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 16 of 33 for careers that need a college degree.
1612 careers in Careers that need a college degree, page 16 of 33
Icon / Iconography Designer
Bachelor's degree (Graphic Design/Illustration) · $82,000
Specializes in designing icon systems, pictograms, and symbolic visual languages for digital products, operating…
Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $145,000
Designs and implements identity management, authentication, and authorization systems including SSO, MFA, RBAC/ABAC,…
Immersive Experience Designer
Bachelor's Degree in Experience Design or related field · $100,000
Designs immersive experiences combining motion, audio, and spatial design. Creates installations and experiential…
Immigration & Mobility Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Manage global immigration and employee mobility programs that support the organization's international talent strategy.…
Immigration Coordinator
Bachelor's degree · $60,000
Assists individuals and organizations with immigration processes, visa applications, and compliance with immigration…
Impact Investment Analyst
Master's Degree · $130,000
Analyze investment opportunities in sustainable infrastructure, clean energy, and social impact sectors for impact…
Implementation Consultant / Manager (Tech)
Bachelor's degree · $115,000
Leads the technical implementation and onboarding of software products for new customers, managing project timelines,…
Incident Response Analyst / DFIR Specialist
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity or Computer Science; GCIH, GCFE, GCFA certifications · $105,000
Responds to cybersecurity incidents, performing digital forensics, malware triage, containment actions, and root cause…
Inclusive Design Lead
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Leads the integration of inclusive design principles and practices into product development, ensuring accessibility and…
Industrial Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $101,140
Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human…
Industrial Hygienist
Bachelor's Degree · $88,860
Identify, evaluate, and control workplace hazards by applying scientific, engineering, and medical principles to…
Industrial Production Managers
High School Diploma · $121,440
Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with…
Industrial Real Estate Broker
Bachelor's in Business, Finance, or Real Estate; SIOR designation highly valued · $105,000
Specializes in the sale and lease of industrial properties including warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing…
Industrial Symbiosis Specialist
Master's Degree · $95,000
Identify and facilitate industrial symbiosis opportunities where waste outputs from one industrial facility become…
Industry Professional
Bachelor's or Master's Degree · $105,000
Drive business objectives and innovation by applying deep industry knowledge and strategic thinking across a range of…
Influencer Marketing Director
Bachelor's Degree · $83,480
Manages partnerships with social media influencers and content creators to drive brand awareness and sales.
Information Architect
Bachelor's degree (Library Science/HCI/Design) · $110,000
Organizes and structures information within digital products and websites, designing navigation systems, taxonomies,…
Information Governance Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Develop, implement, and maintain information governance policies and procedures to manage data lifecycles, ensure…
Information Governance Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Develops and implements policies and procedures for managing information assets, ensuring compliance with legal,…
Information Security Analysts
Bachelor's Degree · $124,910
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess…
Information Security Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $140,910
Develop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies. Build, maintain and upgrade…
Information Technology Project Managers
Bachelor's Degree · $140,910
Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as…
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $150,000
Specializes in infrastructure automation using Terraform, CloudFormation, and other IaC tools.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Engineer (Terraform / CloudFormation)
Bachelor's in Computer Science or IT; HashiCorp Terraform Associate/Professional certifications · $120,000
Develops and maintains infrastructure as code templates and modules for automated, repeatable cloud and on-premises…
Infrastructure Lead
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $180,000
Leads infrastructure team; manages architecture decisions and mentors engineers on infrastructure practices.
Innovation Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Innovation Consultants help organizations identify new opportunities, develop innovative strategies, and implement new…
Institutional Review Board (IRB) Administrator
Bachelor's in Life Sciences or Health Administration; Master's preferred · $72,000
Manages the operations of an Institutional Review Board, coordinating protocol reviews, ensuring regulatory compliance,…
Instructional Designer (EdTech)
Bachelor's Degree · $63,490
Designs and develops digital learning experiences, online courses, and educational technology products.
Insurance Sales Agents
Bachelor's Degree · $60,370
Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent…
Insurance Underwriters
Bachelor's Degree · $79,880
Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of…
Intelligence Analysts
Bachelor's Degree · $57,050
Gather, analyze, or evaluate information from a variety of sources, such as law enforcement databases, surveillance,…
Interactive / Visual Journalist
Bachelor's in Journalism, Design, or Computer Science; hybrid skills essential · $75,000
Creates interactive digital storytelling experiences combining data visualization, maps, animations, scrollytelling,…
Interactive Content Designer (Quizzes / Calculators / AR)
Bachelor's in Design, Marketing, or Computer Science; UX/UI skills valued · $85,000
Designs and builds interactive content experiences including quizzes, assessments, calculators, interactive…
Interactive Media Designer
Bachelor's Degree in Interactive Media or Design · $95,000
Designs interactive experiences combining motion, video, and user interaction. Creates branching narratives and…
Interior Designers
Bachelor's Degree · $63,490
Plan, design, and furnish the internal space of rooms or buildings. Design interior environments or create physical…
Internal Auditor
Bachelor's Degree · $89,000
Evaluates and enhances organizational effectiveness by assessing internal controls, risk management systems, and…
Internal Communications Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Develop and execute internal communications strategies that keep employees informed, engaged, and aligned with…
International Affairs Analyst
Master's Degree · $85,000
Analyzes global political, economic, and social developments to advise organizations on international relations and…
International Compensation & Benefits Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Develops and implements global compensation and benefits programs, ensuring compliance with international regulations…
International Relations Specialist
Master's Degree · $85,000
Analyze and interpret foreign policy, global events, and international agreements to advise organizations on…
Interpreters and Translators
Bachelor's Degree · $59,440
Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.
Inventory Control Manager
Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business, or Accounting · $78,000
Manages inventory accuracy, cycle counting programs, shrinkage reduction, and stock level optimization across warehouse…
Inventory Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $82,320
Analyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life…
Investment Banking Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance / Economics / Business · $130,000
Entry-level analyst executing financial models, building presentations, and supporting deal execution for M&A, capital…
Investment Banking Associate
Bachelor's in Finance / Economics (MBA typically required for promotion) · $200,000
Mid-level banker managing deal teams, client relationships, and transaction execution; bridges analysts and senior…
Investment Banking Summer Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Assist investment banking teams with financial analysis, modeling, due diligence, and presentation preparation for…
Investor Relations
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Manages communication between a corporation's management and its investors, aiming to present a consistent and accurate…
Investor Relations Associate
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Facilitate communication between a company and its investors, managing shareholder inquiries, coordinating earnings…
Investor Relations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $130,000
An Investor Relations Manager acts as the primary liaison between a company and its investors, ensuring transparent…
Investor Relations Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Facilitate communication between a company's management, investors, and the financial community by preparing financial…