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 5 of 37 for careers that need a college degree.
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Broadcast Journalist
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Investigates, researches, and presents news and current affairs content for television, radio, and online platforms.…
Broadcast News Writer
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Writes news scripts for television and radio broadcasts, converting wire stories and reporter notes into concise,…
Broadcast Producer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Broadcast Producers oversee the creation of television, radio, or online broadcast content. This involves managing all…
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $141,900
Brownfield redevelopment specialists manage the cleanup and reuse of contaminated former industrial sites, coordinating…
Budget Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $91,640
Budget analysts review financial documents, compare proposed spending against actual results, and prepare reports that…
Building Inspector (Private Sector)
Bachelor's Degree · $74,690
Carry out building control inspections on behalf of approved inspectors or local authorities to ensure compliance with…
Building Performance Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Evaluates and optimizes the energy efficiency, sustainability, and overall operational performance of buildings. This…
Building Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $74,690
A Building Scientist applies scientific principles to the design, construction, and operation of buildings, focusing on…
Business / Financial Journalist
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Reports on business, economics, financial markets, corporate affairs, and personal finance for news outlets, analyzing…
Business Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Bridges business needs and technology solutions by analyzing processes, gathering requirements, and translating…
Business Continuity Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Develops, implements, and manages strategies to mitigate risks and ensure an organization's ability to continue…
Business Continuity Planner
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Business continuity planners write and test recovery strategies so organisations can keep operating when systems fail…
Business Development Manager (Renewables)
Bachelor's Degree · $148,270
Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities in the renewable energy sector, including project development…
Business Intelligence Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $120,230
Business intelligence analysts query databases, build dashboards, and answer data requests from teams across an…
Business Intelligence Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $120,230
Designs and builds BI solutions including data models, dashboards, reports, and self-service analytics platforms that…
Business Intelligence Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $175,140
Leads the development and execution of business intelligence strategies, leveraging data to drive informed…
Business Operations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $105,770
Oversee the day-to-day operational functions of a business unit or organisation, ensuring efficient processes,…
Business Systems Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Analyzes an organization's business processes and systems, identifying areas for improvement and developing solutions.…
Buy-Side Equity Research Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Conducts equity research for hedge funds, asset managers, or pension funds to support internal portfolio management and…
Buyer
Bachelor's Degree · $77,710
Strategically procures goods, materials, and services essential for an organization's operations. This role involves…
Buyer's Agent / Buyer's Advocate
High School Diploma · $52,830
Represents property buyers exclusively throughout the purchasing process, conducting market research, identifying…
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Product
Bachelor's Degree · $77,710
Farm product buyers source crops, livestock, and timber for processors, wholesalers, and export brokers, spending most…
Cabinetmaker
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,680
Designs, constructs, and repairs wooden cabinets, furniture, and fixtures using a variety of materials and tools.…
Caching Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Specializes in caching strategies; implements Redis, Memcached, and other caching solutions.
CAD/CAM Engineer
Associate's Degree · $104,110
Develops and manages computer-aided design and manufacturing workflows, creating 3D models, generating CNC toolpaths,…
Campaign Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $133,660
Develops, executes, and optimizes marketing campaigns across various channels to achieve business objectives,…
Campus Recruiting Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $149,280
Develop and manage university recruiting programs that build diverse early-career talent pipelines for internship and…
Capacity Planning Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $99,130
Plans infrastructure capacity; forecasts growth and optimizes resource allocation.
Carbon Accountant
Bachelor's Degree · $83,680
Measure, report, and verify greenhouse gas emissions for organisations, projects, and supply chains. Develop emissions…
Carbon Accounting Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $83,680
Develop, manage, and report organizational greenhouse gas inventories in accordance with the GHG Protocol Corporate…
Carbon Market Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Analyzes carbon markets, policies, and projects to identify investment opportunities and manage emissions trading…
Carbon Market Trader
Bachelor's Degree · $78,660
Execute trades in voluntary and compliance carbon markets including EU ETS, California Cap-and-Trade, RGGI, and…
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
Bachelor's Degree · $65,030
Middle school CTE teachers introduce young adolescents to hands-on subjects like woodworking, coding, and food prep…
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
Bachelor's Degree · $66,270
Career and technical education teachers at the secondary level teach trade skills like welding, culinary arts, or…
Carrier Relations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $107,230
Manages relationships with transportation carriers including contract negotiation, performance monitoring, capacity…
Cartographer
Bachelor's Degree · $81,390
Collects, analyzes, and interprets geographic information to design, create, and update maps and related products using…
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $81,390
Cartographers and photogrammetrists process satellite imagery, aerial photos, and survey data into maps that planners,…
Case Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $56,730
Advocates for clients to ensure access to necessary services, coordinating care plans and resources to support…
Case Study Writer / Customer Story Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $76,910
Interviews customers and writes compelling case studies, success stories, and testimonials that demonstrate product…
Cash Management Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Manages an organization's daily cash balances, liquidity, and financial transactions. Prepares cash flow forecasts,…
Casting Director
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Manages the casting process for theater, film, television, and commercial productions, identifying and auditioning…
Category Manager (Procurement)
Bachelor's Degree · $148,080
Manages specific procurement categories by developing sourcing strategies, conducting market analysis, and building…
Catering Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $69,390
Oversees all aspects of catering operations, including planning, coordinating, and executing events, managing staff,…
Cell Therapy Manufacturing Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $57,510
Manages the production of cell-based therapies (CAR-T, stem cells) in cleanroom environments, ensuring aseptic…
CEO - Startup (Early Stage / Founder CEO)
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads an early-stage startup as founder or hired CEO, responsible for product-market fit, fundraising, team building,…
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $236,590
Administer anesthesia and monitor patients during surgical, obstetrical, and trauma procedures.
Chamber of Commerce President / CEO
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a local, regional, or national chamber of commerce, promoting business interests, economic development, and…
Change Management Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Design and implement change management strategies and plans that support organizational transformations including…
Chaos Engineer / Resilience Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Tests system resilience; implements chaos engineering practices and tools.
Character Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Creates visual identities for characters in various media, including video games, animation, and comics. Develops…