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 9 of 37 for careers that need a college degree.
1836 careers in Careers that need a college degree, page 9 of 37
Corporate Trainer
Bachelor's Degree · $69,280
Corporate Trainers are responsible for improving employees' skills, performance, productivity, and quality of work.…
Cost Accountant
Bachelor's Degree · $83,680
Track, analyze, and report on the costs associated with manufacturing processes or services to improve profitability.
Cost Estimator
Bachelor's Degree · $78,740
Cost estimators read blueprints and scope documents to calculate what a project or product will cost to build or make.…
Cost Optimization Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Optimizes cloud costs; analyzes spending and implements cost-saving strategies.
Costume Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $80,960
Designs costumes for film, television, theatre, and live events, researching periods and characters, creating sketches,…
Counterparty Risk Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $117,330
Manages counterparty credit risk for treasury and trading operations; monitors exposure and enforces limits.
Counterterrorism Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $93,790
Analyzes intelligence to identify, assess, and counter terrorist threats. Develops strategies and provides…
Course Creator Online Educator
Bachelor's Degree · $66,140
Develops and delivers online courses, sharing expertise and educating a global audience.
Creative Director (Video/Motion)
Bachelor's Degree · $114,850
Leads creative vision for video and motion projects. Develops concepts, directs creative teams, and ensures artistic…
Creative Producer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Manages creative projects from concept to completion. Balances creative vision with production logistics and budgets.
Creative Strategist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Develops creative strategies that connect brand positioning, audience insights, and cultural trends to guide creative…
Creative Technologist
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Bridge the gap between creative concepts and technical execution by experimenting with new technologies to develop…
Creator Economy Manager / Creator Partnerships Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Manages relationships with content creators and influencers on behalf of a platform or brand, overseeing creator…
Credit Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $83,510
A credit analyst examines financial records and payment data to judge whether applicants can repay a loan. The written…
Credit Analyst (Commercial Lending)
Bachelor's Degree · $83,510
Analyzes financial data and creditworthiness of businesses seeking commercial loans. Prepares comprehensive credit…
Credit Counselor
Bachelor's Degree · $52,230
Credit counselors meet with clients one on one to review budgets, check credit reports, and map out debt management…
Credit Portfolio Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $83,510
A Credit Portfolio Manager oversees and manages a company's credit portfolio, ensuring optimal performance and…
Credit Research Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $83,510
Conducts deep-dive credit analysis on corporate issuers, assessing creditworthiness, default risk, and recovery rates…
Credit Risk Analyst (Banking)
Bachelor's Degree · $117,330
Assesses counterparty and borrower credit risk for lending and trading activities, developing credit models, setting…
Credit Trader
Bachelor's Degree · $78,660
Trades corporate bonds, credit derivatives, and manages credit risk exposure.
Crime / Court Reporter
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Covers criminal justice, court proceedings, law enforcement, and crime stories for news outlets, attending trials,…
Crime Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $93,790
Analyze crime data and intelligence using statistical methods and GIS tools to identify patterns, trends, and hot…
Crime Scene Investigator CSI
Bachelor's Degree · $72,060
Collects and analyzes physical evidence from crime scenes to aid in criminal investigations.
Criminal Defense Attorney
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $159,670
Advise clients on legal matters, represent them in court, and draft legal documents. This role demands meticulous…
Crisis Communications Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $146,910
Develop and execute communications strategies to protect and restore organisational reputation during crises including…
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Master's Degree · $60,280
Provides immediate support and intervention to individuals experiencing emotional, mental, or behavioral crises,…
Crisis Management Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Develops and implements strategies to prepare for, respond to, and recover from crises, safeguarding an organization's…
Critical Care Nurse
Bachelor's Degree · $97,550
Critical care nurses monitor unstable patients in the ICU or cardiac unit, managing ventilators, IV drips, and arterial…
CRM Administrator
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Manages and optimizes customer relationship management (CRM) systems to enhance customer interactions and streamline…
CRO Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Optimize website and digital asset performance by analyzing user behavior, conducting A/B tests, and implementing…
Cross-border E-commerce Logistics Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $107,230
Manage the international logistics and customs compliance of a cross-border e-commerce business, ensuring efficient and…
Cruise Director
Bachelor's Degree · $38,120
Oversee all entertainment, activities, and guest experience programming aboard a cruise ship, leading a team of…
Cruise Ship Officer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $92,460
Serve as a licensed deck or engineering officer aboard a cruise ship, responsible for navigation, vessel safety,…
Cryptocurrency / DeFi Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Cryptocurrency and DeFi analysts audit smart contracts, model token economics, and build on-chain dashboards to assess…
CTO (Chief Technology Officer)
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Chief Technology Officer; responsible for technology strategy and innovation across organization.
Culinary Instructor
Associate's Degree · $63,820
Instructs and guides aspiring culinary professionals in various cooking techniques, kitchen management, and food…
Cultural Center / Arts Council Director
Bachelor's Degree · $80,390
Leads a community cultural center, arts council, or cultural affairs agency, overseeing arts programming, grants,…
Cultural Policy Analyst
Master's Degree · $142,080
Analyzes and develops policies related to arts, culture, and heritage, advising governments and organizations on…
Cultural Resource Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $70,770
Manages and preserves cultural heritage sites and resources by identifying, evaluating, and documenting valuable…
Culture & Values Champion
Bachelor's Degree · $75,940
Develop and steward the organization's culture and values by designing culture activation programs, facilitating…
Culture Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,940
Develops and implements strategies to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture, aligning with organizational…
Curriculum Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $77,440
Designs and develops engaging educational content and learning experiences for various audiences, ensuring alignment…
Customer Advocacy Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Builds and nurtures relationships with satisfied customers to turn them into advocates for the brand.
Customer Education Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $133,000
Develops and delivers educational content and programs to help customers effectively use products.
Customer Experience (CX) Researcher
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Maps and measures customer journeys across touchpoints, using Voice of Customer programs, NPS, CSAT, and journey…
Customer Experience Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Analyzes customer feedback, behavioral data, and experience metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for…
Customer Marketing Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Develops and executes marketing strategies to drive customer engagement, retention, and advocacy.
Customer Success Manager (Enterprise)
Bachelor's Degree · $69,500
A Customer Success Manager (Enterprise) runs quarterly business reviews, tracks usage data, and coordinates internal…
Customer Success Operations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $105,770
Optimizes processes, tools, and data to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of customer success teams.
Customs Broker
Certificate or Vocational Training · $80,730
Prepare and submit customs declarations for imported and exported goods on behalf of importers and exporters, ensuring…