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 5 of 15 for careers that need an advanced degree.
731 careers in Careers that need an advanced degree, page 5 of 15
Computational Chemist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $180,000
Applies computational methods and theoretical chemistry principles to solve complex chemical problems, predict…
Computational Linguist
Master's Degree · $115,000
Applies computational methods to analyze and synthesize human language, developing software for natural language…
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Bachelor's Degree · $140,910
Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop…
Computer Graphics Engineer
Bachelor's degree (MS/PhD common) · $170,000
Develops rendering engines, shader programs, and graphics pipelines for games, film VFX, simulation, and real-time…
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's Degree · $96,690
Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of…
Concert Pianist / Classical Soloist
Master's degree (Music Performance; DMA/Artist Diploma common) · $55,000
Performs as a solo classical instrumentalist or with orchestras and chamber ensembles, maintaining an extensive…
Consulting Engineer
Master's Degree · $125,000
Consulting Engineers provide expert technical advice and solutions to clients across various industries, analyzing…
Cooperative / Credit Union CEO
Bachelor's degree (MBA common) · $200,000
Leads a member-owned cooperative or credit union, balancing member service with financial sustainability, regulatory…
Corporate Development Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $140,000
A Corporate Development Manager is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic initiatives such as…
Counterparty Risk / CVA Analyst
Master's in Financial Engineering, Math, or Quantitative Finance; FRM valued · $125,000
Quantifies counterparty credit risk on derivatives portfolios, calculating Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA), managing…
County Administrator / County Executive
Master's degree (MPA/MBA) · $155,000
Serves as the chief executive of a county government, managing county departments, budgets, infrastructure, and public…
Creative Director (Advertising)
Bachelor's Degree · $130,000
Creative Directors in advertising lead the creative vision for campaigns and projects. They oversee the creative…
Creative Director (Digital / Agency)
Bachelor's degree (Design/Advertising/Fine Arts) · $145,000
Leads the creative vision for digital campaigns and brand experiences, overseeing designers, copywriters, and video…
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's Degree · $71,470
Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily…
CRISPR / Genome Editing Scientist
Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genetics, or Bioengineering · $120,000
Develops and applies CRISPR-Cas and other genome editing technologies for gene therapy, functional genomics,…
Critical Care Physician
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $350,000
Diagnose and treat patients with life-threatening conditions in intensive care units. Manage complex medical cases,…
Cryptography Engineer
Master's degree (PhD common) · $185,000
Designs and implements cryptographic protocols, encryption systems, and security primitives for applications ranging…
Curators
Master's Degree · $61,770
Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other…
Cytotechnologists
Bachelor's Degree · $67,260
Stain, mount, and study cells to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions…
Dam / Levee Engineer
Master's degree (Geotechnical/Structural Engineering) · $108,000
Designs, analyzes, and inspects dams, levees, and embankment structures for water storage, flood control, and…
Data Journalist / Computational Journalist
Bachelor's in Journalism + Data Science/Statistics; or Master's in Data Journalism · $72,000
Combines journalism with data analysis and visualization to uncover stories hidden in datasets, using programming,…
Data Scientist (Environmental)
Master's Degree · $105,000
Apply machine learning and statistical modelling to environmental datasets to including climate, biodiversity, and…
Data Scientist (Finance)
Master's Degree · $155,000
Build and deploy quantitative models and machine learning solutions for financial applications including credit risk,…
Database Internals Engineer
Bachelor's degree (MS/PhD common) · $200,000
Develops core database engine components including query optimizers, storage engines, transaction managers, and…
Dean
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $130,000
Lead academic programs, oversee faculty and staff, and ensure the quality of curriculum and instruction within a…
DeFi Protocol Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $160,000
Designs, develops, and maintains decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and smart contracts on blockchain platforms.…
Dentists, General
Doctoral Degree · $172,790
Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve,…
Department Chair
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $120,000
Oversees the academic and administrative functions of a specific department within a college or university. This role…
Deputy Assistant Secretary
Doctorate degree · $160,000
Oversee specific policy areas, manage programs, and lead teams within a government department or agency, providing…
Deputy Commissioner
Master's Degree · $145,000
Oversee agency operations, policy implementation, and strategic planning while managing large teams, representing the…
Derivatives Trader (Options / Swaps)
Bachelor's or Master's in Math, Physics, Financial Engineering, or Quantitative Finance; FRM valued · $155,000
Prices and trades derivative instruments including equity options, interest rate swaps, credit default swaps, and…
Dermatologists
Doctoral Degree · $132,170
Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery…
Design Researcher / Design Strategist
Master's degree (Design Research/HCI/Anthropology; MBA valued) · $120,000
Conducts strategic design research combining ethnography, market analysis, and design thinking to inform product…
Design Systems Lead
Bachelor's Degree · $140,000
Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of a scalable design system to ensure consistency, efficiency,…
Dietitians and Nutritionists
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate · $73,850
Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May…
Digital Supply Chain Manager (IoT/AI)
Bachelor's or Master's in Supply Chain, Data Science, or Engineering · $135,000
Leads digital transformation initiatives across the supply chain by implementing IoT sensors, AI/ML models, digital…
Director of Agricultural Sustainability
Master's Degree · $145,000
Lead an agricultural organisation's sustainability strategy, overseeing programmes that reduce environmental impact,…
Director of Circular Economy
Master's Degree · $165,000
Lead an organisation's circular economy transformation at the director level, setting strategy, building partnerships,…
Director of Clinical Genomics
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $200,000
Directs the strategic planning, implementation, and oversight of clinical genomics programs, ensuring high-quality…
Director of Clinical Operations
Master's Degree · $165,000
Oversees and directs all aspects of clinical trials, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, ethical standards,…
Director of Cloud Financial Management
Bachelor's Degree · $160,000
Leads the financial strategy and operations for cloud services, optimizing costs, managing budgets, and ensuring…
Director of Development (Renewables)
Bachelor's Degree · $180,000
Lead the origination, development, and advancement of renewable energy projects through permitting, interconnection,…
Director of Environmental Affairs
Master's Degree · $165,000
Lead an organisation's environmental strategy, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement at the director level,…
Director of Government Affairs
Master's degree · $140,000
Directs and manages an organization's government affairs activities, including lobbying efforts, policy analysis, and…
Director of HR Compliance
Master's Degree · $145,000
Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of HR policies and programs to ensure compliance with all…
Director of Innovation (Aerospace)
Master's Degree · $180,000
Leads and directs innovation initiatives within the aerospace sector, focusing on developing new technologies,…
Director of IT Service Management
Bachelor's Degree · $160,000
Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of IT service management processes and strategies to…
Director of Logistics
Bachelor's Degree · $130,000
Orchestrates and optimizes the entire supply chain, from procurement to delivery, ensuring efficiency,…
Director of Operations
Master's Degree · $150,000
Orchestrates and optimizes an organization's operational processes, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and strategic…
Director of People Analytics
Master's Degree · $160,000
Leads the strategic development and implementation of data-driven insights to optimize human resources functions.…