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 14 of 15 for careers that need an advanced degree.
731 careers in Careers that need an advanced degree, page 14 of 15
Sports General Manager / Director of Athletics
Bachelor's degree (MBA/MS in Sports Management common) · $250,000
Leads the athletic operations of a professional team or university athletic department, overseeing player personnel,…
Sports League Commissioner / Executive Director
Bachelor's degree (JD/MBA common) · $800,000
Leads a professional or amateur sports league, overseeing rules, competition integrity, broadcast deals, expansion,…
Sports Medicine Physicians
Doctoral Degree · $78,140
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical…
Sports Nutritionist / Performance Dietitian
Master's degree (Nutrition/Dietetics; RD credential required) · $68,000
Develops individualized nutrition plans to optimize athletic performance, recovery, and body composition, advising on…
Sports Physical Therapist
Doctoral degree (DPT; Sports Residency/Fellowship valued) · $95,000
Specializes in rehabilitation of sports-related injuries, designing progressive return-to-sport programs, performing…
Sports Psychologist
Doctoral degree (PhD/PsyD in Sport Psychology or Clinical Psychology) · $92,000
Applies psychological principles to optimize athletic performance, helping athletes manage competition anxiety, build…
Sports Team President / CEO
Bachelor's degree (MBA common) · $500,000
Leads the business operations of a professional sports team, overseeing revenue, sponsorships, ticket sales, marketing,…
Staff Software Engineer
Bachelor's degree in CS (MS common) · $220,000
Senior individual contributor who drives technical direction across multiple teams, designs complex systems, mentors…
Standards Body / Accreditation Organization CEO
Master's degree (relevant field + management) · $200,000
Leads an organization that develops standards, provides accreditation, or certifies products/services/institutions,…
Startup Founder
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Conceive, develop, and launch new business ventures, securing funding, building teams, and driving initial market…
State Agency Director / Commissioner
Master's degree (MPA/JD/MBA common) · $160,000
Leads a state government department or agency, overseeing state programs, regulatory functions, budgets, and a state…
Statisticians
Master's Degree · $103,300
Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize…
Stem Cell Researcher
Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, or Regenerative Medicine · $105,000
Investigates stem cell biology including pluripotency, differentiation, and regenerative potential, developing…
Strategic Consultant
Master's Degree · $130,000
Advise organizations on high-level decisions to enhance overall performance by analyzing market trends, competitive…
Strategy Consultant
Bachelor's in Business or Economics; MBA from top school strongly preferred · $115,000
Helps organizations define long-term strategic direction, evaluate market opportunities, and make critical decisions on…
Structural Biologist / Crystallographer
Ph.D. in Structural Biology, Biochemistry, or Biophysics · $105,000
Determines three-dimensional structures of proteins and macromolecular complexes using X-ray crystallography, cryo-EM,…
Structural Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Civil/Structural Engineering; Master's common) · $105,000
Designs and analyzes structural systems for buildings, bridges, towers, and other structures, ensuring they safely…
Structured Products Specialist
Master's in Financial Engineering, Math, or Quantitative Finance; CFA/FRM valued · $160,000
Designs and prices complex structured financial products including CLOs, CDOs, asset-backed securities, and bespoke…
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Master's Degree · $58,570
Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders.…
Substance Abuse Counselor
Master's Degree · $59,350
Provides expert care and support to individuals struggling with substance use disorders. Counsels clients individually…
Supply Chain Director / VP of Supply Chain Operations
Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering; MBA preferred · $165,000
Oversees end-to-end supply chain strategy including procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution to optimize…
Survey Methodologist / Sampling Statistician
Ph.D. in Survey Methodology, Statistics, or Biostatistics · $95,000
Designs statistically rigorous survey instruments, sampling frames, and weighting methodologies for government…
Survey Researchers
Bachelor's Degree · $63,380
Plan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives,…
Sustainable Design Architect
Master's Degree · $105,000
Design high-performance buildings and urban spaces that minimize environmental impact through passive design…
Synthetic Biologist
Ph.D. in Synthetic Biology, Molecular Biology, or Bioengineering · $115,000
Engineers biological systems and organisms with novel functions by designing genetic circuits, metabolic pathways, and…
Systems Engineer (Hardware / Product)
Bachelor's degree (Engineering; Master's common; INCOSE CSEP valued) · $120,000
Manages the integration of mechanical, electrical, software, and thermal subsystems into complex products, defining…
Talent Management Consultant
Master's Degree · $135,000
Design and implement integrated talent management strategies that connect recruiting, onboarding, performance…
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
Bachelor's Degree · $44,930
Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support…
Technical Program Manager (Hardware)
Bachelor's degree (Engineering; MBA/Master's valued) · $145,000
Manages complex hardware product development programs spanning multiple engineering disciplines, coordinating…
Technology Consultant (Management Consulting)
Bachelor's degree (MBA from top school common) · $155,000
Advises enterprise clients on technology strategy, digital transformation, system selection, and IT organizational…
Theater Director / Artistic Director
Bachelor's degree (Theater; MFA strongly preferred) · $78,000
Interprets scripts and leads the creative vision of theatrical productions, directing actors, collaborating with…
Think Tank Director / President
PhD or Master's degree (policy/economics/law) · $220,000
Leads a policy research institute or think tank, directing research agendas, publishing policy papers, engaging with…
Threat Hunter
Bachelor's Degree · $130,000
Proactively search for hidden threats, adversary activity, and indicators of compromise within an organisation's…
Toxicologist
Ph.D. in Toxicology or Pharmacology · $95,000
Evaluates the safety of pharmaceutical compounds, chemicals, and consumer products by studying their adverse effects on…
Treasury / Liquidity Manager (Bank)
Bachelor's or Master's in Finance; CFA/CTP (Certified Treasury Professional) valued · $145,000
Manages the bank's liquidity position and funding strategy, forecasting cash flows, maintaining regulatory liquidity…
Tribology Engineer
Master's degree (Mechanical Engineering / Materials Science; PhD common) · $105,000
Specializes in friction, wear, and lubrication science for mechanical systems, designing bearing systems, selecting…
Tunnel Engineer
Master's degree (Geotechnical/Structural Engineering) · $115,000
Designs and manages the construction of tunnels for transportation, water conveyance, and utilities using methods…
TV Investigative Reporter
Bachelor's in Journalism; advanced training in investigative techniques · $75,000
Produces investigative reports for television news, combining hidden camera work, document analysis, and compelling…
Type Designer / Typographer
Bachelor's degree (Type Design/Graphic Design; MFA valued) · $85,000
Designs typefaces, custom fonts, and typographic systems, combining calligraphy, letterform design, and font…
Unified Communications Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $130,000
Designs, implements, and manages unified communications systems, integrating voice, video, messaging, and collaboration…
University President / Chancellor
PhD or terminal degree (EdD/JD/MD) · $400,000
Leads a university or college, overseeing academic programs, research, fundraising, athletics, enrollment, and…
University Professor
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $100,000
University Professors are postsecondary educators and researchers who teach academic and vocational subjects to…
University Provost / VP of Academic Affairs
PhD or terminal degree · $280,000
Serves as the chief academic officer of a university, overseeing all academic programs, faculty affairs, research, and…
Urban and Regional Planners
Master's Degree · $83,720
Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns,…
Urologists
Post-Doctoral Training · $78,140
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and…
UX Director
Master's degree or higher · $160,000
Lead and oversee the user experience design strategy and execution for products or services, managing design teams,…
Venture Capital Associate / Tech Investor
Bachelor's degree (MBA from top school common) · $175,000
Evaluates technology startup investments, conducting due diligence, market analysis, and financial modeling to identify…
Venture Capital Partner (Life Sciences)
Doctorate or MBA with relevant scientific background · $250,000
Identify, evaluate, and invest in promising biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, and digital health…
Venture Capitalist
Master's Degree · $200,000
Identifies and invests in high-growth potential startups, providing capital and strategic guidance in exchange for…
Venture Capitalist (VC)
Master's Degree · $250,000
Identifies, evaluates, and invests in high-growth potential startups, providing capital and strategic guidance to help…