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 29 of 37 for careers that need a college degree.
1836 careers in Careers that need a college degree, page 29 of 37
Quantitative Trader
Bachelor's Degree · $78,660
Uses quantitative models and statistical analysis to identify trading opportunities and manage risk.
Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $78,740
Manages all costs relating to construction projects from feasibility through completion, providing cost planning, bills…
R&D Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Designs, develops, and optimizes new products, processes, or systems through scientific research and experimentation.…
Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $130,220
Design and implement radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems used to track shipments or goods.
Radio News Anchor / Newsreader
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Reads news bulletins on radio, delivering scripted and breaking news with clarity and authority, often anchoring hourly…
Radio News Reporter / Radio Journalist
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Reports news stories for radio broadcast, gathering audio interviews, writing scripts for spoken delivery, and filing…
Radio Producer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Produces radio programs by booking guests, researching topics, writing scripts, managing audio elements, screening…
Radio Station Manager / Program Director
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Manages overall operations of a radio station including programming strategy, on-air talent, advertising sales…
Radio Talk Show Host / Drive-Time Presenter
Bachelor's Degree · $47,340
Hosts live radio programs featuring interviews, audience call-ins, commentary, and discussion on news, politics,…
Railroad Operations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $107,230
Oversees and coordinates the daily operations of a railroad system, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with…
Range Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $73,010
Range managers oversee large tracts of land for ranchers, conservation agencies, and federal regulators, balancing…
Ranking Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Build and optimise machine learning ranking systems for feeds, search results, ads, and content recommendations. Design…
Rates Trader
Bachelor's Degree · $78,660
Trades interest rate instruments and manages interest rate risk exposure.
React Native / Cross-Platform Mobile Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Builds cross-platform mobile applications using React Native, Flutter, or similar frameworks, delivering native-quality…
Real Estate Auctioneer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $52,830
Conducts property auctions for residential and commercial real estate, managing bidding processes, creating competitive…
Real Estate Broker
High School Diploma · $73,220
Real estate brokers run firms, oversee agents, and negotiate their own listings. They review contracts, arrange…
Real Estate Brokerage CEO / Managing Broker
Bachelor's Degree · $73,220
Leads a real estate brokerage firm, overseeing agent recruitment, transaction management, market strategy, compliance,…
Real Estate Coach / Trainer
No Formal Education Needed · $69,280
Provides coaching, training, and mentorship to real estate agents and teams, teaching sales techniques, lead…
Real Estate Debt / Capital Markets Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Arranges debt financing for real estate transactions, analyzing loan structures, preparing loan packages, and matching…
Real Estate Development Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $114,990
Oversees the entire lifecycle of real estate development projects, from initial concept and feasibility studies to…
Real Estate Investment Sales Broker
Bachelor's Degree · $73,220
Specializes in the sale of income-producing investment properties including apartment buildings, office towers, and…
Real Estate Investor
No Formal Education Needed · $102,740
Acquires, manages, and sells real property assets to generate returns through rental income, capital appreciation, or…
Real Estate Market Research Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Conducts market research and analysis for real estate firms, tracking supply/demand dynamics, rental trends, vacancy…
Real Estate Marketing Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Develops and executes marketing strategies for real estate agencies, developers, and property portfolios, managing…
Real Estate Team Leader / Rainmaker
Bachelor's Degree · $73,220
Leads a high-performing real estate sales team, generating leads, mentoring agents, managing team operations, and…
Real Estate Underwriter
Bachelor's Degree · $76,690
Evaluates the risk and financial viability of real estate loan applications for banks, insurance companies, or mortgage…
Real-Time / Streaming Data Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $139,500
Builds real-time data processing systems using stream processing frameworks for use cases like fraud detection,…
Real-Time Rendering Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Creates real-time graphics and rendering solutions for interactive media. Optimizes 3D assets for real-time performance.
Real-Time Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops real-time systems; handles low-latency requirements and stream processing.
Real-World Evidence (RWE) Analyst
Master's Degree · $87,220
Analyzes real-world data from electronic health records, claims databases, and registries to generate evidence on drug…
Recommender Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Build and optimize recommendation engines that personalise content, products, and experiences for millions of users.…
Records Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $114,130
Plans, develops, implements, and administers recordkeeping systems and procedures for an organization. Manages the…
Recreation Worker
High School Diploma · $36,560
Recreation workers plan and lead activities for groups in community centres, parks, retirement homes, and summer camps.…
Recreational Therapist
Bachelor's Degree · $61,960
Plan, direct, or coordinate medically-approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other…
Recruiting Operations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $149,280
Optimize the end-to-end recruiting process by managing ATS configuration, developing recruiting metrics and dashboards,…
Regional Sales Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $148,270
Drive revenue growth by leading a team of sales professionals within a specific geographic region, developing…
Registered Nurse
Bachelor's Degree · $97,550
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records.…
Registered Nurse (RN)
Associate's Degree · $97,550
Registered Nurses provide direct patient care, administer medications, and educate patients and their families on…
Regulatory / Compliance Engineer (Products)
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Ensures products meet regulatory requirements and obtain necessary certifications (UL, CE, FDA, FCC) by managing…
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $141,900
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard…
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or…
Regulatory Compliance Officer
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Ensures an organization adheres to external laws and regulations, as well as internal policies. This involves…
Regulatory Submissions Specialist (eCTD)
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Prepares, compiles, and publishes electronic regulatory submissions (eCTD format) to FDA, EMA, and global health…
Rehabilitation Counselor
Master's Degree · $46,850
Help people with physical, mental, developmental, or emotional disabilities achieve their personal, career, and…
Release Engineer / Build Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Manages software release processes, build systems, artifact management, and deployment pipelines, ensuring reliable and…
Reliability Engineer (Mechanical)
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Ensures mechanical systems and equipment meet reliability and availability targets through failure mode analysis, life…
Relocation Program Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $75,940
Manage domestic and international employee relocation programs that support talent mobility and workforce deployment.…
Relocation Specialist / Corporate Relocation Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $75,940
Manages employee relocation programs for corporations, coordinating home sales, destination services, temporary…
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologist
Bachelor's Degree · $122,570
Remote sensing scientists process satellite, drone, and aircraft imagery for clients such as state agencies, utility…
Remote Sensing Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $122,570
Analyzes and interprets satellite imagery and aerial photographs to gather data about Earth's surface. Develops and…