Careers that need an advanced degree
Eight hundred and forty-two 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 17 of 17 for careers that need an advanced degree.
842 careers in Careers that need an advanced degree, page 17 of 17
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…
Venture Partner
Master's degree or higher, often MBA or PhD, combined with extensive relevant experience. · $250,000
Leverage industry expertise, network, and operational experience to identify investment opportunities, conduct due…
Venture Studio / Startup Studio CEO
Bachelor's degree (MBA/serial entrepreneurship experience) · $250,000
Leads a venture studio or startup studio, co-founding and building multiple startups simultaneously, providing shared…
Verification and Validation Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Develop and execute test plans to verify that engineering designs meet specifications and validate that they fulfill…
Veterinarians
Doctoral Degree · $125,510
Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and…
VFX Technical Director
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Develops tools, scripts, and workflows to support visual effects production, troubleshooting technical issues and…
Virologist
Ph.D. in Virology, Microbiology, or Immunology · $105,000
Studies viruses and their interactions with host organisms, researching viral pathogenesis, evolution, diagnostics, and…
Virtual Production Supervisor
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Oversee the integration of virtual production technologies and workflows into film, television, and media projects by…
Volcanologist / Geophysicist
Ph.D. in Volcanology, Geophysics, or Geology · $85,000
Studies volcanic processes, seismic activity, and Earth's internal dynamics to understand eruption mechanisms, assess…
VP Engineering
Master's Degree · $280,000
Leads and scales engineering organizations, setting technical vision and strategy to deliver innovative products.…
VP Government Affairs
Master's degree · $180,000
Develop and execute the organization's government relations strategy by monitoring legislative and regulatory…
VP of Communications
Bachelor's Degree · $180,000
Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies to enhance brand reputation, manage public relations, and…
VP of Content
Master's degree · $150,000
Leads the content strategy, creation, and distribution for an organization, overseeing content teams and ensuring…
VP of Customer Success
Master's degree · $180,000
Leads the customer success department, developing strategies to maximize customer retention, satisfaction, and loyalty.…
VP of Development
Master's Degree · $220,000
Lead and oversee all development initiatives, including fundraising strategies, product lifecycles, and software…
VP of Enrollment Management (Higher Ed)
Master's degree (EdD valued) · $160,000
Leads enrollment strategy for a college or university, overseeing admissions, financial aid, recruitment marketing, and…
VP of HR
Master's Degree · $240,000
Oversees all aspects of human resources, including talent management, workforce planning, employee relations,…
VP of Human Resources
Master's Degree · $180,000
Leads the human resources department, developing and implementing HR strategies aligned with the organization's overall…
VP of Logistics
Master's Degree · $160,000
Oversee and optimize the organization’s supply chain and logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing,…
VP of Marketing
Bachelor's Degree · $180,000
The Vice President of Marketing is a senior executive responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing…
VP of Medical Affairs
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $234,804
Directs medical affairs activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, regulatory compliance, and high…
VP of Operations
Master's Degree · $180,000
Oversees and optimizes organizational operational processes to enhance efficiency, productivity, and profitability…
VP of Partnerships / Head of Alliances
Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred) · $260,000
Leads the company's partnership and alliance strategy, managing relationships with strategic technology partners, ISVs,…
VP of People
Master's Degree · $260,000
Lead the entire people function at a high-growth technology company or startup, developing and executing the people…
VP of Programs
Master's Degree · $180,000
Oversee the strategic planning, development, and execution of an organization's programs, ensuring alignment with…
VP of Sales (Technology/SaaS)
Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred) · $350,000
Leads the entire sales organization for a technology company, responsible for revenue targets, go-to-market strategy,…
VP of Talent
Master's degree · $180,000
Lead the development and execution of the organization's talent strategy, overseeing talent acquisition, development,…
VP of University Advancement / Chief Development Officer (Higher Ed)
Bachelor's degree (MBA/MPA common) · $220,000
Leads fundraising, alumni relations, and development operations for a university, managing capital campaigns, major…
Vulnerability Researcher
Bachelor's Degree · $150,000
Discover, analyse, and document security vulnerabilities in software, hardware, and network systems through reverse…
Wealth Management / Family Office CEO
Bachelor's degree (MBA/CFA/CFP common) · $300,000
Leads a wealth management firm or family office, overseeing investment management, estate planning, tax strategy, and…
Weather Presenter / Broadcast Meteorologist
Bachelor's in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science; AMS Seal preferred · $68,000
Presents weather forecasts on television and digital platforms, interpreting meteorological data, creating graphics,…
Wind Turbine Design Engineer
Master's Degree · $130,000
Design and optimize wind turbine components including blades, nacelles, towers, and drivetrains to maximize energy…
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Master's Degree · $120,000
Provides comprehensive primary and specialized healthcare services to women across the lifespan, focusing on…