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 17 of 17 for careers that need an advanced degree.
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UX Director
Master's Degree · $104,000
Lead and oversee the user experience design strategy and execution for products or services, managing design teams,…
Venture Capital Associate / Tech Investor
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Evaluates technology startup investments, conducting due diligence, market analysis, and financial modeling to identify…
Venture Capital Partner (Life Sciences)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $102,740
Identify, evaluate, and invest in promising biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, and digital health…
Venture Capitalist
Master's Degree · $102,740
Identifies and invests in high-growth potential startups, providing capital and strategic guidance in exchange for…
Venture Partner
Master's Degree · $102,740
Leverage industry expertise, network, and operational experience to identify investment opportunities, conduct due…
Venture Studio / Startup Studio CEO
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a venture studio or startup studio, co-founding and building multiple startups simultaneously, providing shared…
Verification and Validation Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Develop and execute test plans to verify that engineering designs meet specifications and validate that they fulfill…
Veterinarian
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $130,100
Veterinarians diagnose illness, perform surgery, and prescribe medication for animals across private practice,…
Veterinary practice owner
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $202,500 - $247,500 owner take-home/SDE
Veterinary practice owner owns a veterinary clinic or hospital, providing or supervising animal care while managing…
VFX Technical Director
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Develops tools, scripts, and workflows to support visual effects production, troubleshooting technical issues and…
Virologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Studies viruses and their interactions with host organisms, researching viral pathogenesis, evolution, diagnostics, and…
Virtual Production Supervisor
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Oversee the integration of virtual production technologies and workflows into film, television, and media projects by…
Volcanologist / Geophysicist
Bachelor's Degree · $101,920
Studies volcanic processes, seismic activity, and Earth's internal dynamics to understand eruption mechanisms, assess…
VP Engineering
Master's Degree · $175,140
Leads and scales engineering organizations, setting technical vision and strategy to deliver innovative products.…
VP Government Affairs
Master's Degree · $146,910
Develop and execute the organization's government relations strategy by monitoring legislative and regulatory…
VP of Communications
Bachelor's Degree · $146,910
Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies to enhance brand reputation, manage public relations, and…
VP of Content
Master's Degree · $166,790
Leads the content strategy, creation, and distribution for an organization, overseeing content teams and ensuring…
VP of Customer Success
Master's Degree · $105,770
Leads the customer success department, developing strategies to maximize customer retention, satisfaction, and loyalty.…
VP of Development
Master's Degree · $105,770
Lead and oversee all development initiatives, including fundraising strategies, product lifecycles, and software…
VP of Enrollment Management (Higher Ed)
Master's Degree · $104,590
Leads enrollment strategy for a college or university, overseeing admissions, financial aid, recruitment marketing, and…
VP of HR
Master's Degree · $149,280
Oversees all aspects of human resources, including talent management, workforce planning, employee relations,…
VP of Human Resources
Master's Degree · $149,280
Leads the human resources department, developing and implementing HR strategies aligned with the organization's overall…
VP of Logistics
Master's Degree · $107,230
Oversee and optimize the organization’s supply chain and logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing,…
VP of Marketing
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
The Vice President of Marketing is a senior executive responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing…
VP of Medical Affairs
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $123,860
Directs medical affairs activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, regulatory compliance, and high…
VP of Operations
Master's Degree · $105,770
Oversees and optimizes organizational operational processes to enhance efficiency, productivity, and profitability…
VP of Partnerships / Head of Alliances
Bachelor's Degree · $148,270
Leads the company's partnership and alliance strategy, managing relationships with strategic technology partners, ISVs,…
VP of People
Master's Degree · $149,280
Lead the entire people function at a high-growth technology company or startup, developing and executing the people…
VP of Programs
Master's Degree · $105,770
Oversee the strategic planning, development, and execution of an organization's programs, ensuring alignment with…
VP of Sales (Technology/SaaS)
Bachelor's Degree · $148,270
Leads the entire sales organization for a technology company, responsible for revenue targets, go-to-market strategy,…
VP of Talent
Master's Degree · $149,280
Lead the development and execution of the organization's talent strategy, overseeing talent acquisition, development,…
VP of University Advancement / Chief Development Officer (Higher Ed)
Bachelor's Degree · $125,470
Leads fundraising, alumni relations, and development operations for a university, managing capital campaigns, major…
Vulnerability Researcher
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Discover, analyse, and document security vulnerabilities in software, hardware, and network systems through reverse…
Wealth Management / Family Office CEO
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a wealth management firm or family office, overseeing investment management, estate planning, tax strategy, and…
Weather Presenter / Broadcast Meteorologist
Bachelor's Degree · $99,070
Presents weather forecasts on television and digital platforms, interpreting meteorological data, creating graphics,…
Wind Turbine Design Engineer
Master's Degree · $104,110
Design and optimize wind turbine components including blades, nacelles, towers, and drivetrains to maximize energy…
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Master's Degree · $132,300
Provides comprehensive primary and specialized healthcare services to women across the lifespan, focusing on…