Careers that need an advanced degree
Seven hundred and thirty-one careers where a graduate or doctoral credential is the standard entry path, careers where a master's, doctoral or professional credential is the standard entry path, including medicine, law, academic research and senior specialist roles. 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 10 of 15 for careers that need an advanced degree.
731 careers in Careers that need an advanced degree, page 10 of 15
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $357,417
Provide comprehensive medical care for high-risk pregnancies, diagnosing and treating maternal and fetal complications.
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's Degree · $79,350
Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original…
Mathematicians
Doctoral Degree · $121,680
Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and…
Media Ethics Officer / Standards Editor
Bachelor's in Journalism; law degree or ethics specialization preferred · $85,000
Oversees journalistic standards, ethics compliance, and editorial integrity for a news organization, investigating…
Mediator
Master's Degree · $71,540
Facilitate alternative resolution services for legal disputes by guiding negotiations, enforcing procedural matters,…
Medical Affairs Director
M.D., Ph.D., or Pharm.D. · $185,000
Leads medical affairs strategy for therapeutic areas, managing MSL teams, KOL engagement, medical education programs,…
Medical Affairs Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $120,000
Medical Affairs Specialists serve as scientific and medical experts, bridging the gap between pharmaceutical companies…
Medical Director
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $226,233
A Medical Director oversees the entire operations within a healthcare facility, including budgets, health law…
Medical Monitor / Safety Physician
M.D. with clinical experience; board certification preferred · $220,000
Provides medical oversight for clinical trials, reviewing safety data, adjudicating adverse events, and ensuring…
Medical Physicist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $172,250
Applies physics principles and techniques to medicine, primarily in radiation oncology and diagnostic imaging, to…
Medical Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $120,000
Conducts rigorous scientific investigations to advance medical knowledge and develop new treatments. Designs…
Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
Ph.D., Pharm.D., or M.D. · $165,000
Serves as the scientific and medical expert bridging pharmaceutical companies and healthcare professionals, providing…
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Doctoral Degree · $100,590
Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in…
Medical Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $250,000
Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and other medical conditions in patients. Conduct physical examinations, order…
Medicinal Chemist
Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry or Organic Chemistry · $115,000
Designs and synthesizes novel chemical compounds with therapeutic potential, optimizing molecular structures for drug…
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Master's Degree · $60,060
Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco,…
Mental Health Counselors
Master's Degree · $58,570
Counsel and advise individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health, with an emphasis on…
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Advisor
Bachelor's in Finance/Economics; MBA strongly preferred; CFA valued · $185,000
Advises corporate clients on buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, conducting target screening, valuation analysis,…
Metabolomics / Lipidomics Scientist
Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Metabolomics · $100,000
Analyzes small molecule metabolites and lipids in biological samples to understand metabolic pathways, disease…
Microsystems Engineers
Master's Degree · $117,750
Research, design, develop, or test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices.
Midwives
Post-Secondary Certificate · $60,250
Provide prenatal care and childbirth assistance.
Military Pilot
Bachelor's degree · $120,000
Operates military aircraft to perform missions such as combat, reconnaissance, transport, and training. Requires…
Military Senior Executive (Civilian Equivalent - SES)
Master's degree (often multiple advanced degrees) · $195,000
Serves as a senior civilian executive in the Department of Defense or military branch, managing large programs,…
ML Lead
Master's Degree · $185,000
Lead a team of machine learning engineers and scientists to design, build, and scale production ML systems, setting…
MLOps Lead
Bachelor's Degree · $175,000
Lead the design and operation of machine learning infrastructure, including model training pipelines, deployment…
Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Bachelor's Degree · $79,120
Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.
Molecular Biologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $95,000
Investigates the intricate molecular mechanisms of life, conducting experiments to understand cellular functions and…
Movement Coach / Physical Theater Practitioner
Master's degree (Physical Theater/Movement; Lecoq/Laban/Viewpoints training) · $52,000
Trains actors and performers in physical expression, body awareness, and movement techniques (Laban, Viewpoints, Lecoq,…
Movement Disorder Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $422,500
Diagnose and treat complex neurological conditions characterized by abnormal body movements, such as Parkinson's…
Museum Director / CEO (Major Institution)
Master's degree (PhD in Art History/Museum Studies common) · $145,000
Leads a major museum, overseeing collections, exhibitions, curatorial staff, fundraising, community engagement, and…
Music Label / Record Company CEO
Bachelor's degree (MBA/Music Business degree common) · $300,000
Leads a record label or music company, overseeing artist development, A&R, distribution, marketing, and music rights…
Mycologist
Ph.D. in Mycology, Microbiology, or Botany · $65,000
Studies fungi including mushrooms, molds, and yeasts, researching their biology, ecology, medicinal properties, and…
Nanoscientist / Nanotechnologist
Ph.D. in Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Physics, or Chemistry · $100,000
Researches and develops materials and devices at the nanoscale for applications in medicine, electronics, energy, and…
Nanosystems Engineers
Doctoral Degree · $117,750
Design, develop, or supervise the production of materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular…
Natural Gas to Hydrogen Transition Engineer
Master's Degree · $135,000
Support energy utilities and industrial companies in transitioning natural gas infrastructure and operations to…
Natural Sciences Managers
Bachelor's Degree · $161,180
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and…
Naturopathic Physicians
Doctoral Degree · $78,140
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases using a system of practice that is based on the natural healing capacity of…
Net Zero Strategy Manager
Master's Degree · $140,000
Develop and implement corporate net zero strategies that align business operations, supply chains, and investment…
Neurologists
Post-Doctoral Training · $90,895
Diagnose, manage, and treat disorders and diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, with a primarily…
Neuromarketing Researcher
Master's or Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, or Cognitive Science · $95,000
Applies neuroscience methods including EEG, eye tracking, facial coding, and biometrics to measure subconscious…
Neuropsychologists
Post-Doctoral Training · $64,910
Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to evaluate and diagnose disorders of higher cerebral functioning,…
Neuroscience Researcher (Pharma)
Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Neuropharmacology, or related field · $118,000
Investigates neurological disease mechanisms and develops CNS therapeutics, working across neuropharmacology,…
Neuroscientist
Doctoral or professional degree · $105,000
Neuroscientists study the nervous system to understand how the brain works, how it develops, and what goes wrong in…
Newspaper Editor-in-Chief / Managing Editor
Bachelor's in Journalism or Communications; Master's preferred for major outlets · $85,000
Leads editorial operations of a newspaper or news publication, setting editorial direction, managing staff, overseeing…
Newsroom Director / News Director
Bachelor's in Journalism or Broadcasting; MBA advantageous · $105,000
Leads all editorial and operational aspects of a television or radio newsroom, setting news strategy, managing budgets,…
Non-Profit Executive Director
Master's Degree · $130,000
Lead and oversee all strategic and operational aspects of a non-profit organization, ensuring its mission is achieved…
Nurse Anesthetists
Doctoral Degree · $223,210
Administer anesthesia, monitor patient's vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist…
Nurse Educator
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $80,250
Educates and trains future nursing professionals, combining clinical expertise with pedagogical skills to foster…
Nurse Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Oversees nursing staff, manages patient care units, and ensures compliance with healthcare regulations and standards to…
Nurse Midwives
Master's Degree · $128,790
Diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. May…