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 3 of 17 for careers that need an advanced degree.
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Brand Director
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Develops and executes comprehensive brand strategies to enhance brand visibility, reputation, and market share.…
Brewmaster Craft
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $51,610
Develops recipes and manages the brewing process for craft beers.
Bridge Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Designs, analyzes, and inspects bridges and other transportation structures, performing load rating, seismic analysis,…
Budget Analyst (Government)
Bachelor's Degree · $91,640
Prepare, analyze, and administer budgets for government agencies, ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance.
Bureau Chief / Foreign Bureau Chief
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Manages a news bureau office in a domestic or international location, overseeing correspondents, coordinating coverage,…
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $99,080
Postsecondary business teachers lecture and lead discussions on topics like accounting, finance, and marketing, then…
Carbon Sequestration Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $82,220
Research and quantify the carbon sequestration potential of natural and engineered systems including forests, soils,…
Cardiologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $496,010
Cardiologists diagnose and treat diseases of the heart, working across clinic visits, hospital rounds, and procedures.…
Cell Biologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $98,920
Investigates the structure, function, and behavior of cells to understand fundamental life processes and contribute to…
CEO - Agriculture / Agribusiness
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads an agricultural company or agribusiness, managing farming operations, food processing, commodity trading,…
CEO - Automotive / Electric Vehicle Company
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads an automotive or electric vehicle company, overseeing vehicle design, manufacturing, dealer networks,…
CEO - CleanTech / Renewable Energy Company
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a clean technology or renewable energy company, overseeing technology development, project deployment, policy…
CEO - Construction / Engineering Firm
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a construction or engineering company, overseeing project delivery, safety, bidding strategy, client relations,…
CEO - Defense / Aerospace Contractor
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a defense or aerospace company, overseeing government contracts, advanced technology programs, security…
CEO - Education Technology (EdTech) Company
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads an education technology company, overseeing product development, school/university partnerships, content…
CEO - Energy / Utilities
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads an energy or utility company, managing power generation, distribution, regulatory affairs, sustainability…
CEO - Fashion / Luxury Brand
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a fashion house or luxury brand, overseeing creative direction, brand positioning, retail operations, and global…
CEO - Financial Services / Banking
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a bank, insurance company, or financial services firm, managing regulatory compliance, risk, capital allocation,…
CEO - FinTech Company
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a financial technology company, overseeing product innovation, regulatory compliance, banking partnerships, and…
CEO - Food & Beverage Company
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a food and beverage company, overseeing product development, manufacturing, distribution, brand management, and…
CEO - Healthcare / Hospital System
Master's Degree · $213,990
Leads a hospital or health system, overseeing clinical operations, financial performance, regulatory compliance,…
CEO - HealthTech / Digital Health Company
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a health technology or digital health company, overseeing product development, FDA/regulatory strategy, health…
CEO - Hospitality / Hotel Group
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a hospitality company or hotel group, overseeing brand standards, guest experience, property operations, revenue…
CEO - Insurance Company
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads an insurance company, overseeing underwriting, claims, actuarial functions, distribution channels, and regulatory…
CEO - Manufacturing / Industrial
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a manufacturing or industrial company, overseeing production operations, supply chain, quality, safety, workforce…
CEO - Media / Entertainment Company
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a media, entertainment, or content company, overseeing content strategy, distribution, talent relations, digital…
CEO - Media / Publishing Company
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a media or publishing company, overseeing content strategy, digital transformation, advertising revenue,…
CEO - Mining / Natural Resources Company
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a mining or natural resources company, overseeing extraction operations, environmental compliance, community…
CEO - Nonprofit Organization
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a nonprofit organization, driving mission fulfillment, fundraising strategy, board relations, program…
CEO - Pharmaceutical / Biotech
Master's Degree · $213,990
Leads a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company, overseeing drug development pipeline, regulatory approvals,…
CEO - Pharmaceutical / Biotech Company
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $213,990
Leads a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company, overseeing drug development pipeline, clinical trials, FDA approvals,…
CEO - Professional Services Firm
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a professional services firm (consulting, engineering, staffing), managing client relationships, talent…
CEO - Real Estate / Property Development
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a real estate development or property management company, overseeing acquisitions, development projects, asset…
CEO - Retail / E-Commerce
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a retail or e-commerce company, overseeing omnichannel strategy, merchandising, supply chain, customer…
CEO - Sports Betting / iGaming Company
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a sports betting or online gaming company, overseeing product development, licensing, responsible gaming, and…
CEO - Telecommunications Company
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a telecommunications company, overseeing network infrastructure, spectrum management, customer operations, and…
CEO - Transportation / Logistics Company
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a transportation or logistics company, overseeing fleet operations, supply chain solutions, safety, regulatory…
Ceramics Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $112,860
Develop and apply ceramic materials for high-temperature, wear-resistant, and electronic applications.
CFD Engineer (Computational Fluid Dynamics)
Master's Degree · $104,110
Simulates fluid flow, heat transfer, and combustion phenomena using computational methods to optimize designs in…
Cheesemaker Artisan
Associate's Degree · $42,290
Crafts specialty cheeses using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients.
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's Degree · $93,250
Postsecondary chemistry teachers instruct college and university students in how substances behave and interact,…
Chief AI Officer (CAIO)
Master's Degree · $175,140
Lead an organisation's AI strategy, governance, and responsible deployment at the executive level. Oversee AI…
Chief Communications Officer (CCO) / Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Bachelor's Degree · $146,910
Leads all internal and external communications, public relations, corporate affairs, government relations, and…
Chief Communications Officer (CCO) / Chief Public Affairs Officer
Bachelor's Degree · $146,910
Leads an organization's communications and public affairs strategy, overseeing media relations, internal…
Chief Compliance Officer (CCO-Compliance)
Bachelor's Degree · $141,900
Ensures the organization complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, managing compliance…
Chief Content Officer (CCO)
Master's Degree · $166,790
The Chief Content Officer (CCO) leads an organization's overall content strategy, overseeing its creation,…
Chief Creative Officer
Bachelor's Degree · $114,850
Leads the creative vision and strategy for a company, overseeing all creative output, including advertising, branding,…
Chief Data Officer (CDO)
Master's Degree · $175,140
Leads the organization's data strategy, governance, and analytics capabilities, ensuring data quality, compliance, and…
Chief Design Officer (CDO)
Bachelor's Degree · $114,850
Serves as the top design executive in an organization, setting design vision and strategy at the C-suite level,…
Chief Digital Officer (CDO-Digital)
Bachelor's Degree · $175,140
Leads digital transformation initiatives, overseeing the adoption of digital technologies, e-commerce, digital…