Careers that need a college degree
One thousand six hundred and twelve careers where a bachelor's degree is the standard entry credential, careers where the typical entry path runs through a four-year college degree, including most professional, analytical and creative knowledge work. 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 12 of 33 for careers that need a college degree.
1612 careers in Careers that need a college degree, page 12 of 33
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Bachelor's Degree · $58,890
Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the…
Environmental Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $104,170
Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental…
Environmental Graphics / Signage Designer
Bachelor's degree (Graphic Design/Architecture) · $78,000
Designs wayfinding systems, signage, environmental graphics, and branded spatial experiences for buildings, campuses,…
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Ensures compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations by developing, implementing, and monitoring…
Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive environmental, health, and safety programs to protect workers,…
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Ensures compliance with environmental regulations, promotes workplace safety, and develops health programs to protect…
Environmental Health Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,000
Investigates environmental factors that could affect public health, conducts inspections, and enforces regulations to…
Environmental Impact Assessment Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Lead the preparation of environmental impact assessments and statements for infrastructure, energy, and development…
Environmental Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Oversee an organisation's environmental compliance and sustainability programmes, managing regulatory permits,…
Environmental Policy Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $80,060
Analyzes and evaluates environmental policies, regulations, and legislation to assess their effectiveness and…
Environmental Protection Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $80,000
Ensures compliance with environmental laws and regulations, monitors environmental quality, and develops programs to…
Environmental Protection Specialist (Environmental Compliance and Management)
Bachelor's Degree · $80,000
Ensures compliance with environmental laws and regulations, monitors environmental quality, and develops programs to…
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Bachelor's Degree · $49,490
Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those…
Environmental Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,000
Conduct environmental investigations, assessments, and monitoring studies to characterize contamination, evaluate…
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Bachelor's Degree · $80,060
Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants…
Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
Bachelor's Degree · $96,310
Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment…
Equity Capital Markets (ECM) Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance / Economics / Business · $140,000
Executes equity offerings (IPOs, secondary offerings, equity-linked securities) and supports capital raising…
Equity Research Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance / Economics / Accounting · $220,000
Analyzes publicly-traded equities to produce investment recommendations and research reports for institutional…
Equity Research Associate
Bachelor's in Finance / Economics / Business · $120,000
Junior analyst supporting senior equity research team, building financial models, conducting industry research, and…
Equity Sales Trader
Bachelor's in Finance, Economics, or Math; CFA valued · $135,000
Executes equity trades on behalf of institutional clients, providing market color and trade ideas, managing order flow,…
Equity Sector Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance / Economics / relevant industry field · $240,000
Specializes in analyzing a specific industry sector (tech, healthcare, financials, etc.), providing deep sector…
Equity Trader
Bachelor's in Finance / Economics / Business · $180,000
Executes equity trades on behalf of portfolio managers, hedge funds, or proprietary trading desks; manages order flow…
Ergonomist
Master's Degree · $85,000
Design and assess workspaces, products, and systems to optimize human well-being and overall system performance. Apply…
ERP Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000 - $110,000
Implement, maintain, and optimize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems by analyzing business processes, gathering…
ERP Implementation Consultant (Non-SAP)
Bachelor's in IT, Business, or Engineering; ERP platform certification required · $108,000
Leads implementation of non-SAP ERP systems such as Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or Infor, managing…
ESG / Sustainable Finance Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance, Environmental Science, or Sustainability; CFA ESG Certificate valued · $105,000
Evaluates environmental, social, and governance factors in investment decisions, developing ESG scoring frameworks,…
ESG Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $87,930
Evaluates companies and investments based on environmental, social, and governance criteria.
ESG Reporting Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $80,000
Collect, validate, and report environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data in accordance with leading disclosure…
Esports Organization CEO / President
Bachelor's degree · $150,000
Leads an esports organization, overseeing competitive teams, content creation, sponsorships, merchandise, and fan…
Estimator / Cost Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Construction Management/Civil Engineering) · $82,000
Prepares detailed cost estimates for construction and engineering projects by analyzing plans, specifications, material…
ETL Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Designs, develops, and maintains Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes to move data between various systems,…
ETL Developer / Data Integration Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $115,000
Designs and builds ETL/ELT pipelines that extract data from diverse sources, transform it for analytics, and load it…
EV Charging Infrastructure Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $108,000
Design, specify, and oversee the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure for commercial, fleet,…
Event Manager / Event Planner
Bachelor's in Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, or related field · $58,000
Plans, organizes, and executes corporate events, conferences, weddings, and social gatherings, managing budgets,…
Event-Driven Architecture Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $195,000
Designs event-driven systems; implements event streaming and message queuing solutions.
Evidence Technician
Bachelor's Degree · $67,440
Collects, identifies, classifies, and analyzes physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Performs tests on…
Execution Trader / Order Management Specialist
Bachelor's in Finance, Economics, or CS · $105,000
Manages the execution of large institutional orders across equity and fixed income markets, optimizing execution…
Executive Chef
Associate's Degree · $75,000
Oversees all kitchen operations, including menu development, staff management, and food preparation, ensuring high…
Exercise Physiologists
Bachelor's Degree · $58,160
Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to…
Exhibition / Museum Designer
Bachelor's degree (Exhibition Design/Interior Design/Architecture) · $72,000
Designs immersive exhibition spaces, museum displays, and visitor experiences, combining spatial design, storytelling,…
Experience Strategist
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Designs and optimizes customer and user experiences across multiple touchpoints by analyzing user needs, business…
Extended Reality (XR) Designer
Bachelor's Degree in Game Design, UX Design, or related field · $115,000
Designs immersive experiences for AR, VR, and MR platforms. Creates interactive 3D environments and experiences.
Facilities Manager (Commercial Real Estate)
Bachelor's in Facilities Management, Engineering, or Business; CFM or FMP certification valued · $82,000
Oversees the physical operations and maintenance of commercial buildings, managing HVAC, electrical, plumbing,…
Facility Manager
Bachelor's degree · $75,000
Manages and maintains buildings and grounds, ensuring a safe, efficient, and comfortable environment for occupants.…
Fact-Checker / Verification Journalist
Bachelor's in Journalism, Library Science, or Research-intensive field · $52,000
Verifies claims, statements, and information in news stories and public discourse using rigorous research methods,…
Failure Analysis Engineer / Reverse Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Materials Science/Mechanical Engineering; Master's valued) · $95,000
Investigates product and component failures using metallurgical, fractographic, and analytical techniques to determine…
Farm Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Oversees daily operations of a farm, managing crops, livestock, and personnel to ensure productivity and profitability.…
Farm Operations Manager
High school diploma or equivalent · $87,980 per year
Oversees the daily operations of farms, ranches, or other agricultural facilities, ensuring efficient production of…
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
High school diploma or equivalent · $87,980
Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations,…
Fashion Tech Designer (Wearables)
Bachelor's degree (Fashion Design + Technology/Engineering) · $95,000
Designs wearable technology products and smart textiles that integrate electronics, sensors, and connectivity into…