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 5 of 17 for careers that need an advanced degree.
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Climate Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $99,070
Analyzes complex environmental data and develops models to understand climate patterns and predict future changes,…
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $100,580
Clinical and counseling psychologists diagnose mood, anxiety, trauma, and personality disorders, then treat them…
Clinical Bioinformatician
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $98,920
Analyzes genomic and molecular data in clinical settings to support precision medicine, variant interpretation,…
Clinical Geneticist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $265,930
Diagnoses and manages patients with genetic conditions, providing comprehensive medical care and counseling. Integrates…
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $110,840
Clinical neuropsychologists test memory, language, and cognition in patients referred by neurologists and…
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Master's Degree · $97,550
Clinical nurse specialists oversee patient care in settings like oncology or critical care, supervising nursing staff…
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Master's Degree · $97,550
Direct nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, clinic, or…
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Critical Care)
Master's Degree · $97,550
Provide expert nursing care to critically ill patients as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Critical Care, leading…
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Maternal-Child Health)
Master's Degree · $97,550
Provide advanced nursing care, consultation, education, research, and leadership to women, children, and families…
Clinical Outcomes Assessor
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Develops and validates clinical outcome assessments (COAs) including patient-reported outcomes, clinician-reported…
Clinical Pharmacist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $140,910
Optimizes medication therapy for patients by collaborating with healthcare teams, reviewing prescriptions, and…
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $140,910
Optimize medication therapy and deliver advanced pharmaceutical care in specialized areas such as critical care,…
Clinical Pharmacologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Studies how drugs interact with the human body in clinical settings, designing early-phase clinical trials,…
Clinical Psychologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $100,580
Assesses, diagnoses, and treats individuals with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, providing professional…
Clinical Research Scientist
Master's Degree · $103,410
Designs, executes, and manages clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of new medical treatments. Analyzes…
Clinical Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Clinical Researchers design and conduct studies to investigate new treatments, diagnostic tools, and medical devices.…
Clinical Trial Manager / Director
Master's Degree · $167,220
Oversees the planning, execution, and management of clinical trials across multiple sites, ensuring timelines, budgets,…
Clinical Trial Statistician
Master's Degree · $105,650
Designs statistical analysis plans for clinical trials, performs interim and final analyses, and interprets results to…
Coastal / Marine Engineer (Civil)
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Designs coastal protection structures, port facilities, breakwaters, seawalls, and shoreline restoration projects,…
Cognitive Psychologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $110,840
Investigates mental processes such as attention, language use, memory, perception, problem-solving, and thinking to…
College Dean / Academic Dean
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $104,590
Leads an academic college or school within a university, overseeing faculty, curriculum, research, accreditation, and…
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's Degree · $78,580
Postsecondary communications faculty lead students through subjects like newswriting, broadcasting, and media law,…
Community College President
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $104,590
Leads a community college, overseeing workforce development, transfer programs, continuing education, and community…
Companion Diagnostics Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Develops diagnostic tests that identify patients most likely to benefit from specific targeted therapies, working at…
Compensation Consultant Independent
Master's Degree · $78,210
Provides expert advice to organizations on compensation strategies, pay structures, and incentive programs.
Compensation Manager
Master's Degree · $149,230
Lead the design, implementation, and administration of the organization's compensation programs including base pay,…
Computational Biologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $98,920
Develops algorithms and computational tools to analyze large-scale biological data including genomics, transcriptomics,…
Computational Chemist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $91,240
Applies computational methods and theoretical chemistry principles to solve complex chemical problems, predict…
Computational Linguist
Master's Degree · $140,300
Applies computational methods to analyze and synthesize human language, developing software for natural language…
Computer and Information Research Scientist
Master's Degree · $140,300
Computer and information research scientists design algorithms, test theories, and document findings for teams who turn…
Computer Graphics Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops rendering engines, shader programs, and graphics pipelines for games, film VFX, simulation, and real-time…
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's Degree · $96,980
Postsecondary computer science teachers design courses, deliver lectures, and advise students at colleges and…
Concert Pianist / Classical Soloist
No Formal Education Needed · $99,420
Performs as a solo classical instrumentalist or with orchestras and chamber ensembles, maintaining an extensive…
Construction Lawyer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $159,670
Advise clients on legal matters, represent them in court, and draft legal documents. This role demands meticulous…
Consulting Engineer
Master's Degree · $122,930
Consulting Engineers provide expert technical advice and solutions to clients across various industries, analyzing…
Cooperative / Credit Union CEO
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a member-owned cooperative or credit union, balancing member service with financial sustainability, regulatory…
Corporate Development Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
A Corporate Development Manager is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic initiatives such as…
Corrosion Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $112,860
Prevent and control the degradation of materials due to corrosion in industrial systems and infrastructure.
Counterparty Risk / CVA Analyst
Master's Degree · $117,330
Quantifies counterparty credit risk on derivatives portfolios, calculating Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA), managing…
County Administrator / County Executive
Master's Degree · $213,990
Serves as the chief executive of a county government, managing county departments, budgets, infrastructure, and public…
CPA Solo Practice
Master's Degree · $83,680
Manage financial assets, provide strategic investment advice, and develop comprehensive financial plans for individuals…
Creative Director (Advertising)
Bachelor's Degree · $114,850
Creative Directors in advertising lead the creative vision for campaigns and projects. They oversee the creative…
Creative Director (Digital / Agency)
Bachelor's Degree · $114,850
Leads the creative vision for digital campaigns and brand experiences, overseeing designers, copywriters, and video…
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's Degree · $76,590
Postsecondary criminal justice teachers instruct students in policing, corrections, and juvenile justice, serving both…
CRISPR / Genome Editing Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $98,920
Develops and applies CRISPR-Cas and other genome editing technologies for gene therapy, functional genomics,…
Critical Care Physician
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $335,550
Diagnose and treat patients with life-threatening conditions in intensive care units. Manage complex medical cases,…
Cryptography Engineer
Master's Degree · $140,300
Designs and implements cryptographic protocols, encryption systems, and security primitives for applications ranging…
CUDA Kernel Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Write and optimise low-level GPU kernels in CUDA and Triton to maximise the computational efficiency of neural network…
Curator
Master's Degree · $63,420
Curators acquire objects, research their provenance, and write the arguments for why something belongs in a collection.…
Dam / Levee Engineer
Master's Degree · $100,840
Designs, analyzes, and inspects dams, levees, and embankment structures for water storage, flood control, and…