learn more, click here.
Dog Walking
If you love animals, then you may want to consider starting a dog walking or pet sitting business. Depending on the animal’s needs, as a pet sitter, you go to the person’s home and check on and feed their pet. The owner may also request you walk or play with the pet too.
Kristin Morrison of the Six Figure Pet Sitting Academy, has been in the pet sitting business for over 23 years. She started her business to make extra money while pursuing a career, but soon found herself making a living from pet sitting!
Kristin learned through trial and error about things like marketing, selling, pricing, and how to manage employees. She eventually grew her business to serve a large area and had many people working for her. Now she spends her time writing and helping people who want to break into the pet sitting and dog walking business. She has many books, courses and helpful forms which can be found by clicking here.
Trash and Clutter Cleanup
Looking for college student jobs that help take care of the environment, then consider doing trash cleanup, recycling or a garbage pickup business. People have a TON of stuff and there is a huge opportunity in trash removal. There is a huge demand for people who can help clear away items. This type of business is completely recession proof.
People who have started trash removal businesses make pretty good money, anywhere from a couple hundred dollars a month part time to a couple thousand dollars a month full time. Plus, you are helping the environment while getting a great work out.
Since 1981, Brian Winch has made a six-figure a year income just from cleaning up litter from parking lots. He says it’s an excellent way to start a business with very little money and without a college education. It’s an ideal business for anyone who enjoys being outdoors and is good at paying attention to detail.
Brian even wrote a book about on how to start and operate a parking lot litter cleanup business called CleanLots. Each book purchase includes FREE support from Brian. In the book, he shares how he has found many treasures during his cleanup, including $600 that was thrown away in a dumpster.
Transcriber Service
If you are looking for college student jobs that provide a great amount of flexibility, consider learning about becoming a transcriber. A transcriptionist turns audio and video recordings into text documents.
Many bloggers are starting podcasts and need their podcasts transcribed into a post. Also, professionals in the medical, legal, and academic fields often need voice recordings turned into reports.
While in college, I worked as a transcriber for a writer who was disabled and needed me to turn her voice recordings into written pages. If you can type text, then you can make money as a transcriber.
My friend, Janet Shaughnessy, is the creator of TranscribeAnywhere. She has run her own transcription service for over ten years and loves helping people learn how to become transcriptionists and market themselves. Her course on the business of Transcribing is affordable and teaches you how to get and keep clients.
You can learn more about becoming a transcriptionist and how you can start making money working from home by enrolling in Janet’s free seven day course.
Start a Blog
Blogging is a great way to work from anywhere and make a side income. Starting a blog is relatively easy, and while it may take awhile to get traffic, it is possible to make money within the first few months. If you are providing content that helps others in some way or sells a product or service other people need, then it’s totally possible to make money with a blog.
I make a few thousand dollars a month from blogging and it gives me freedom to learn about things I love.
Blogging is a great side hustle if you are a student because you can share your experiences and connect with a growing crowd of internet users. I highly recommend the course Making Sense with Affiliate Marketing if you are just starting out. Michelle shows you how you don’t have to create a product or service of your own. You can simply use affiliate links to to create a profitable blog. This is a great course if you are wanting to become a blogger and make income off your website early on.
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Freelance Your Unique Skills
Outsourcing your skills over the internet make great college student jobs because they offer freedom. Work from anywhere by listing your services on Fiverr. You can make extra money or work full time offering freelance digital services. There are many ways to make money online with Fiverr. Here are a few ideas:
Freelance Writer
SEO Pro and Find Keywords
Social Media Marketer
Write Ebooks
Set up marketing software
Create Custom Graphics
Become a Virtual Assistant
Edit Photos
Transcription
Design Artwork
Create Business Cards or Logos
Perform Research and Write Reports
Create Video Reviews of Products
Freelancing your skills on Fiverr by clicking here may give you more freedom and income to work from where ever you want when ever you want.
Here are some other ways you can make extra income on the side while working your college student jobs:
Get Money Back with Ibotta
Ibotta is an app that helps you get cash back for purchasing everyday essentials like groceries, clothing, toiletries, and more.
It’s a free app and it’s very simply to use. Before visiting a grocery store, simply check the Ibotta app to see what kinds of offers they have for cash back. There are many great deals daily and once you get the hang of it, you’ll start to see the dollars add up. If you are shopping pretty regularly, then you’ll see a decent savings on pretty much anything you buy, everything from hair products to food. I’ve even found great Groupon deals on Ibotta!
When you sign up for Ibotta, you automatically get $10 using this link.
Fill Out Surveys
Surveys are an easy side hustle and can be done anywhere. You can do them while waiting in line or relaxing at home. All you need to do is give your honest opinion. Some surveys include videos to watch and others have easy to complete tasks that take little time.
I earn a few gift cards per month from surveys and love how easy they are.
A few of my favorite survey sites are:
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