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 35 of 37 for careers that need a college degree.
1836 careers in Careers that need a college degree, page 35 of 37
Talent Scout
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Identifies, evaluates, and recruits individuals with specific talents or skills for organizations, often in sports,…
Tax Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,570
Oversee tax compliance, planning, and strategy for an organization, ensuring adherence to tax laws and minimizing…
Tech Lead
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Leads technical direction of a team; mentors engineers and makes architectural decisions.
Technical / Chartist Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Analyzes price charts, trading volume, and technical indicators to identify trading patterns and generate buy/sell…
Technical Account Manager (TAM)
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Serves as the primary technical point of contact for enterprise customers post-sale, ensuring successful product…
Technical Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $55,490
Integrates artistic content into game engines, bridging the gap between creative and programming teams. Develops tools…
Technical Artist (XR)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Bridge the gap between art and technology in XR development by optimizing assets, developing tools, and implementing…
Technical Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Technical Consultants advise clients on how to best use technology to meet their business objectives. They analyze…
Technical Content Writer (B2B / SaaS)
Bachelor's Degree · $90,390
Translates complex technical concepts into clear, engaging content for B2B and SaaS audiences, producing developer…
Technical Director (VFX)
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Bridges art and technology in VFX production. Develops tools, pipelines, and technical solutions for complex VFX…
Technical Lead
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Leads software development teams, architects technical solutions, and ensures the delivery of high-quality, scalable…
Technical Program Manager (Space)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,320
Manages complex technical programs within the space industry, overseeing project lifecycles from conception to…
Technical Program Manager (TPM)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,320
Coordinates complex, cross-functional technical programs spanning multiple engineering teams, managing dependencies,…
Technical Support Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $61,860
Provides advanced technical troubleshooting and support for software or hardware products, diagnosing complex issues…
Technical Trainer
Bachelor's Degree · $69,280
Technical Trainers educate individuals and groups on the use of technology products, software, or systems. They develop…
Technical Writer / Documentation Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,390
Creates and maintains technical documentation for software products including API references, developer guides,…
Technology Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Technology Consultants advise organizations on how to best use information technology to achieve their business…
Technology Journalist / Tech Reporter
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Covers the technology industry including startups, big tech companies, AI, cybersecurity, and digital culture,…
Technology Transfer Officer
Master's Degree · $83,050
Manages the commercialization of university and research institute inventions, evaluating disclosures, filing patents,…
Tenant Representative / Tenant Advisor
Bachelor's Degree · $73,220
Exclusively represents commercial tenants in lease negotiations, site selection, and workplace strategy, ensuring…
Territory Sales Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $148,270
Manages sales activities within a specific geographic territory to achieve sales targets.
Test Engineer (Physical Products)
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Designs and executes physical testing programs for products and components, including environmental, mechanical,…
Textile Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $46,080
Creates original designs and patterns for fabrics and other textile products, blending artistic vision with technical…
Textile Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $83,910
Textile designers create patterns, prints, and structures for woven, knitted, printed, or embellished fabrics. They…
Textile Designer / Surface Pattern Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $83,910
Creates patterns, prints, and textures for fabrics, wallpaper, ceramics, and other surfaces, combining artistic…
Texture Artist
No Formal Education Needed · $102,030
Create surface details and visual properties for 3D models, characters, and environments in video games, films, and…
Theatre Director
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Interpret and stage theatrical productions by guiding actors, designers, and production teams to realise a unified…
Theatrical Costume Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $80,960
Designs costumes for theater, opera, dance, and film productions, researching period styles, creating sketches and…
Theatrical Lighting Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $68,060
Designs lighting for theatrical productions, dance, opera, and live events, creating visual atmospheres that support…
Theatrical Sound Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $73,130
Designs the sonic environment for theatrical productions including sound effects, ambient soundscapes, music playback,…
Thermal / Heat Transfer Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Analyzes and designs thermal management systems for electronics, aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications,…
Thermal Energy Storage Engineer
Master's Degree · $104,110
Design and optimize thermal energy storage systems including molten salt, chilled water, ice storage, and phase change…
Think Tank Senior Fellow
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $142,080
Conduct in-depth research, analyze policy issues, and contribute to public discourse through publications,…
Third-party Logistics (3PL) Account Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $148,270
Manage the commercial and operational relationship between a third-party logistics provider and its clients, ensuring…
Thought Leadership Strategist / Executive Ghostwriter
No Formal Education Needed · $76,910
Develops and executes thought leadership programs for executives and brands, ghostwriting articles, LinkedIn posts,…
Threat Intelligence Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Collects, analyzes, and disseminates cyber threat intelligence from open-source, commercial, and classified feeds,…
Tooling Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Designs and develops tooling, jigs, fixtures, molds, and dies for manufacturing processes, optimizing tool life,…
Tools Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops and maintains software tools that enhance developer productivity, automate workflows, and improve the overall…
Tools Programmer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops and maintains software tools used in game development, ensuring efficient workflows for artists, designers,…
Total Rewards Director
Bachelor's Degree · $149,230
Develops and executes comprehensive compensation and benefits strategies to attract, motivate, and retain top talent,…
Toy / Game Product Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $83,910
Designs physical toys, board games, and play products for children and adults, combining creativity, child development…
Trade Compliance / Surveillance Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Monitors trading activity for potential market abuse, insider trading, and regulatory violations, managing surveillance…
Trade Compliance Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Manages trade compliance activities including export controls, sanctions screening, denied party checks, and trade…
Trademark Attorney
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $159,670
Advise clients on legal matters, represent them in court, and draft legal documents. This role demands meticulous…
Traffic Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Designs and optimizes traffic flow, signal systems, intersection geometry, and transportation safety improvements for…
Training & Development Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $133,000
Lead the design, development, and delivery of organizational learning and development programs that build employee…
Training and Development Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $69,280
Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational…
Transportation Electrification Planner
Bachelor's Degree · $89,320
Develop comprehensive transportation electrification strategies for municipalities, transit agencies, and fleet…
Transportation Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Transportation engineers design roads, intersections, and traffic systems for cities and state agencies. They draft…
Transportation Inspector
High School Diploma · $92,100
Transportation inspectors check cargo, vehicles, and freight documents at railyards, weigh stations, and shipping…