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 17 of 33 for careers that need a college degree.
1612 careers in Careers that need a college degree, page 17 of 33
iOS Developer (Senior / Lead)
Bachelor's degree · $135,000
Develops native iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUI, handling architecture, performance optimization, App Store…
IoT Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Related Field · $160,000
Develops Internet of Things systems; builds embedded software and IoT platforms.
IRB Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $70,000
Facilitates the ethical review and approval process for research involving human subjects, ensuring compliance with…
IT Asset Manager
Bachelor's in IT, Business, or Supply Chain; IAITAM certifications (CSAM/CHAMP) · $78,000
Manages the lifecycle of IT assets from procurement through disposal, tracking hardware, software licenses, warranties,…
IT Auditor
Bachelor's in IT, Accounting, or Business; CISA, CIA certifications · $85,000
Evaluates IT controls, processes, and systems for compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards,…
IT Automation Engineer / Scripting Specialist
Bachelor's in IT or Computer Science; scripting proficiency essential · $98,000
Develops automation scripts and workflows to streamline IT operations, automating repetitive tasks like user…
IT Change Manager / Release Manager
Bachelor's in IT or Business; ITIL 4 certifications, DevOps experience valued · $95,000
Manages the IT change and release management processes, evaluating change requests, chairing CAB meetings, coordinating…
IT Compliance Manager
Bachelor's in IT, Business, or Law; CISA, CRISC, CIPP certifications · $105,000
Manages IT compliance programs ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements (SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS), developing…
IT Infrastructure Manager
Bachelor's in IT or Computer Science; ITIL, PMP, and vendor certifications · $118,000
Manages the overall IT infrastructure team and environment including servers, storage, networking, and data center…
IT Manager
Bachelor's in IT, Computer Science, or related field · $112,000
Oversees an organization's information technology operations, managing IT staff, budgets, infrastructure, and…
IT Operations Manager
Bachelor's degree · $110,000
Oversees the strategic planning, procurement, implementation, security, protocols, and management of Information…
IT Procurement Specialist
Bachelor's in Business, Supply Chain, or IT; CPSM/CIPS certifications valued · $72,000
Sources, evaluates, and purchases IT hardware, software, and services for organizations, negotiating contracts with…
IT Project Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $77,000
Coordinates and manages various aspects of IT projects, ensuring successful execution within scope, budget, and…
IT Project Manager
Bachelor's in IT, Business, or Engineering; PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications · $98,000
Manages IT projects from initiation through delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets and…
IT Service Desk Manager
Bachelor's in IT or Business; ITIL 4 Foundation/Intermediate; HDI certifications valued · $82,000
Manages the IT service desk team, overseeing ticket queues, SLA compliance, staffing, training, and continuous…
IT Sourcing Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Identifies, evaluates, and selects vendors for IT products and services. Negotiates contracts, manages supplier…
IT Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $81,000
Maintains and troubleshoots computer systems and networks, providing technical support to users and ensuring the…
IT Vendor Manager / IT Sourcing Manager
Bachelor's in Business, IT, or Supply Chain; ITIL, CPSM certifications valued · $95,000
Manages relationships with IT vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts, monitoring SLAs, conducting vendor…
ITIL Service Manager / IT Service Management (ITSM) Lead
Bachelor's in IT or Business; ITIL 4 Managing Professional or Strategic Leader certifications · $98,000
Implements and manages IT service management processes based on ITIL frameworks, overseeing incident, problem, change,…
Jewelry Designer
Bachelor's degree (Jewelry Design/Metalsmithing) or Apprenticeship · $60,000
Designs jewelry pieces and collections including rings, necklaces, earrings, and watches, combining artistic vision…
Job Architecture Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Design and maintain the organization's job architecture framework including job families, career levels, titles, and…
Journeyman Electrician
High School Diploma or GED; Apprenticeship · $70,000
Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.…
Junior Civil Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $85,000
Assist in the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, and buildings.
Junior Data Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Support data science projects by cleaning and preparing datasets, building exploratory analyses, and implementing…
Junior Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Develops and maintains software applications under the guidance of senior engineers. Writes clean, efficient, and…
Junior iOS Developer
Bachelor's degree · $80,000
Develops and maintains mobile applications for Apple's iOS platform. Works under supervision to write, test, and debug…
Junior Linux Administrator
Bachelor's degree · $75,000
Manage the installation, maintenance, and operation of Linux servers and infrastructure, troubleshooting issues,…
Junior Mechanical Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Assists in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of mechanical systems and components. Works under the…
Junior Operations Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $88,940
Analyze business operations, identify inefficiencies, and develop data-driven solutions to improve processes and…
Junior Process Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $85,000
Assist in designing, optimizing, and implementing industrial processes while analyzing data, troubleshooting issues,…
Junior Python Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Develops, tests, and maintains Python-based applications and services, often working under the guidance of senior…
Junior Rails Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Develop and maintain web applications using Ruby on Rails framework. Collaborate with senior developers to implement…
Junior Trader
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Executes trades on financial markets under supervision, analyzing market data and trends to identify potential…
Junior Treasury Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Assists in managing an organization's financial assets, liquidity, and financial risk. Responsibilities include daily…
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Bachelor's Degree · $61,430
Teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students.
Knowledge Management Specialist
Bachelor's degree · $95,000
Capture, organize, and disseminate essential organizational knowledge by developing strategies, systems, and processes…
Knowledge Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Develops and implements strategies for capturing, sharing, and leveraging organizational knowledge to improve…
Kubernetes Administrator / Container Platform Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science or IT; CKA/CKAD certifications · $125,000
Manages enterprise Kubernetes clusters and container platforms, handling cluster provisioning, scaling, networking,…
Kubernetes Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $155,000
Specializes in Kubernetes container orchestration; manages cluster operations and deployment strategies.
Labor Relations Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $108,000
Manage the relationship between the organization and its unionized workforce by administering collective bargaining…
Labor Relations Specialists
Bachelor's Degree · $93,500
Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance…
Labor Union President / Executive Director
Bachelor's degree (JD/Labor Relations degree valued) · $130,000
Leads a labor union, representing workers in collective bargaining, grievance proceedings, political advocacy, and…
Laboratory Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Oversees daily laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, managing staff, and maintaining…
Laboratory Supervisor
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Oversees the daily operations of a laboratory, including managing staff, ensuring quality control, maintaining…
Land Acquisition Manager
Bachelor's in Real Estate, Urban Planning, or Business; real estate license helpful · $95,000
Identifies, evaluates, and secures land parcels for development, conducting site analysis, negotiating purchase…
Land Development Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Civil Engineering) · $90,000
Designs site plans, grading, utilities, and infrastructure for residential, commercial, and mixed-use land development…
Land Restoration Ecologist
Master's Degree · $88,000
Plan and implement large-scale land restoration projects that rehabilitate mined lands, brownfields, and degraded…
Landscape Architect - Sustainable Design
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Design sustainable landscapes and green infrastructure for urban, suburban, and natural settings that enhance…
Landscape Architects
Bachelor's Degree · $79,660
Plan and design land areas for projects such as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways, hospitals,…
Landscape Designer
Bachelor's degree (Landscape Design/Horticulture) or Associate's + experience · $62,000
Designs outdoor spaces including gardens, parks, plazas, and residential landscapes, creating planting plans, hardscape…