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 9 of 15 for careers that need an advanced degree.
731 careers in Careers that need an advanced degree, page 9 of 15
Incident Response Lead
Bachelor's Degree · $140,000
Lead an organisation's response to cybersecurity incidents, coordinating investigation, containment, eradication, and…
Industrial Decarbonization Engineer
Master's Degree · $130,000
Develop and implement decarbonization strategies for energy-intensive industries including steel, cement, chemicals,…
Industrial Ecologists
Master's Degree · $132,170
Apply principles and processes of natural ecosystems to develop models for efficient industrial systems. Use knowledge…
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Master's Degree · $109,840
Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems.…
Industry Consultant
Master's Degree · $130,000
Advises organizations on strategic planning, operational efficiency, and problem-solving within a specific industry.…
Infectious Disease Physician
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $217,284
Diagnoses, treats, and prevents complex infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, often…
Information Security Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $135,000
Manage an organisation's information security programme, overseeing risk assessments, security policies, compliance…
Innovation Lead
Master's Degree · $130,000
Drive the development and implementation of new ideas, products, and processes by identifying emerging trends, managing…
Instructional Coordinators
Master's Degree · $74,720
Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology into instruction in…
Intensivist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $350,000
Manage life support, diagnose and treat complex medical conditions, and coordinate care with other specialists for…
Interim CEO / Turnaround CEO
Bachelor's degree (MBA common; extensive CEO experience required) · $350,000
Serves as a temporary CEO brought in to stabilize, restructure, or turn around a struggling organization, making rapid…
International NGO Director / CEO
Master's degree (International Development/MPA/MBA) · $200,000
Leads an international non-governmental organization, managing humanitarian programs, development projects,…
Investigative Journalist
Bachelor's in Journalism; Master's or law degree advantageous · $65,000
Conducts in-depth, long-term investigations into corruption, fraud, abuse of power, and systemic issues using document…
Investment Analyst (Real Estate)
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Analyzes real estate markets, properties, and financial data to support investment decisions, acquisitions, and…
Investment Banker
Bachelor's Degree · $150,000 - $250,000
Investment bankers advise corporations and governments on complex financial transactions, including mergers,…
Investment Banking Managing Director
Bachelor's degree (MBA from top school common) · $500,000
Leads deal teams and client relationships at an investment bank, overseeing M&A advisory, capital raising, and…
Investment Banking Vice President
Bachelor's in Finance / Economics (MBA required) · $350,000
Senior banker leading deal teams, managing client relationships, and driving business development and transaction…
Investment Fund Managers
Master's Degree · $108,390
Plan, direct, or coordinate investment strategy or operations for a large pool of liquid assets supplied by…
Investment Strategist
Master's Degree · $130,000
Investment strategists analyze financial markets, economic trends, and company performance to develop and recommend…
IP Counsel
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $190,000
Advises and counsels clients on various intellectual property matters, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and…
IT Director / Head of IT
Bachelor's or Master's in IT, CS, or MBA; ITIL Expert, PMP, CISSP certifications valued · $155,000
Leads the entire IT department, setting technology strategy, managing budgets, overseeing infrastructure and security…
Journalism Educator / J-School Professor
Master's in Journalism (professional track) or PhD in Mass Communication/Media Studies · $78,000
Teaches journalism at the university level, combining classroom instruction with active research or professional…
Journalism Professor
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $109,036
Educates and trains the next generation of journalists by teaching theoretical concepts and practical skills in areas…
Judge
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $160,000
Presides over legal proceedings, interprets laws, assesses evidence, and controls courtroom conduct. Ensures fair…
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
Doctoral Degree · $156,210
Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases…
Judicial Law Clerks
Doctoral Degree · $60,400
Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.
Junior Urologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $350,000
Diagnose and treat conditions affecting the urinary tract and male reproductive organs, assisting senior urologists in…
Kernel / Systems Programmer
Bachelor's degree (MS common) · $195,000
Develops and maintains operating system kernels, device drivers, hypervisors, and low-level system software, working at…
Laboratory Animal Veterinarian (IACUC)
DVM + ACLAM Board Certification · $135,000
Oversees the health and welfare of research animals, ensuring compliance with IACUC protocols, providing veterinary…
Laboratory Director / Chief Scientific Officer
Ph.D. in relevant science; MBA helpful · $175,000
Provides strategic scientific leadership for a research organization or laboratory, setting research direction,…
Law Firm Managing Partner
Juris Doctor (JD) · $633,000
Leads a law firm as managing partner, overseeing firm strategy, partner relations, client development, financial…
Law Teachers, Postsecondary
Professional Degree (JD, MD) · $126,650
Teach courses in law. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching…
Lawyers
Doctoral Degree · $151,160
Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or…
Lead Data Scientist (Sustainability)
Master's Degree · $160,000
Lead data science initiatives focused on sustainability metrics, carbon accounting, and environmental impact modelling,…
Lecturer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $83,980
Instruct students in academic subjects beyond high school, prepare and deliver lectures, evaluate coursework, and…
Legal Counsel / In-House Counsel
Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school · $145,000
Provides legal advice and representation to an organization on contracts, compliance, intellectual property, employment…
Leveraged Finance Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $130,000
Advise clients on complex debt financing solutions, including leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and mergers and…
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
Master's Degree · $64,320
Administer and maintain libraries or collections of information, for public or private access through reference or…
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral Degree · $78,630
Teach courses in library science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination…
Library System Director
Master of Library Science (MLS/MLIS) · $120,000
Leads a public library system, overseeing multiple branches, collection development, community programming, digital…
Logistics Data Scientist
Master's in Data Science, Statistics, Operations Research, or Computer Science · $125,000
Applies advanced analytics, machine learning, and statistical modeling to logistics data to optimize transportation…
Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists
Master's Degree · $92,120
Provide therapy to patients with visual impairments to improve their functioning in daily life activities. May train…
M&A Advisor / Mergers & Acquisitions Specialist
Bachelor's in Finance / Business (MBA preferred) · $280,000
Specializes in advising clients on merger, acquisition, and divestiture transactions; structures deals and manages…
Macro / Economic Strategist
Master's or PhD in Economics; CFA valued · $165,000
Develops macroeconomic forecasts and investment strategy recommendations, analyzing GDP, inflation, central bank…
Malware Analyst / Reverse Engineer
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Cybersecurity; GREM certification · $118,000
Analyzes malicious software through static and dynamic analysis, reverse engineering binaries to understand behavior,…
Management Consultant
Bachelor's in Business, Economics, or related field; MBA strongly preferred · $105,000
Advises organizations on strategy, operations, and organizational challenges, delivering data-driven recommendations to…
Management Consulting Firm Partner / Managing Director
Bachelor's degree (MBA from top school common) · $500,000
Leads a practice or office within a management consulting firm, responsible for client relationships, team development,…
Marine Biologist / Oceanographer
Ph.D. in Marine Biology, Oceanography, or Ecology · $72,000
Studies marine organisms and ocean ecosystems, conducting field research on biodiversity, conservation, climate…
Marine Policy Analyst
Master's Degree · $90,000
Analyze and evaluate policies, regulations, and scientific data related to marine and coastal environments. Develop…
Marriage and Family Therapists
Master's Degree · $63,780
Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of…