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 25 of 37 for careers that need a college degree.
1836 careers in Careers that need a college degree, page 25 of 37
Pathology Assistant
Master's Degree · $62,930
Assists pathologists by performing gross examination of surgical specimens, preparing tissue for histological…
Payments Product Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $109,820
Owns payment flows and infrastructure across authorization, routing, settlement, refunds and payment-method…
Payroll Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $149,230
Manage end-to-end payroll operations for a multi-state or global workforce, ensuring accurate and timely payroll…
PCB Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $76,870
Designs and develops layouts for printed circuit boards (PCBs) used in electronic devices, ensuring functionality,…
Penetration Tester
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
A penetration tester spends their days probing networks, web applications, and services to find security weaknesses…
Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker
Bachelor's Degree · $129,180
Penetration testers are paid by organisations to break into their own systems legally, finding weaknesses before real…
People Analytics Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $120,230
Apply data science and statistical analysis to HR data to generate insights that inform talent strategy, workforce…
People Operations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $149,280
Lead the day-to-day operations of the HR function at a high-growth startup or technology company, building and scaling…
Performance Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of business operations, marketing campaigns, or product performance,…
Performance Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Specializes in identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks in software systems through profiling, load testing,…
Performance Management Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,940
Design, implement, and continuously improve performance management systems that align individual and team goals with…
Performance Marketing Manager / Director
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Leads performance marketing across paid search, paid social, display, and affiliate channels, focusing on measurable…
Performance Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Analyzes and optimizes various aspects of business operations, marketing campaigns, or technical systems to improve…
Performance Testing Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,300
Specializes in performance and load testing; identifies bottlenecks and optimizes system performance.
Perfusionist
Bachelor's Degree · $74,310
Operate heart-lung machines and other life support equipment during cardiac surgery and other medical procedures.
Personal Financial Advisor
Bachelor's Degree · $105,070
Personal financial advisors build money strategies for clients by assessing income, debts, insurance, and investments.…
Personal Financial Advisor Solo Practice
Bachelor's Degree · $105,070
Manage financial assets, provide strategic investment advice, and develop comprehensive financial plans for individuals…
Petroleum Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $144,910
Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool…
Pharmaceutical Compliance Officer
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Ensures pharmaceutical operations comply with FDA, EMA, and global regulatory requirements, managing compliance…
Pharmaceutical Logistics Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $82,320
Coordinate the logistics of pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP)…
Pharmaceutical Packaging Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Designs and validates primary and secondary packaging systems for pharmaceutical products, ensuring drug stability,…
Pharmaceutical Pricing & Market Access Analyst
Master's Degree · $102,740
Develops pricing strategies and market access plans for pharmaceutical products, analyzing payer landscapes,…
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Bachelor's Degree · $104,920
Promotes and sells pharmaceutical products to physicians, pharmacists, and healthcare institutions, providing product…
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $107,230
Manages the end-to-end supply chain for pharmaceutical products including cold chain logistics, demand forecasting,…
Pharmacovigilance Manager
Master's Degree · $123,860
Oversee the pharmacovigilance system, ensuring the safety profile of pharmaceutical products, managing adverse event…
Philanthropic Advisor
Bachelor's Degree · $105,070
Philanthropic Advisors guide individuals, families, and organizations in their charitable giving strategies. They help…
Photojournalist
Bachelor's Degree · $44,660
Captures news events, human stories, and documentary subjects through still photography, working on assignment or…
Photonics Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Photonics engineers design light-based systems for applications like fibre-optic networks, medical lasers, and…
Photovoltaic Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Design, specify, and optimize photovoltaic solar energy systems for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale…
PHP / Laravel Developer (Senior)
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops web applications using PHP and Laravel framework, handling backend logic, API development, and enterprise…
Physical Education Teacher
Bachelor's Degree · $66,140
Instructs students in physical activities, sports, and fitness exercises, fostering physical health, teamwork, and…
Physical Security Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Protects an organization's tangible assets, personnel, and facilities by implementing and managing comprehensive…
Physician Assistant (Orthopedics)
Master's Degree · $135,880
Physician Assistants specializing in orthopedics work alongside orthopedic surgeons, providing diagnostic, therapeutic,…
Piping Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Designs piping systems for oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, and process industries, including pipe…
Pitchbook / Financial Modeling Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Creates high-quality pitchbook presentations and complex financial models for investment banking teams, specializing in…
Plastics / Injection Molding Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Designs and optimizes injection molding processes and tooling for plastic parts production, selecting materials,…
Platform Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Builds internal developer platforms; creates tools and infrastructure to improve developer productivity.
Platform Product Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Manages product strategy for platform ecosystems, balancing needs of multiple user segments (developers, partners,…
Podcast Content Producer / Audio Storyteller
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Develops podcast content strategy, writes episode outlines and scripts, conducts guest research, and shapes narrative…
Poet, Lyricist, and Creative Writer
Bachelor's Degree · $76,910
Poets, lyricists, and creative writers produce original poems, lyrics, scripts, and essays for publishers, musicians,…
Polar Logistics Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $82,320
Manages and coordinates the transportation, storage, and distribution of supplies, equipment, and personnel in polar…
Policy Analyst (Criminal Justice)
Master's Degree · $142,080
Analyzes criminal justice policies, programs, and legislation to provide recommendations for improvement. Conducts…
Policy Analyst (Energy)
Master's Degree · $142,080
Analyzes energy policies, regulations, and market trends to advise organizations on strategic decisions, regulatory…
Policy Analyst (Transportation Electrification)
Master's Degree · $101,110
Researches, analyzes, and develops policies and regulations to promote the adoption of electric vehicles and related…
Policy Analyst (Water)
Master's Degree · $142,080
Researches, analyzes, and evaluates water management, conservation, quality, and allocation policies to develop…
Political / Public Opinion Pollster
Master's Degree · $69,460
Designs and conducts public opinion polls and political surveys, analyzing voter attitudes, issue positions, and…
Political Correspondent / Political Reporter
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Covers government, elections, policy debates, and political campaigns for news outlets, analyzing legislative…
Polysomnographic Technologist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $50,290
Conduct sleep studies to diagnose and treat sleep disorders, monitoring brain waves, oxygen levels, and heart rate.
Port / Terminal Operations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $107,230
Manages port or terminal operations including vessel scheduling, cargo handling, yard management, and equipment…
Port Operations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $107,230
Oversee all aspects of port and terminal operations including vessel berthing, cargo handling, stevedoring, and…