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 20 of 37 for careers that need a college degree.
1836 careers in Careers that need a college degree, page 20 of 37
Junior Data Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $120,230
Support data science projects by cleaning and preparing datasets, building exploratory analyses, and implementing…
Junior Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops and maintains software applications under the guidance of senior engineers. Writes clean, efficient, and…
Junior iOS Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops and maintains mobile applications for Apple's iOS platform. Works under supervision to write, test, and debug…
Junior Linux Administrator
Bachelor's Degree · $99,130
Manage the installation, maintenance, and operation of Linux servers and infrastructure, troubleshooting issues,…
Junior Mechanical Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Assists in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of mechanical systems and components. Works under the…
Junior Operations Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Analyze business operations, identify inefficiencies, and develop data-driven solutions to improve processes and…
Junior Process Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Assist in designing, optimizing, and implementing industrial processes while analyzing data, troubleshooting issues,…
Junior Python Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops, tests, and maintains Python-based applications and services, often working under the guidance of senior…
Junior Rails Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Develop and maintain web applications using Ruby on Rails framework. Collaborate with senior developers to implement…
Junior Trader
Bachelor's Degree · $78,660
Executes trades on financial markets under supervision, analyzing market data and trends to identify potential…
Junior Treasury Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Assists in managing an organization's financial assets, liquidity, and financial risk. Responsibilities include daily…
Key Account Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $69,990
Manages and grows relationships with a portfolio of important, high-value customer accounts.
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Bachelor's Degree · $62,680
Kindergarten teachers plan lessons that turn letter sounds and numbers into songs, games, and movement for four and…
Knowledge Management Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Capture, organize, and disseminate essential organizational knowledge by developing strategies, systems, and processes…
Knowledge Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Develops and implements strategies for capturing, sharing, and leveraging organizational knowledge to improve…
Kubernetes Administrator / Container Platform Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $99,130
Manages enterprise Kubernetes clusters and container platforms, handling cluster provisioning, scaling, networking,…
Kubernetes Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $99,130
Specializes in Kubernetes container orchestration; manages cluster operations and deployment strategies.
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Associate's Degree · $97,550
Assist expectant mothers through childbirth, providing care during labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum period.
Labor Relations Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $95,420
Manage the relationship between the organization and its unionized workforce by administering collective bargaining…
Labor Union President / Executive Director
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a labor union, representing workers in collective bargaining, grievance proceedings, political advocacy, and…
Laboratory Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $167,220
Oversees daily laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, managing staff, and maintaining…
Laboratory Supervisor
Bachelor's Degree · $167,220
Oversees the daily operations of a laboratory, including managing staff, ensuring quality control, maintaining…
Land Acquisition Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $69,990
Identifies, evaluates, and secures land parcels for development, conducting site analysis, negotiating purchase…
Land Development Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Designs site plans, grading, utilities, and infrastructure for residential, commercial, and mixed-use land development…
Land Restoration Ecologist
Master's Degree · $82,220
Plan and implement large-scale land restoration projects that rehabilitate mined lands, brownfields, and degraded…
Landscape Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $79,870
Plan and design land areas for projects such as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways, hospitals,…
Landscape Architect - Sustainable Design
Bachelor's Degree · $79,870
Design sustainable landscapes and green infrastructure for urban, suburban, and natural settings that enhance…
Landscape Designer
Associate's Degree · $79,870
Designs outdoor spaces including gardens, parks, plazas, and residential landscapes, creating planting plans, hardscape…
Laser Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Designs, develops, tests, and maintains laser systems and optical components for various applications, including…
Last-Mile Delivery Operations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $107,230
Manages last-mile delivery operations including driver networks, delivery routing, customer experience, and cost…
Last-mile Delivery Technology Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Implement, manage, and optimise the technology platforms that power last-mile delivery operations, including route…
Law Enforcement Officer
Associate's Degree · $76,210
Protects lives and property by enforcing laws, responding to emergencies, investigating crimes, and maintaining public…
Lead Animator
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Guide and supervise a team of animators to ensure visual style, quality, and consistency across projects, while…
Lead Product Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,000
Leads design efforts for major product initiatives and features. Mentors designers, establishes design standards, and…
Lead Product Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Leads product strategy across multiple product lines and teams. Manages senior PMs and drives product vision at scale.
Leadership Development Manager
Master's Degree · $133,000
Design and manage leadership development programs that build the leadership capabilities required to execute business…
Lean / Six Sigma Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Applies Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste, reduce variation, and improve processes across…
Lean Six Sigma Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Help organisations implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve operational efficiency, reduce waste, and…
Learning & Development Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $133,000
Designs, implements, and evaluates training programs to enhance employee skills and organizational performance.
Learning & Development Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $69,280
Design, develop, and deliver learning programs that build employee skills, support career development, and drive…
Learning and Development Specialist (Corporate Training)
Bachelor's Degree · $69,280
Designs, develops, and implements training programs and materials to enhance employee skills and organizational…
Learning Experience Designer
Master's Degree · $77,440
Design engaging and effective learning experiences for corporate training, higher education, and online learning…
LEED Accredited Professional
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Lead the LEED certification process for commercial, residential, and institutional building projects by advising design…
LEED Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Guide building projects through the LEED certification process by advising on sustainable design strategies, managing…
Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Employment Law)
Associate's Degree · $62,890
Assist lawyers in employment law cases by conducting legal research, drafting documents, and managing case files.
Legal Consultant
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $159,670
Provides expert legal advice and strategic guidance to clients on various legal matters, often specializing in specific…
Legal Educator
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $128,500
Educates students and professionals on legal principles, theories, and practices, often within academic institutions or…
Legal Nurse Consultant
Associate's Degree · $97,550
Apply nursing expertise to legal cases, providing analysis and opinions on medical-related issues.
Legal Researcher
Bachelor's Degree · $62,890
Conducts in-depth legal research, analyzes statutes, regulations, case law, and legal articles to support attorneys,…
Legislative Aide
Bachelor's Degree · $72,110
Assists elected officials by conducting research, managing communications, and supporting legislative processes.