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 16 of 17 for careers that need an advanced degree.
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Sports Nutritionist / Performance Dietitian
Master's Degree · $76,400
Develops individualized nutrition plans to optimize athletic performance, recovery, and body composition, advising on…
Sports Physical Therapist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $102,760
Specializes in rehabilitation of sports-related injuries, designing progressive return-to-sport programs, performing…
Sports Psychologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $110,840
Applies psychological principles to optimize athletic performance, helping athletes manage competition anxiety, build…
Sports Team President / CEO
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads the business operations of a professional sports team, overseeing revenue, sponsorships, ticket sales, marketing,…
Staff Software Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Senior individual contributor who drives technical direction across multiple teams, designs complex systems, mentors…
Standards Body / Accreditation Organization CEO
Master's Degree · $213,990
Leads an organization that develops standards, provides accreditation, or certifies products/services/institutions,…
Startup Founder
No Formal Education Needed · $105,770
Conceive, develop, and launch new business ventures, securing funding, building teams, and driving initial market…
State Agency Director / Commissioner
Master's Degree · $213,990
Leads a state government department or agency, overseeing state programs, regulatory functions, budgets, and a state…
Statistician
Master's Degree · $105,650
Statisticians design studies, analyze data, and deliver findings to clients in healthcare, government, and finance.…
Stem Cell Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Investigates stem cell biology including pluripotency, differentiation, and regenerative potential, developing…
Strategic Consultant
Master's Degree · $101,860
Advise organizations on high-level decisions to enhance overall performance by analyzing market trends, competitive…
Strategy Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Helps organizations define long-term strategic direction, evaluate market opportunities, and make critical decisions on…
Structural Biologist / Crystallographer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $127,410
Determines three-dimensional structures of proteins and macromolecular complexes using X-ray crystallography, cryo-EM,…
Structural Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Designs and analyzes structural systems for buildings, bridges, towers, and other structures, ensuring they safely…
Structured Products Specialist
Master's Degree · $102,740
Designs and prices complex structured financial products including CLOs, CDOs, asset-backed securities, and bespoke…
Substack Writer Independent Journalist
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Publishes newsletters and articles on Substack, building a subscriber base and reporting on niche topics.
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor
Master's Degree · $59,350
Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors run individual sessions and group therapy for people managing…
Substance Abuse Counselor
Master's Degree · $59,350
Provides expert care and support to individuals struggling with substance use disorders. Counsels clients individually…
Subtitler
Bachelor's Degree · $60,170
Creates captions and subtitles for video content, ensuring accuracy and cultural relevance.
Supply Chain Director / VP of Supply Chain Operations
Bachelor's Degree · $107,230
Oversees end-to-end supply chain strategy including procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution to optimize…
Surf Instructor
High School Diploma · $46,800
Teaches individuals how to surf, focusing on safety, technique, and ocean awareness.
Survey Methodologist / Sampling Statistician
Master's Degree · $105,650
Designs statistically rigorous survey instruments, sampling frames, and weighting methodologies for government…
Survey Researcher
Master's Degree · $69,460
Survey researchers design questionnaires, choose sampling methods, and collect data for organisations making policy or…
Sustainable Design Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $99,280
Design high-performance buildings and urban spaces that minimize environmental impact through passive design…
Synthetic Biologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $98,920
Engineers biological systems and organisms with novel functions by designing genetic circuits, metabolic pathways, and…
Synthetic Biology Engineer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $109,370
Design and engineer biological systems and organisms with novel functions. Apply genetic engineering, metabolic…
Systems Engineer (Hardware / Product)
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Manages the integration of mechanical, electrical, software, and thermal subsystems into complex products, defining…
Talent Management Consultant
Master's Degree · $101,860
Design and implement integrated talent management strategies that connect recruiting, onboarding, performance…
Tax Assessor
Bachelor's Degree · $67,960
Determine the value of real estate and other property for taxation purposes, ensuring equitable assessments.
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
Bachelor's Degree · $42,910
Postsecondary teaching assistants lead discussion sections, grade papers, and hold office hours for university faculty.…
Technical Program Manager (Hardware)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,320
Manages complex hardware product development programs spanning multiple engineering disciplines, coordinating…
Technology Consultant (Management Consulting)
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Advises enterprise clients on technology strategy, digital transformation, system selection, and IT organizational…
Test Prep Tutor SAT ACT GRE
High School Diploma · $43,350
Prepares students for standardized tests by providing targeted instruction and practice strategies.
Text-to-Speech Engineer
Master's Degree · $140,300
Build neural text-to-speech systems that generate natural, expressive, and human-like speech from text. Design voice…
Theater Director / Artistic Director
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Interprets scripts and leads the creative vision of theatrical productions, directing actors, collaborating with…
Think Tank Director / President
Master's Degree · $213,990
Leads a policy research institute or think tank, directing research agendas, publishing policy papers, engaging with…
Threat Hunter
Bachelor's Degree · $129,180
Proactively search for hidden threats, adversary activity, and indicators of compromise within an organisation's…
Toxicologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Evaluates the safety of pharmaceutical compounds, chemicals, and consumer products by studying their adverse effects on…
Treasury / Liquidity Manager (Bank)
Bachelor's Degree · $166,570
Manages the bank's liquidity position and funding strategy, forecasting cash flows, maintaining regulatory liquidity…
Tribology Engineer
Master's Degree · $104,110
Specializes in friction, wear, and lubrication science for mechanical systems, designing bearing systems, selecting…
Trusts and Estates Attorney
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $159,670
Advise clients on legal matters, represent them in court, and draft legal documents. This role demands meticulous…
Tunnel Engineer
Master's Degree · $100,840
Designs and manages the construction of tunnels for transportation, water conveyance, and utilities using methods…
TV Investigative Reporter
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Produces investigative reports for television news, combining hidden camera work, document analysis, and compelling…
Type Designer / Typographer
Bachelor's Degree · $62,960
Designs typefaces, custom fonts, and typographic systems, combining calligraphy, letterform design, and font…
Unified Communications Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $134,050
Designs, implements, and manages unified communications systems, integrating voice, video, messaging, and collaboration…
University President / Chancellor
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $104,590
Leads a university or college, overseeing academic programs, research, fundraising, athletics, enrollment, and…
University Professor
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $77,640
University Professors are postsecondary educators and researchers who teach academic and vocational subjects to…
University Provost / VP of Academic Affairs
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $104,590
Serves as the chief academic officer of a university, overseeing all academic programs, faculty affairs, research, and…
Urban and Regional Planner
Master's Degree · $89,320
Urban and regional planners review land use proposals and build spatial models for municipal and county governments. A…
Urologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $265,930
Urologists treat urinary and male reproductive conditions through surgery, medication, and long-term monitoring. Their…