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 13 of 17 for careers that need an advanced degree.
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Pediatric Surgeon
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $559,030
Pediatric surgeons repair congenital anomalies, remove tumors, and treat injuries in patients ranging from fetuses to…
Pediatricians, General
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $210,040
General pediatricians diagnose and treat childhood illnesses, track developmental milestones, and counsel parents…
People Analytics Scientist
Master's Degree · $120,230
Apply data science and machine learning to HR data to generate insights that improve talent acquisition, employee…
Performing Arts Organization Director (Symphony / Theater / Ballet)
Bachelor's Degree · $105,770
Leads a performing arts organization such as a symphony orchestra, theater company, or ballet, overseeing artistic…
Periodontist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $224,990
Diagnoses, treats, and prevents diseases of the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. Performs surgical…
Personal Stylist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $41,600
Advises clients on fashion, wardrobe, and image to enhance their personal appearance.
Pet Groomer
Bachelor's Degree · $35,360
Bathes, brushes, and styles pets to maintain their hygiene and appearance.
Pharmaceutical Business Development Manager
Master's Degree · $148,270
Identifies and evaluates strategic partnerships, licensing opportunities, and M&A targets for pharmaceutical companies,…
Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $91,240
Develops drug delivery systems and dosage forms (tablets, injectables, topicals) by optimizing formulations for…
Pharmaceutical Patent Agent / IP Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $72,110
Manages intellectual property strategy for pharmaceutical innovations, drafting and prosecuting patents, conducting…
Pharmaceutical Process Development Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $91,240
Develops and optimizes chemical and biological manufacturing processes for drug substances, scaling from bench to pilot…
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Writer / Medical Writer
Master's Degree · $90,390
Prepares regulatory submission documents, clinical study reports, investigator brochures, and scientific publications…
Pharmaceutical Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Develops and tests new drugs and therapies, ensuring their safety and efficacy through rigorous research and…
Pharmacist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $140,910
Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about…
Pharmacoeconomist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $124,720
Conducts economic evaluations of pharmaceutical interventions including cost-effectiveness, cost-utility, and budget…
Pharmacogenomics Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Applies pharmacogenomic knowledge to personalize drug therapy, interpreting genetic test results to optimize medication…
Pharmacokineticist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Analyzes the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs to optimize dosing strategies and improve…
Pharmacometrician / PK-PD Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Applies mathematical and statistical modeling to characterize drug pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, supporting…
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $80,260
Postsecondary philosophy and religion teachers lead undergraduates through close reading and argument in seminar rooms…
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $265,930
A physical medicine and rehabilitation physician diagnoses conditions that limit movement or daily function,…
Physical Therapist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $102,760
Physical therapists treat people recovering from injury, surgery, or stroke by manipulating joints, teaching exercises,…
Physician Assistant
Master's Degree · $135,880
Physician assistants assess patients, order tests, interpret lab results, and prescribe medication under physician…
Physician Assistant (Dermatology)
Master's Degree · $135,880
Physician Assistants specializing in dermatology diagnose and treat skin conditions, perform minor surgical procedures,…
Physician Assistant (PA)
Master's Degree · $135,880
Examine patients, diagnose illnesses, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications as part of a healthcare team.…
Physician, Pathologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $312,400
A pathologist examines tissue samples and lab results to diagnose disease for surgeons and oncologists who depend on…
Physicist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $172,250
Physicists design experiments and build models to test how the universe behaves, working in universities, government…
Physics Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $172,250
Physicists and astronomers study the interactions of matter and energy. They conduct research to develop theories and…
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $100,310
Postsecondary physics teachers teach undergraduates and graduate students, splitting time between lecture halls and…
Pipeline Technical Director
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Designs, develops, and maintains tools and workflows for film, animation, and game production, bridging the gap between…
Playwright / Librettist
Bachelor's Degree · $76,910
Writes original plays, musicals, or opera libretti for theatrical production, developing dramatic narratives, dialogue,…
PMO Director
Bachelor's Degree · $105,770
Lead the Project Management Office to establish and maintain project management standards, governance frameworks, and…
Podiatrist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $160,300
Podiatrists assess and treat foot, ankle, and lower leg problems, performing minor surgery, prescribing orthotics, and…
Policy Director
Master's Degree · $142,080
Develops and implements strategic policy initiatives, advises leadership on legislative matters, and oversees policy…
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $98,070
Political science professors lecture, run seminars, and advise students on coursework and research at colleges and…
Political Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $142,080
Political scientists analyze how governments, institutions, and public opinion shape political outcomes, drawing on…
Portfolio Manager (Equities)
Bachelor's Degree · $166,570
Manages equity portfolios for institutional or retail clients, making buy/sell decisions based on fundamental and/or…
Portfolio Manager (Fixed Income / Multi-Asset)
Bachelor's Degree · $166,570
Manages fixed income or multi-asset portfolios, making allocation decisions across bonds, rates, credit, and…
Portfolio Manager (Quant)
Master's Degree · $166,570
Develop, implement, and manage quantitative investment strategies using advanced mathematical models, statistical…
Portfolio Manager (Real Estate)
Bachelor's Degree · $166,570
Manages a portfolio of real estate assets, developing and executing investment strategies to maximize returns and meet…
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $93,750
Conducts advanced research under the mentorship of a principal investigator, developing independent research skills,…
Postdoctoral Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $93,750
Conducts advanced scientific research, analyzes data, and publishes findings to contribute to academic and scientific…
Press Freedom Advocate / Media Rights Officer
Bachelor's Degree · $74,750
Advocates for press freedom, journalist safety, and media rights through legal support, policy lobbying, safety…
Preventive Medicine Physician
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $265,930
Preventive medicine physicians track disease patterns across populations and design interventions to stop illness…
Principal Investigator (Academic)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $77,640
Leads independent research programs at universities or research institutes, securing grants, mentoring trainees,…
Principal Product Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Leads the strategy, roadmap, and execution for complex product areas, often across multiple product lines.
Principal Software Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Top-tier individual contributor who sets technical strategy at the organizational level, solves the hardest engineering…
Principal SRE
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Leads the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable, reliable, and efficient infrastructure and systems.
Private counselling or therapy practice owner
Master's Degree · $49,500 - $60,500 owner take-home/SDE
Private counselling or therapy practice owner owns a solo or group mental-health practice, providing therapy or…
Private Equity / Venture Capital Managing Partner
Bachelor's Degree · $166,570
Leads a private equity or venture capital fund, overseeing investment strategy, deal sourcing, portfolio management,…
Private Equity Operating Partner
Bachelor's Degree · $105,770
Drive operational improvements within portfolio companies through strategic planning, cost optimization, revenue growth…