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 4 of 17 for careers that need an advanced degree.
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Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Master's Degree · $213,990
A Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer writes policy, runs training, and presents demographic data to executives to…
Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer (CDEIO)
Master's Degree · $213,990
Leads an organization's diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy, overseeing DEI programs, workforce analytics,…
Chief Ethics / Compliance Officer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $141,900
Leads an organization's ethics and compliance program, overseeing regulatory compliance, anti-corruption, whistleblower…
Chief Executive
Master's Degree · $213,990
A chief executive approves budgets, chooses which markets to enter, and decides when to restructure or sell divisions.…
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Private / Mid-Market Company
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a privately held mid-market company, driving growth strategy, managing operations, building culture, and working…
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Public Company
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a publicly traded corporation, setting strategic direction, managing the executive team, representing the company…
Chief Experience Officer (CXO)
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Leads an organization's customer and employee experience strategy, overseeing journey mapping, service design,…
Chief Experience Officer (CXO) / Chief Customer Officer
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Leads the end-to-end customer experience strategy, ensuring seamless interactions across all touchpoints and driving…
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads all financial functions of an organization including financial planning, accounting, treasury, investor…
Chief Growth Officer (CGO)
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Leads an organization's growth strategy across marketing, sales, product, and partnerships, overseeing revenue…
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads the information technology strategy and operations for an organization, overseeing IT infrastructure, digital…
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Bachelor's Degree · $175,140
C-suite executive responsible for the organization's information security strategy, risk management, compliance, and…
Chief Innovation Officer
Master's Degree · $213,990
Leads the development and implementation of an organization's innovation strategy, fostering a culture of creativity…
Chief Insights Officer / VP of Research & Insights
Master's Degree · $166,790
Leads the entire research and insights function for an organization, setting strategic research agendas, building…
Chief Investment Officer (CIO)
Master's Degree · $166,570
Directs an organization's investment strategies, manages portfolios, and oversees financial growth initiatives.…
Chief Learning Officer (CLO)
Master's Degree · $133,000
Strategically leads and oversees all learning and development initiatives within an organization, aligning talent…
Chief Legal Officer (CLO) / General Counsel
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $159,670
Serves as the top legal advisor to the organization, managing legal risk, corporate governance, regulatory compliance,…
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Leads the marketing organization, setting brand strategy, overseeing demand generation, product marketing,…
Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $175,140
Leads the strategic planning, development, and implementation of clinical information systems to optimize healthcare…
Chief Medical Officer (CMO-Medical)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $123,860
Serves as the top physician executive in a healthcare organization, overseeing clinical quality, patient safety,…
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) / VP of Nursing
Master's Degree · $213,990
Leads the nursing organization in a hospital or health system, overseeing nursing practice, staffing, education,…
Chief of Staff
Master's Degree · $105,770
Serve as a strategic partner and operational leader to the CEO or senior executive, managing the executive's…
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Oversees day-to-day operations of an organization, translating the CEO's strategic vision into operational execution,…
Chief Operating Officer (Nonprofit)
Master's Degree · $213,990
Oversee daily administrative and operational functions, including programs, human resources, finance, and IT, to ensure…
Chief People Officer
Master's Degree · $149,280
A Chief People Officer is a senior executive responsible for all people-related matters within an organization. This…
Chief People Officer (CPO-People) / Chief Talent Officer
Bachelor's Degree · $149,280
Leads the people and talent strategy with a modern, employee-experience-focused approach, overseeing culture, employer…
Chief People Officer (CPO) / Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Master's Degree · $149,280
Lead the entire human resources function as a member of the C-suite, developing and executing the people strategy that…
Chief People Officer (HR Leadership)
Master's Degree · $149,280
Lead all aspects of human resources management and strategy, including talent acquisition, employee development,…
Chief Product Officer (CPO)
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
C-suite executive responsible for the entire product organization, setting product vision, strategy, and roadmap…
Chief Reputation Officer
Master's Degree · $146,910
Oversee and manage an organization’s public image and brand reputation by developing strategies to enhance positive…
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
Bachelor's Degree · $148,270
C-suite executive responsible for all revenue-generating activities including sales, marketing, customer success, and…
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) - Non-Tech / Traditional Industry
Bachelor's Degree · $148,270
Leads all revenue-generating functions in a traditional industry company, aligning sales, marketing, and customer…
Chief Risk Officer (CRO-Risk)
Bachelor's Degree · $166,570
Identifies, assesses, and mitigates enterprise-wide risks including financial, operational, reputational, and strategic…
Chief Scientific Officer (CSO)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $167,220
Directs and oversees all scientific research and development activities within an organization. Establishes strategic…
Chief Scientific Officer (Longevity Startup)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $167,220
Leads scientific research and development efforts in a startup focused on extending human lifespan and healthspan.…
Chief Storyteller / Chief Content Officer
Bachelor's Degree · $146,910
Serves as the organization's senior narrative leader, defining the overarching brand story, aligning content with…
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads corporate strategy development, competitive analysis, M&A evaluation, market expansion planning, and long-range…
Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) / VP of Supply Chain
Bachelor's Degree · $107,230
Leads the end-to-end supply chain strategy including procurement, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, and supplier…
Chief Sustainability Officer
Master's Degree · $213,990
Leads the organization's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy and sustainability initiatives.
Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)
Master's Degree · $213,990
Leads an organization's sustainability and ESG strategy, overseeing carbon reduction, ESG reporting, sustainable supply…
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Startup/Scale-up
Bachelor's Degree · $175,140
Sets the technical vision and strategy for a technology company, leading engineering teams, making architecture…
Chiropractor
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $79,200
Chiropractors assess musculoskeletal complaints and apply spinal adjustments to patients in private clinics or sports…
Chronobiologist / Circadian Rhythm Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $98,920
Studies biological rhythms and circadian clocks in organisms, investigating how internal timing systems regulate…
City Manager / City Administrator
Master's Degree · $213,990
Serves as the chief executive of a city or municipality under a council-manager form of government, overseeing all city…
Clean Energy Lobbyist
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Advocate for clean energy policies, incentives, and regulatory frameworks at federal, state, and local levels on behalf…
Clergy
Master's Degree · $60,810
Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious…
Climate Adaptation Planner
Master's Degree · $89,320
Develop climate resilience and adaptation plans for municipalities, counties, and regional agencies to reduce…
Climate Change Policy Analyst
Master's Degree · $82,220
Climate change policy analysts read draft legislation and emissions data, then write briefs that guide lawmakers and…
Climate ML Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $120,230
Apply machine learning and AI techniques to climate science problems including climate modelling, extreme weather…
Climate Policy Analyst
Master's Degree · $142,080
Research and analyze climate and energy policy issues to inform legislative advocacy, regulatory strategy, and…