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 4 of 15 for careers that need an advanced degree.
731 careers in Careers that need an advanced degree, page 4 of 15
Chief People Officer (CPO) / Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Bachelor's degree (MBA/MS in HR/OD common) · $240,000
Leads an organization's people strategy, overseeing talent acquisition, total rewards, organizational development,…
Chief People Officer (HR Leadership)
Master's Degree · $200,000
Lead all aspects of human resources management and strategy, including talent acquisition, employee development,…
Chief Product Officer (CPO)
Bachelor's degree (MBA common) · $350,000
C-suite executive responsible for the entire product organization, setting product vision, strategy, and roadmap…
Chief Reputation Officer
Master's Degree · $180,000
Oversee and manage an organization’s public image and brand reputation by developing strategies to enhance positive…
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
Bachelor's degree (MBA common) · $450,000
C-suite executive responsible for all revenue-generating activities including sales, marketing, customer success, and…
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) - Non-Tech / Traditional Industry
Bachelor's degree (MBA common) · $280,000
Leads all revenue-generating functions in a traditional industry company, aligning sales, marketing, and customer…
Chief Risk Officer (CRO-Risk)
Bachelor's degree (MBA/MS in Finance common) · $230,000
Identifies, assesses, and mitigates enterprise-wide risks including financial, operational, reputational, and strategic…
Chief Scientific Officer (CSO)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $280,000
Directs and oversees all scientific research and development activities within an organization. Establishes strategic…
Chief Scientific Officer (Longevity Startup)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $250,000
Leads scientific research and development efforts in a startup focused on extending human lifespan and healthspan.…
Chief Storyteller / Chief Content Officer
Bachelor's in Communications, Journalism, or Marketing; MBA or Master's valued; 12+ years experience · $185,000
Serves as the organization's senior narrative leader, defining the overarching brand story, aligning content with…
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
Bachelor's degree (MBA from top school common) · $240,000
Leads corporate strategy development, competitive analysis, M&A evaluation, market expansion planning, and long-range…
Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) / VP of Supply Chain
Bachelor's degree (MBA/MS in Supply Chain common) · $225,000
Leads the end-to-end supply chain strategy including procurement, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, and supplier…
Chief Sustainability Officer
Master's or Doctoral Degree · $76,310
Leads the organization's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy and sustainability initiatives.
Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)
Master's degree (Environmental Science/MBA/Sustainability) · $220,000
Leads an organization's sustainability and ESG strategy, overseeing carbon reduction, ESG reporting, sustainable supply…
Chief Sustainability Officers
Master's Degree · $206,420
Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues.…
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Startup/Scale-up
Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering (MS common) · $280,000
Sets the technical vision and strategy for a technology company, leading engineering teams, making architecture…
Chiropractors
Doctoral Degree · $79,000
Assess, treat, and care for patients by manipulation of spine and musculoskeletal system. May provide spinal adjustment…
Chronobiologist / Circadian Rhythm Researcher
Ph.D. in Chronobiology, Neuroscience, or Molecular Biology · $88,000
Studies biological rhythms and circadian clocks in organisms, investigating how internal timing systems regulate…
City Manager / City Administrator
Master's degree (MPA/MBA) · $170,000
Serves as the chief executive of a city or municipality under a council-manager form of government, overseeing all city…
Clean Energy Lobbyist
Master's Degree · $130,000
Advocate for clean energy policies, incentives, and regulatory frameworks at federal, state, and local levels on behalf…
Clergy
Master's Degree · $60,820
Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious…
Climate Adaptation Planner
Master's Degree · $95,000
Develop climate resilience and adaptation plans for municipalities, counties, and regional agencies to reduce…
Climate Change Policy Analysts
Master's Degree · $132,170
Research and analyze policy developments related to climate change. Make climate-related recommendations for actions…
Climate Policy Analyst
Master's Degree · $100,000
Research and analyze climate and energy policy issues to inform legislative advocacy, regulatory strategy, and…
Climate Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $95,000
Analyzes complex environmental data and develops models to understand climate patterns and predict future changes,…
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
Post-Doctoral Training · $95,830
Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and…
Clinical Bioinformatician
Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or Genomics · $105,000
Analyzes genomic and molecular data in clinical settings to support precision medicine, variant interpretation,…
Clinical Geneticist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $174,000
Diagnoses and manages patients with genetic conditions, providing comprehensive medical care and counseling. Integrates…
Clinical Neuropsychologists
Post-Doctoral Training · $64,910
Assess and diagnose patients with neurobehavioral problems related to acquired or developmental disorders of the…
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Master's Degree · $115,000
Direct nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, clinic, or…
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Critical Care)
Master's Degree · $110,000
Provide expert nursing care to critically ill patients as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Critical Care, leading…
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Maternal-Child Health)
Master's Degree · $105,000
Provide advanced nursing care, consultation, education, research, and leadership to women, children, and families…
Clinical Nurse Specialists
Master's Degree · $92,120
Direct nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, hospice,…
Clinical Outcomes Assessor
Ph.D. in Psychology, Health Services Research, or Psychometrics · $95,000
Develops and validates clinical outcome assessments (COAs) including patient-reported outcomes, clinician-reported…
Clinical Pharmacist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $135,000
Optimizes medication therapy for patients by collaborating with healthcare teams, reviewing prescriptions, and…
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $125,000
Optimize medication therapy and deliver advanced pharmaceutical care in specialized areas such as critical care,…
Clinical Pharmacologist
M.D. or Ph.D. in Clinical Pharmacology; M.D./Ph.D. preferred · $155,000
Studies how drugs interact with the human body in clinical settings, designing early-phase clinical trials,…
Clinical Psychologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $106,600
Assesses, diagnoses, and treats individuals with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, providing professional…
Clinical Research Scientist
Master's Degree · $115,000
Designs, executes, and manages clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of new medical treatments. Analyzes…
Clinical Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $100,000
Clinical Researchers design and conduct studies to investigate new treatments, diagnostic tools, and medical devices.…
Clinical Trial Manager / Director
Master's or Ph.D. in Life Sciences; MBA helpful · $135,000
Oversees the planning, execution, and management of clinical trials across multiple sites, ensuring timelines, budgets,…
Clinical Trial Statistician
Ph.D. in Biostatistics or Statistics; Master's for entry · $125,000
Designs statistical analysis plans for clinical trials, performs interim and final analyses, and interprets results to…
Coastal / Marine Engineer (Civil)
Master's degree (Coastal/Ocean Engineering; PhD valued) · $105,000
Designs coastal protection structures, port facilities, breakwaters, seawalls, and shoreline restoration projects,…
Cognitive Psychologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $90,000
Investigates mental processes such as attention, language use, memory, perception, problem-solving, and thinking to…
College Dean / Academic Dean
PhD or terminal degree · $175,000
Leads an academic college or school within a university, overseeing faculty, curriculum, research, accreditation, and…
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's Degree · $77,800
Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television…
Community College President
Doctoral degree (EdD/PhD) · $220,000
Leads a community college, overseeing workforce development, transfer programs, continuing education, and community…
Companion Diagnostics Scientist
Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genetics, or Pathology · $115,000
Develops diagnostic tests that identify patients most likely to benefit from specific targeted therapies, working at…
Compensation Manager
Master's Degree · $152,000
Lead the design, implementation, and administration of the organization's compensation programs including base pay,…
Computational Biologist
Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or Computer Science · $115,000
Develops algorithms and computational tools to analyze large-scale biological data including genomics, transcriptomics,…