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 11 of 15 for careers that need an advanced degree.
731 careers in Careers that need an advanced degree, page 11 of 15
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $120,000
Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic illnesses, performs physical exams, prescribes medication, and provides health…
Nurse Practitioners
Master's Degree · $129,210
Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on…
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's Degree · $79,940
Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers…
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Post-Doctoral Training · $90,895
Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women,…
Occupational Therapists
Master's Degree · $98,340
Assess, plan, and organize rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living…
Ocean & Tidal Energy Engineer
Master's Degree · $125,000
Design and develop wave energy converters, tidal stream turbines, and ocean thermal energy conversion systems to…
Offshore Wind Project Manager
Master's Degree · $160,000
Lead the development, permitting, construction, and commissioning of offshore wind energy projects from site assessment…
Oncology Research Scientist
Ph.D. in Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, or Pharmacology · $120,000
Conducts cancer biology research to identify therapeutic targets and develop novel anti-cancer treatments including…
Opera Singer (Professional)
Master's degree (Vocal Performance/Opera; DMA optional) · $62,000
Performs principal or ensemble roles in opera productions, requiring exceptional classical vocal technique, dramatic…
Operations Research Analysts
Master's Degree · $91,290
Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that…
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
Post-Doctoral Training · $90,895
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and help prevent disorders and diseases of the eye. May also provide vision…
Optometrists
Doctoral Degree · $134,830
Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system,…
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Post-Doctoral Training · $232,870
Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat…
Organic Chemist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $105,000
Organic chemists study the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation of carbon-containing…
Organizational Design Consultant
Master's Degree · $140,000
Analyze and redesign organizational structures, reporting relationships, spans of control, and operating models to…
Organizational Development Consultant
Master's Degree · $130,000
Design and facilitate organizational development interventions including culture transformation, leadership…
Orthodontists
Post-Doctoral Training · $228,780
Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign…
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
Master's or Doctoral Degree · $135,000
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.
Orthoptists
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate · $78,140
Diagnose and treat visual system disorders such as binocular vision and eye movement impairments.
Orthotists and Prosthetists
Master's Degree · $78,310
Design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients…
Outcomes Researcher (HEOR)
Ph.D. in Epidemiology, Health Services Research, or Outcomes Research · $110,000
Designs and conducts health outcomes research using real-world data, patient-reported outcomes, and observational…
Palaeontologist / Palaeobiologist
Ph.D. in Palaeontology, Geology, or Evolutionary Biology · $68,000
Studies fossilized organisms and ancient ecosystems to understand evolutionary history, extinction events, and…
Parasitologist
Ph.D. in Parasitology, Tropical Medicine, or Microbiology · $78,000
Studies parasitic organisms and their host interactions, researching tropical diseases, developing antiparasitic drugs,…
Patent Agent / Patent Scientist
Ph.D. in Science or Engineering + USPTO Registration · $105,000
Drafts and prosecutes patent applications for scientific inventions, conducting prior art searches and working with…
Pathologist Assistant
Master's Degree · $96,314
Assists pathologists in the examination and dissection of surgical specimens and in performing postmortem examinations.…
Pathologists' Assistant
Master's Degree · $105,000
Examine and dissect surgical specimens and perform postmortem examinations under the supervision of a pathologist. This…
Pediatric Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $220,000
Diagnose, treat, and manage complex medical conditions in infants, children, and adolescents by applying advanced…
Pediatric Surgeons
Master's or Doctoral Degree · $90,895
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat fetal abnormalities and birth defects, diseases, and injuries in fetuses,…
Pediatricians, General
Post-Doctoral Training · $210,130
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries in children. May refer patients to specialists for further…
Performing Arts Organization Director (Symphony / Theater / Ballet)
Bachelor's degree (MFA/MBA/Arts Administration common) · $130,000
Leads a performing arts organization such as a symphony orchestra, theater company, or ballet, overseeing artistic…
Periodontist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $280,000
Diagnoses, treats, and prevents diseases of the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. Performs surgical…
Pharmaceutical Business Development Manager
MBA + Life Sciences background; Ph.D./M.D. advantageous · $145,000
Identifies and evaluates strategic partnerships, licensing opportunities, and M&A targets for pharmaceutical companies,…
Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist
Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Chemistry · $105,000
Develops drug delivery systems and dosage forms (tablets, injectables, topicals) by optimizing formulations for…
Pharmaceutical Patent Agent / IP Specialist
Ph.D. in Chemistry/Biology + Patent Bar; J.D. for Patent Attorney · $145,000
Manages intellectual property strategy for pharmaceutical innovations, drafting and prosecuting patents, conducting…
Pharmaceutical Process Development Scientist
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Pharmaceutical Sciences · $110,000
Develops and optimizes chemical and biological manufacturing processes for drug substances, scaling from bench to pilot…
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Writer / Medical Writer
Ph.D. or Master's in Life Sciences · $95,000
Prepares regulatory submission documents, clinical study reports, investigator brochures, and scientific publications…
Pharmaceutical Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $120,000
Develops and tests new drugs and therapies, ensuring their safety and efficacy through rigorous research and…
Pharmacists
Doctoral Degree · $137,480
Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about…
Pharmacoeconomist
Ph.D. in Health Economics, Pharmacoeconomics, or Epidemiology · $120,000
Conducts economic evaluations of pharmaceutical interventions including cost-effectiveness, cost-utility, and budget…
Pharmacogenomics Specialist
Pharm.D. or Ph.D. in Pharmacogenomics, Genetics, or Pharmacology · $110,000
Applies pharmacogenomic knowledge to personalize drug therapy, interpreting genetic test results to optimize medication…
Pharmacokineticist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $155,000
Analyzes the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs to optimize dosing strategies and improve…
Pharmacometrician / PK-PD Scientist
Ph.D. in Pharmacometrics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Applied Mathematics · $135,000
Applies mathematical and statistical modeling to characterize drug pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, supporting…
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral Degree · $78,050
Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who…
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
Doctoral Degree · $78,140
Diagnose and treat disorders requiring physiotherapy to provide physical, mental, and occupational rehabilitation.
Physical Therapists
Doctoral Degree · $101,020
Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase…
Physician Assistant (Dermatology)
Master's Degree · $120,000
Physician Assistants specializing in dermatology diagnose and treat skin conditions, perform minor surgical procedures,…
Physician Assistant (PA)
Master's Degree · $133,260
Examine patients, diagnose illnesses, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications as part of a healthcare team.…
Physician Assistants
Master's Degree · $133,260
Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete…
Physicians, Pathologists
Post-Doctoral Training · $97,272
Diagnose diseases and conduct lab tests using organs, body tissues, and fluids. Includes medical examiners.
Physicists
Doctoral Degree · $166,290
Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise…