Careers that need an advanced degree
Eight hundred and thirty-seven careers where a graduate or doctoral credential is the standard entry path, careers where a master's, doctoral or professional credential is the standard entry path, including medicine, law, academic research and senior specialist roles. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 12 of 17 for careers that need an advanced degree.
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Movement Coach / Physical Theater Practitioner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,310
Trains actors and performers in physical expression, body awareness, and movement techniques (Laban, Viewpoints, Lecoq,…
Movement Disorder Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $248,560
Diagnose and treat complex neurological conditions characterized by abnormal body movements, such as Parkinson's…
Museum Director / CEO (Major Institution)
Master's Degree · $213,990
Leads a major museum, overseeing collections, exhibitions, curatorial staff, fundraising, community engagement, and…
Music Label / Record Company CEO
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a record label or music company, overseeing artist development, A&R, distribution, marketing, and music rights…
Mycologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $98,920
Studies fungi including mushrooms, molds, and yeasts, researching their biology, ecology, medicinal properties, and…
Nanoscientist / Nanotechnologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $117,790
Researches and develops materials and devices at the nanoscale for applications in medicine, electronics, energy, and…
Nanosystems Engineer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $122,930
Nanosystems engineers design materials and devices at the molecular scale, translating atomic-level behavior into…
Natural Gas to Hydrogen Transition Engineer
Master's Degree · $122,930
Support energy utilities and industrial companies in transitioning natural gas infrastructure and operations to…
Natural Sciences Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $167,220
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and…
Naturopathic Physician
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $115,210
Naturopathic physicians diagnose illness and create care plans drawing on herbal remedies, nutrition, acupuncture, and…
Net Zero Strategy Manager
Master's Degree · $83,050
Develop and implement corporate net zero strategies that align business operations, supply chains, and investment…
Neurologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $248,560
Diagnose, manage, and treat disorders and diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, with a primarily…
Neuromarketing Researcher
Master's Degree · $78,760
Applies neuroscience methods including EEG, eye tracking, facial coding, and biometrics to measure subconscious…
Neuropsychologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $110,840
Neuropsychologists test how brain injury or disease affects memory, attention, and reasoning, working mainly in…
Neuroscience Researcher (Pharma)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Investigates neurological disease mechanisms and develops CNS therapeutics, working across neuropharmacology,…
Neuroscientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Neuroscientists study the nervous system to understand how the brain works, how it develops, and what goes wrong in…
Newspaper Editor-in-Chief / Managing Editor
Bachelor's Degree · $77,920
Leads editorial operations of a newspaper or news publication, setting editorial direction, managing staff, overseeing…
Newsroom Director / News Director
Bachelor's Degree · $77,920
Leads all editorial and operational aspects of a television or radio newsroom, setting news strategy, managing budgets,…
Non-Profit Executive Director
Master's Degree · $213,990
Leads and manages a non-profit organization, overseeing operations, fundraising, program development, and strategic…
Notary Public Loan Signing Agent
Associate's Degree · $45,670
Witnesses and certifies signatures on legal documents, specializing in real estate loan closings.
Nurse Anesthetist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $236,590
A nurse anesthetist administers anesthesia and monitors heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing throughout a…
Nurse Educator
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $80,250
Educates and trains future nursing professionals, combining clinical expertise with pedagogical skills to foster…
Nurse Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $123,860
Oversees nursing staff, manages patient care units, and ensures compliance with healthcare regulations and standards to…
Nurse Practitioner
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $132,300
Nurse practitioners diagnose illness, order labs, prescribe medication, and manage chronic conditions for patients of…
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's Degree · $80,250
Nursing instructors teach student nurses in classrooms and on hospital floors, correcting errors and guiding hands-on…
Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $292,910
Obstetricians and gynecologists manage pregnancies, deliver babies, and perform surgeries such as hysterectomies for…
Ocean & Tidal Energy Engineer
Master's Degree · $112,230
Design and develop wave energy converters, tidal stream turbines, and ocean thermal energy conversion systems to…
Offshore Wind Project Manager
Master's Degree · $102,320
Lead the development, permitting, construction, and commissioning of offshore wind energy projects from site assessment…
Oncology Research Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Conducts cancer biology research to identify therapeutic targets and develop novel anti-cancer treatments including…
Opera Singer (Professional)
Master's Degree · $99,420
Performs principal or ensemble roles in opera productions, requiring exceptional classical vocal technique, dramatic…
Operations Research Analyst
Master's Degree · $88,940
Operations research analysts build mathematical models to help organisations solve problems like scheduling, inventory,…
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $300,080
Ophthalmologists diagnose and treat eye conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal tears for outpatient and…
Optometrist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $136,570
Optometrists examine eyes, prescribe corrective lenses, and diagnose conditions such as glaucoma using instruments like…
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $352,220
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons remove tumors, repair fractured facial bones, correct cleft palates, and extract…
Org Design Consultant
Master's Degree · $101,860
Advises organizations on structuring their teams, processes, and culture to optimize performance and achieve strategic…
Organic Chemist
Bachelor's Degree · $91,240
Organic chemists study the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation of carbon-containing…
Organizational Design Consultant
Master's Degree · $101,860
Analyze and redesign organizational structures, reporting relationships, spans of control, and operating models to…
Organizational Development Consultant
Master's Degree · $101,860
Design and facilitate organizational development interventions including culture transformation, leadership…
Orthodontist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $289,140
Orthodontists correct misaligned teeth and jaws by fitting braces, aligners, and custom appliances that gradually shift…
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $358,550
Orthopedic surgeons repair bones, joints, and tendons damaged by injury or disease, working across both the operating…
Orthoptist
Bachelor's Degree · $115,210
Orthoptists assess and treat conditions where the eyes fail to align or move in coordination, working alongside…
Outcomes Researcher (HEOR)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $87,220
Designs and conducts health outcomes research using real-world data, patient-reported outcomes, and observational…
Pain Medicine Physician
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $265,930
Evaluate and treat patients with acute and chronic pain conditions using interventional procedures, pharmacological…
Palaeontologist / Palaeobiologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $101,920
Studies fossilized organisms and ancient ecosystems to understand evolutionary history, extinction events, and…
Paleontologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $101,920
Study the history of life on Earth through the examination of fossils, ancient organisms, and geological records.…
Parasitologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Studies parasitic organisms and their host interactions, researching tropical diseases, developing antiparasitic drugs,…
Patent Agent / Patent Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $72,110
Drafts and prosecutes patent applications for scientific inventions, conducting prior art searches and working with…
Patent Attorney
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $159,670
Advise clients on legal matters, represent them in court, and draft legal documents. This role demands meticulous…
Pathologist Assistant
Master's Degree · $62,930
Assists pathologists in the examination and dissection of surgical specimens and in performing postmortem examinations.…
Pediatric Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $210,040
Diagnose, treat, and manage complex medical conditions in infants, children, and adolescents by applying advanced…