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 30 of 37 for careers that need a college degree.
1836 careers in Careers that need a college degree, page 30 of 37
Remote Sensing Technician
Bachelor's Degree · $62,280
Remote sensing technicians process aerial and satellite data for environmental agencies, agricultural clients, and city…
Renewable Energy Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Advise clients on how to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energy sources, assisting organizations in…
Renewable Energy Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Design, analyze, and optimize renewable energy systems including solar, wind, geothermal, and energy storage projects…
Renewable Energy Finance Associate
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Support the structuring, execution, and management of project finance transactions for renewable energy assets…
Renewable Energy Procurement Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $77,710
Manage corporate renewable energy procurement programs including power purchase agreements, renewable energy…
Renewable Energy Project Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $141,900
Renewable energy project managers guide clean power developments from contract signing to grid connection, coordinating…
Research and Development Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Designs, develops, and tests innovative products and systems, applying scientific principles and engineering…
Research Compliance Officer
Master's Degree · $80,730
Ensures research activities comply with federal regulations, institutional policies, and ethical standards, managing…
Research Data Manager / Data Steward
Master's Degree · $139,500
Manages research data throughout its lifecycle, implementing FAIR data principles, developing data management plans,…
Research Operations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $105,770
Manages the operational infrastructure of a market research function including vendor management, technology platforms,…
Responsible AI Program Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $102,320
Lead the cross-functional programmes that embed responsible AI practices into product development and deployment…
Restructuring & Distressed Debt Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Advises on corporate restructurings, distressed debt situations, and bankruptcy transactions.
Retail / Store Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $75,240
Designs retail environments, store layouts, and branded commercial spaces that optimize customer flow, merchandise…
Retail Area Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $105,770
Lead and develop a portfolio of retail stores across a geographic area, driving commercial performance, operational…
Retail Buyer
Bachelor's Degree · $77,710
Select, negotiate, and manage the product ranges that a retailer offers to customers, balancing trend, quality,…
Retail Leasing Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $69,990
Specializes in leasing retail spaces within shopping centers, high streets, and mixed-use developments, curating tenant…
Retail Marketing Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Plan and execute marketing campaigns and customer communications for a retail brand, driving footfall, online traffic,…
Retail Merchandiser
Bachelor's Degree · $82,320
Optimise the allocation, distribution, and replenishment of stock across a retail network to maximise sales and…
Retail Operations Manager
High School Diploma · $105,770
Oversees the daily operations of retail stores, ensuring efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.…
Retail Property and Store Development Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $69,990
Manage a retailer's property portfolio and new store development programme, identifying and securing new retail…
Retail Training and Development Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $133,000
Design and deliver training and development programmes for retail teams, building the product knowledge, customer…
Retention Product Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $109,820
Develops product experiences that increase sustained, healthy use by identifying churn drivers, strengthening recurring…
Retirement Planner
Bachelor's Degree · $105,070
Manage financial assets, provide strategic investment advice, and develop comprehensive financial plans for individuals…
Retrieval-Augmented Generation Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Build and optimize RAG systems that ground large language model outputs in retrieved documents, databases, and…
Revenue Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $69,250
Optimise hotel or hospitality revenue through dynamic pricing, inventory management, and distribution channel strategy.…
Revenue Operations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $148,270
Manages revenue operations processes across sales, marketing, and CS, overseeing CRM systems, pipeline reporting,…
Reverse Logistics Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $107,230
Oversees the management of product returns, refurbishment, recycling, and disposal processes to recover value, reduce…
Rewards & Recognition Program Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $149,230
Design, implement, and manage employee recognition and total rewards programs that reinforce organizational values,…
Rigging Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Creates digital skeletons and control systems for 3D characters and objects. Develops rigs that enable animators to…
Robotics Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Develops robotic systems; works on automation, control systems, and robotics software.
Robotics Process Automation (RPA) Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
An RPA developer watches how people work, then writes bot scripts using platforms like UiPath or Automation Anywhere to…
Rotating Equipment Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Specializes in the design, selection, operation, and maintenance of rotating machinery including turbines, compressors,…
Roughneck
High School Diploma · $46,960
Roughnecks perform physically demanding tasks on oil and gas drilling rigs, assisting in the drilling process by…
Route Optimization Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $88,940
Analyzes and optimizes delivery routes and transportation networks using mathematical models and optimization software…
Ruby on Rails Developer (Senior)
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Develops web applications using Ruby on Rails, handling full-stack development, database design, API development, and…
Rust Backend Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops high-performance backend systems using Rust; emphasizes memory safety and concurrent systems.
Rust Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops systems software, infrastructure tools, and performance-critical applications using Rust, leveraging its…
S&OP Manager (Sales & Operations Planning)
Bachelor's Degree · $107,230
Facilitates the integrated sales and operations planning process to align demand forecasts, supply capacity, and…
SaaS Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops Software-as-a-Service platforms; handles multi-tenancy and subscription management.
SaaS founder (B2B)
No Formal Education Needed · $72,000 - $88,000 owner take-home/SDE
SaaS founder (B2B) builds, sells and operates a subscription software company for business customers, owning product…
SaaS Operations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $175,140
Manages the operational aspects of a SaaS business including billing, provisioning, infrastructure monitoring, SLA…
Safety & Health Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $90,150
Develop and manage workplace safety and health programs to prevent injuries, illnesses, and fatalities and ensure…
Safety and Health Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $115,160
Designs and implements safety programs, inspects workplaces for hazards, and ensures compliance with health and safety…
Safety Inspector (Railroad)
Bachelor's Degree · $92,100
Inspects railroad equipment, tracks, and operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.…
Safety Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $90,150
Plans, implements, and oversees the company's safety programs to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety…
Safety Officer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,150
Safety Officers are responsible for ensuring the health and safety of employees within a workplace. They develop and…
Sales Compensation Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $78,210
Designs, implements, and administers sales incentive programs and compensation plans.
Sales Enablement Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $133,000
Develops and delivers training programs, sales playbooks, competitive intelligence, and tools that help sales teams…
Sales Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $124,900
Sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate…
Sales Engineer (Technology)
Bachelor's Degree · $124,900
Combines deep technical knowledge with sales skills to sell complex technology products, providing technical validation…