Careers that need a college degree
One thousand eight hundred and thirty-six careers where a bachelor's degree is the standard entry credential, careers where the typical entry path runs through a four-year college degree, including most professional, analytical and creative knowledge work. 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 16 of 37 for careers that need a college degree.
1836 careers in Careers that need a college degree, page 16 of 37
FP&A Manager (Tech/SaaS)
Bachelor's Degree · $166,570
Leads financial planning and analysis for a technology company, building financial models, forecasting revenue, and…
Fraud Examiner, Investigator and Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $81,100
Investigates and analyzes financial discrepancies, suspicious activities, and potential fraud cases. Gathers evidence,…
Fraud Investigator
Bachelor's Degree · $81,100
Investigates suspected cases of fraud and other financial crimes by collecting and analyzing evidence. Develops and…
Fraud Strategy Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $111,490
Designs and tunes fraud-detection strategies using transaction data, rules, experiments and model outputs to reduce…
Freelance product designer (independent practice)
No Formal Education Needed · $108,000 - $132,000 owner take-home/SDE
Freelance product designer (independent practice) runs an independent product-design practice, researching user needs,…
Frontend Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Builds user-facing web interfaces and interactive experiences using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frontend…
Frontend Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Specializes in building user-facing web interfaces, implementing responsive designs, optimizing performance, and…
Frontend Performance Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Optimizes frontend performance; analyzes metrics, reduces bundle sizes, and improves page load times.
Fuel Cell Engineer
Master's Degree · $104,110
Design, develop, and optimize proton exchange membrane and solid oxide fuel cell systems for stationary power,…
Full Stack Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops both frontend and backend components of web applications, working across the entire technology stack from…
Fund Accountant
Bachelor's Degree · $83,680
Calculates daily net asset values (NAV) for investment funds, processing subscriptions/redemptions, reconciling…
Fund Administrator
Bachelor's Degree · $81,100
Provides third-party administration services for hedge funds and private equity funds, managing investor reporting,…
Funding Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,570
Manages corporate funding strategy; sources capital and optimizes debt structure and maturity profile.
Fundraiser
Bachelor's Degree · $72,550
Fundraisers bring money into nonprofits, universities, and hospitals by researching donors, writing grant proposals,…
Fundraising Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $125,470
Fundraising managers plan donor appeals, write grant proposals, and run events to bring money into nonprofits. They…
Funeral Director / Funeral Home Owner
Associate's Degree · $78,790
Direct and manage all aspects of funeral home operations, providing compassionate care for bereaved families through…
Furniture Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $83,910
Designs furniture pieces and systems for residential, commercial, and public spaces, combining aesthetics, ergonomics,…
Gaffer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $68,060
Oversee all lighting aspects of film or television productions by collaborating with the Director of Photography,…
Game Engine Specialist (Unreal/Unity)
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Specializes in game engine development for motion and interactive media. Optimizes engine performance and develops…
Game UI/UX Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,000
Designs user interfaces and user experiences specifically for video games, including HUDs, menus, inventory systems,…
Gender Pay Equity Analyst
Master's Degree · $78,210
Analyze compensation data to identify and address gender and race-based pay disparities, develop pay equity remediation…
General and Operations Manager
High School Diploma · $105,770
General and operations managers coordinate departments, approve vendor contracts, and oversee budgets across multiple…
General Assignment Reporter
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Investigates and reports on diverse topics for various news platforms, covering everything from human interest stories…
General Contractor
Bachelor's Degree · $114,990
Oversees and manages all aspects of construction projects from inception to completion. Coordinates diverse teams,…
General Education Teacher
Bachelor's Degree · $66,140
Educate students in a variety of subjects and grade levels, fostering intellectual and social development. Develop and…
General Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $105,770
Oversees daily operations, manages staff, and ensures business objectives are met. Drives strategic initiatives and…
Generative AI Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $129,680
Builds and evaluates generative-AI systems for text, code, media or workflow use cases, selecting models and combining…
Generative Media Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Uses generative AI and procedural techniques to create visual content. Develops AI-generated assets and effects.
Genetic Counselor
Master's Degree · $100,040
Assess the risk of inherited conditions and provide information and support to individuals and families facing genetic…
Geodetic Surveyor
Bachelor's Degree · $75,440
Measure large areas of the Earth's surface using satellite observations, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS),…
Geographer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,040
Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and…
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
GIS specialists play a pivotal role in managing and leveraging GIS resources, collecting, analyzing, and showcasing…
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technician
Bachelor's Degree · $53,350
Geological technicians gather subsurface measurements for oil, gas, and mineral exploration companies, operating…
Geologist
Bachelor's Degree · $101,920
Investigate Earth's geological processes, materials, and history to understand planetary evolution and resource…
Geoscientist
Bachelor's Degree · $101,920
Geoscientists study the Earth's physical structure, composition, and processes. They analyze geological data, conduct…
Geospatial / GIS Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops geospatial applications and mapping solutions using GIS frameworks, spatial databases, and mapping APIs for…
Geospatial AI Analyst
Master's Degree · $120,230
Apply machine learning and AI techniques to geospatial data including satellite imagery, GPS data, and geographic…
Geospatial Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Geospatial analysts collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information using GIS (Geographic Information Systems)…
Gig Economy & Contingent Workforce Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $149,280
Manage the organization's contingent workforce strategy including freelancers, contractors, temporary workers, and gig…
GIS Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Analyzes and interprets geographic data to create maps and spatial databases. Develops and implements GIS solutions for…
Global Mobility Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,940
Manages the relocation of employees for international assignments, ensuring compliance with immigration, tax, and…
Go (Golang) Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops backend services, cloud infrastructure tools, and distributed systems using Go, leveraging its concurrency…
Government Affairs Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Government Affairs Specialists monitor legislative and regulatory activities, analyze their potential impact on an…
Government Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Researches, analyzes, and interprets data to provide insights and recommendations on policy, programs, and operations…
GPU Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $144,570
Designs and operates GPU computing platforms for AI workloads, integrating accelerators, drivers, networking,…
Graduate Assistant
Bachelor's Degree · $42,910
Assists faculty or staff with research, teaching, or administrative duties while pursuing a graduate degree.
Grant Writer (Scientific)
Master's Degree · $90,390
Writes competitive grant proposals for scientific research funding from agencies like NIH, NSF, and private…
Graphic Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $62,960
Graphic designers turn client briefs into visual solutions, working across logos, packaging, posters, and pitch decks.…
Graphics Programmer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Specializes in graphics rendering; optimizes rendering pipelines and implements visual effects.
GRC Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Develops and implements GRC frameworks, conducts risk assessments, monitors compliance, and reports on the…