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 8 of 15 for careers that need an advanced degree.
731 careers in Careers that need an advanced degree, page 8 of 15
Head of Design / VP of Design
Bachelor's degree (Design/HCI; MBA valued) · $220,000
Leads the entire design organization, setting design vision and strategy, managing design managers and ICs,…
Head of Design Operations
Master's Degree · $150,000
Leads and manages the operational aspects of a design team, focusing on optimizing workflows, processes, tools, and…
Head of Developer Relations
Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering · $220,000
Leads the developer relations strategy, managing a team of developer advocates, overseeing developer experience,…
Head of Digital / VP of Digital
Bachelor's degree (MBA common) · $165,000
Leads all digital functions across an organization including digital marketing, e-commerce, digital product, social…
Head of Engineering
Master's Degree · $200,000
Leads and manages engineering teams, sets technical vision, strategy, and ensures successful product delivery. Oversees…
Head of ESG
Master's Degree · $250,000
Leads the development and implementation of environmental, social, and governance strategies within an organization.…
Head of Growth / VP of Growth
Bachelor's degree (MBA common) · $280,000
Leads growth strategy across acquisition, activation, retention, and monetization, combining product, marketing, and…
Head of Information Security
Bachelor's Degree · $210,000
Lead an organisation's entire information security function, setting strategy, managing teams, and ensuring that…
Head of People Operations
Master's Degree · $150,000
Lead the design, implementation, and oversight of all aspects of employee experience, HR strategy, and operational…
Head of Product
Bachelor's Degree · $200,000
Leads product strategy and vision, overseeing the entire product lifecycle from conception to launch. Drives innovation…
Head of Product - Autonomous Systems
Master's Degree · $180,000
Leads the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for autonomous systems, including self-driving vehicles, robotics, or…
Head of Product - Payments
Master's Degree · $180,000
Leads the product strategy, roadmap, and execution for payment-related products. This role involves deep understanding…
Head of Product (Space Division)
Master's Degree · $180,000
Leads the product strategy, roadmap, and development for space-related initiatives, ensuring alignment with company…
Head of Product Design
Master's Degree · $220,000
Leads the product design vision and strategy, overseeing a team of designers to create intuitive and impactful user…
Head of Product Strategy
Master's Degree · $250,000
Leads the product team, defines product vision and strategy, oversees product development from concept to launch,…
Head of Product, Climate Tech
Bachelor's Degree · $180,000
Lead the product strategy and development for innovative climate technology solutions, driving impact and market…
Head of Product, Quantum
Master's degree · $190,000
Leads the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for quantum computing solutions. Oversees the entire product lifecycle…
Head of Revenue Operations
Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred) · $249,000
Senior leader overseeing all revenue operations including sales ops, marketing ops, and CS ops, aligning go-to-market…
Head of Treasury
Master's Degree · $220,000
Lead the management of the organization’s financial assets and liabilities, overseeing cash flow, debt, investments,…
Health Economist
Ph.D. in Health Economics, Economics, or Epidemiology · $115,000
Evaluates the economic impact of healthcare interventions, conducting cost-effectiveness analyses, budget impact…
Health Informatics Specialists
Master's Degree · $140,910
Apply knowledge of nursing and informatics to assist in the design, development, and ongoing modification of…
Health Insurance / Managed Care CEO
Master's degree (MBA/MHA) · $400,000
Leads a health insurance company or managed care organization, overseeing enrollment, claims, provider networks,…
Health Physicist
Master's Degree · $110,000
Assess and control radiation hazards to protect people and the environment from harmful effects of radiation.
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's Degree · $105,620
Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public…
Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Analyst
Master's or Ph.D. in Health Economics, Public Health, or Epidemiology · $105,000
Evaluates the clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and broader societal impact of health technologies to inform…
Healthcare Social Workers
Master's Degree · $68,090
Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal…
Heart Failure Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $350,000
Diagnose, treat, and manage patients with heart failure through advanced clinical expertise, coordinating…
Hedge Fund Analyst
Bachelor's or MBA in Finance; CFA charter valued; IB/ER experience preferred · $150,000
Conducts investment research and generates trade ideas for hedge fund portfolio managers, performing deep fundamental…
Hedge Fund Manager
Master's Degree · $250,000
Manages investment portfolios for hedge funds, employing complex strategies to generate high returns for clients. This…
Hedge Fund Portfolio Manager
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $300,000
Manage investment decisions and oversee a portfolio of assets for a hedge fund by conducting research, quantitative…
High-Frequency Trading (HFT) Developer
Bachelor's degree (MS/PhD common in CS/Math/Physics) · $300,000
Builds ultra-low-latency trading systems for proprietary trading firms, optimizing every microsecond in network,…
Highest & Best Use Analyst
Bachelor's in Real Estate, Urban Planning, or Economics; MAI or CRE designation preferred · $92,000
Determines the most profitable and legally permissible use of a property or land parcel through market analysis, zoning…
Historians
Master's Degree · $74,050
Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records,…
Historic Preservation / Heritage Organization Director
Master's degree (Historic Preservation/Museum Studies/History) · $110,000
Leads a historic preservation organization or heritage site, overseeing conservation, interpretation, fundraising, and…
History Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral Degree · $81,500
Teach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who…
Hospital Administrator / COO (Healthcare)
Master's degree (MHA/MBA) · $180,000
Manages day-to-day operations of a hospital or healthcare facility, overseeing departments, staffing, patient flow,…
Hospitalists
Post-Doctoral Training · $78,140
Provide inpatient care predominantly in settings such as medical wards, acute care units, intensive care units,…
HR Analytics Manager
Master's Degree · $150,000
Lead the people analytics function to deliver strategic workforce insights that inform talent strategy, organizational…
HR Consultant - Independent
Bachelor's Degree · $160,000
Provide expert HR advisory services to organizations on a project or retainer basis, covering talent strategy, HR…
HR Data Scientist
Master's Degree · $160,000
Apply advanced machine learning and statistical modelling techniques to HR data to develop predictive models, causal…
HR Director
Master's Degree · $185,000
Provide strategic HR leadership for a business division or geographic region, overseeing all HR functions including…
HR Operations Director
Master's Degree · $170,000
Lead the HR operations function to deliver efficient, compliant, and employee-centric HR services across the…
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
Master's Degree · $117,750
Design objects, facilities, and environments to optimize human well-being and overall system performance, applying…
Human Resources Director
Bachelor's degree; Master's preferred · $130,000
Human Resources Directors oversee all aspects of human resources practices and processes. They are responsible for…
Hydrogeologist
Master's degree · $95,000
Hydrogeologists study the distribution, movement, and quality of groundwater. They investigate groundwater resources,…
Hydrologists
Master's Degree · $92,060
Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form…
I/O Psychologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $130,000
Apply industrial-organizational psychology principles to improve organizational effectiveness, employee performance,…
Immunologist / Vaccine Researcher
Ph.D. in Immunology, Microbiology, or related field · $115,000
Studies immune system mechanisms and develops vaccines and immunotherapies, conducting research from antigen discovery…
Impact Investment Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $150,000
Oversees and supports a portfolio of impact investments, focusing on financial returns and positive social or…
Impact Investor
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Directs capital towards investments that generate measurable social and environmental outcomes alongside financial…