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 2 of 17 for careers that need an advanced degree.
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Arbitrator
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $75,530
Arbitrators facilitate out-of-court settlements by hearing evidence and arguments from disputing parties, then…
Arbitrator, Mediator, and Conciliator
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $75,530
Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators resolve disputes outside the court system, handling cases from employment…
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Bachelor's Degree · $99,280
Architects design buildings for private and public clients, from homes to hospitals and factories. They spend their…
Architectural and Engineering Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $171,270
Architectural and engineering managers direct technical teams, approving designs, tracking budgets, and keeping…
Architecture / Design Firm Principal
Master's Degree · $171,270
Leads an architecture or design firm as principal/partner, overseeing design quality, project delivery, business…
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $96,870
Architecture teachers at postsecondary level run studio courses where they move between student desks, critiquing…
Archivist
Master's Degree · $64,550
Archivists appraise documents and records for historical or legal value, then catalogue and store what survives. They…
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $85,020
Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers deliver university courses on identity, culture, and history, then advise…
Art Therapist
Master's Degree · $77,930
Art therapists use drawing, clay, and paint as clinical tools to help clients process trauma or regulate emotion after…
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's Degree · $78,620
Postsecondary art, drama, and music teachers instruct students in painting, sculpture, theatre, and music composition,…
Asset Manager (Real Estate)
Bachelor's Degree · $69,990
Optimizes real estate portfolios by developing and executing strategic plans to maximize value and generate returns for…
Assistant Professor
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $77,640
Conducts research, teaches undergraduate and graduate courses, and provides service to the university and academic…
Associate Attorney
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $159,670
Represents clients in legal proceedings, conducts research, drafts legal documents, and provides legal advice. Works…
Associate Dean
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $104,590
Associate Deans typically hold administrative positions within academic institutions, supporting the Dean in managing…
Astrobiologist / Planetary Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $101,920
Studies the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe, investigating extreme environments on Earth…
Astronomer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $128,820
Astronomers analyse telescope data, build computational models, and publish findings in academic journals. They work…
Astrophysicist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $172,250
Investigate the physical properties and processes of celestial objects and the universe, using observational data,…
Athletic Director (High School / College)
Master's Degree · $105,870
Leads the entire athletic department of an educational institution, overseeing budgets, coaching staff, compliance,…
Athletic Trainer
Master's Degree · $62,520
Athletic trainers assess injuries and design rehabilitation plans for athletes, working on sidelines and in training…
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's Degree · $103,170
Postsecondary earth and space sciences teachers lecture undergraduates, run lab sessions, and guide graduate students…
Auctioneer Fine Art Estate
High School Diploma · $48,280
Conducts auctions for fine art, antiques, and estate items, facilitating sales between buyers and sellers.
Audio / DSP Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $73,130
Develops audio processing software, digital signal processing algorithms, and audio plugins for music production,…
Audiologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $95,780
Diagnose and treat hearing loss, balance disorders, and auditory processing conditions using advanced diagnostic…
Automotive Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $83,910
Designs the exterior and interior of vehicles including cars, trucks, and electric vehicles, creating concept sketches,…
Autonomous Systems Software Engineer
Master's Degree · $135,980
Develops software for autonomous vehicles, drones, and robotic systems, working on perception, planning, localization,…
Behavioral Health / Mental Health Organization CEO
Master's Degree · $213,990
Leads a behavioral health or mental health organization, overseeing clinical programs, substance abuse treatment,…
Behavioral Scientist (Applied)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $110,840
Applies behavioral economics and psychology principles to design nudges, choice architectures, and interventions that…
Bioacoustician / Wildlife Acoustics Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $76,780
Studies animal communication and biodiversity through acoustic monitoring, developing automated sound recognition…
Bioanalytical Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Develops and validates bioanalytical methods to quantify drugs and metabolites in biological matrices, supporting…
Biochemist and Biophysicist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $127,410
Biochemists and biophysicists study how molecules behave inside living systems, from protein folding to drug-receptor…
Bioethicist / Research Ethics Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $101,110
Advises on ethical issues in biomedical research, clinical trials, and healthcare, developing ethics policies and…
Bioinformatics ML Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $98,920
Apply machine learning and AI techniques to biological data including genomics, proteomics, and clinical data to…
Bioinformatics Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $98,920
Bioinformatics scientists write code and design algorithms to process genomic data for pharmaceutical companies,…
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $84,620
Biological science teachers at colleges and universities teach courses on living systems and supervise student…
Biologics / Monoclonal Antibody Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Develops and characterizes biologic therapeutics including monoclonal antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, and…
Biologist
Master's Degree · $98,920
Biologists design experiments and collect samples to answer questions about how living systems work, serving labs,…
Biomedical Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Conducts scientific investigations to advance medical knowledge, develop new treatments, and improve human health…
Biomedical Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Investigates biological processes and diseases to develop new treatments and diagnostic tools, advancing medical…
Bioprocess Engineer / Biomanufacturing Scientist
Master's Degree · $109,370
Designs, optimizes, and scales up biological manufacturing processes for producing biopharmaceuticals such as…
Biostatistician
Master's Degree · $105,650
Biostatisticians design and defend the statistical methods behind clinical trials and genetic research, working closely…
Biotech Consultant
Master's Degree · $101,860
Advises biotechnology companies on strategic initiatives, research and development pipelines, market access, and…
Biotechnology R&D Manager
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $167,220
Directs and oversees research and development activities in biotechnology, leading scientific teams to innovate and…
Bishop / Denominational Leader
Master's Degree · $60,810
Leads a diocese, district, or denominational region, overseeing multiple congregations, clergy appointments, doctrinal…
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Master's Degree · $110,840
Apply the science of applied behaviour analysis to assess and treat behavioural challenges in individuals with autism,…
Board Member
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Provides strategic oversight and governance to an organization, ensuring long-term success and accountability to…
Board Member / Advisor
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Provide strategic guidance and oversight to organizations, leveraging extensive experience to advise on critical…
Board Member, Public Company
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $213,990
Oversee the strategic direction, governance, and performance of a public corporation, ensuring accountability to…
Board Member, Renewable Energy Company
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Provide strategic oversight, governance, and fiduciary accountability as a non-executive or executive board member of a…
Boatbuilder
High School Diploma · $60,580
Constructs and repairs boats, ranging from small recreational vessels to larger commercial ships.
Botanical Garden / Zoo Director
Master's Degree · $105,770
Leads a botanical garden, zoo, or aquarium, overseeing conservation programs, animal/plant care, education,…