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 18 of 33 for careers that need a college degree.
1612 careers in Careers that need a college degree, page 18 of 33
Laser Engineer
Bachelor's or Master's Degree · $105,000
Designs, develops, tests, and maintains laser systems and optical components for various applications, including…
Last-Mile Delivery Operations Manager
Bachelor's in Logistics, Business, or Operations Management · $92,000
Manages last-mile delivery operations including driver networks, delivery routing, customer experience, and cost…
Law Enforcement Officer
Associate's Degree · $69,000
Protects lives and property by enforcing laws, responding to emergencies, investigating crimes, and maintaining public…
Lead Animator
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Guide and supervise a team of animators to ensure visual style, quality, and consistency across projects, while…
Lead Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $140,000
Leads a team of engineers in the design, development, and deployment of software solutions, ensuring high quality and…
Lead Product Designer
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $175,000
Leads design efforts for major product initiatives and features. Mentors designers, establishes design standards, and…
Lead Product Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $280,000
Leads product strategy across multiple product lines and teams. Manages senior PMs and drives product vision at scale.
Leadership Development Manager
Master's Degree · $122,000
Design and manage leadership development programs that build the leadership capabilities required to execute business…
Lean / Six Sigma Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Business; Six Sigma Black Belt certification) · $95,000
Applies Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste, reduce variation, and improve processes across…
Learning & Development Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Designs, implements, and evaluates training programs to enhance employee skills and organizational performance.
Learning & Development Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Design, develop, and deliver learning programs that build employee skills, support career development, and drive…
Learning and Development Specialist (Corporate Training)
Bachelor's Degree · $78,000
Designs, develops, and implements training programs and materials to enhance employee skills and organizational…
LEED Accredited Professional
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Lead the LEED certification process for commercial, residential, and institutional building projects by advising design…
Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Employment Law)
Associate's degree or postsecondary nondegree award · $58,000
Assist lawyers in employment law cases by conducting legal research, drafting documents, and managing case files.
Legal Consultant
Juris Doctor (J.D.) · $130,000
Provides expert legal advice and strategic guidance to clients on various legal matters, often specializing in specific…
Legal Educator
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $110,000
Educates students and professionals on legal principles, theories, and practices, often within academic institutions or…
Legal Researcher
Juris Doctor (JD) · $85,000
Conducts in-depth legal research, analyzes statutes, regulations, case law, and legal articles to support attorneys,…
Legislative Aide
Bachelor's Degree · $65,000
Assists elected officials by conducting research, managing communications, and supporting legislative processes.
Legislators
Bachelor's Degree · $44,810
Develop, introduce, or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, state, or federal level. Includes only workers in…
Leveraged Finance Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance / Economics / Business · $160,000
Structures and executes leveraged buyout (LBO) financings and other highly-leveraged transactions for private equity…
Librarian
Master's Degree · $64,320
Administers and maintains library resources, assists patrons with research, and develops community programs to promote…
Librarian (Research Support)
Master's degree · $65,000
Librarians specializing in research support assist patrons, typically in academic or specialized libraries, with…
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist
Master's degree · $62,000
Manages and organizes library resources, including books, periodicals, and digital media. Assists patrons with…
Lighting Artist / Technical Director
Bachelor's Degree in VFX or Computer Science · $80,000
Sets up lighting and rendering for 3D scenes. Manages lighting rigs, shader development, and optimization for…
Lighting Designer
Bachelor's degree (Lighting Design/Architecture/Theatre) · $80,000
Designs lighting systems for architectural, theatrical, retail, hospitality, and residential spaces, combining…
Linux Systems Administrator
Bachelor's in IT or Computer Science; RHCSA/RHCE or LPIC certifications · $88,000
Manages and maintains Linux server environments, handling installation, configuration, patching, performance tuning,…
Liquidity Manager
Bachelor's in Finance / Business (MBA preferred) · $125,000
Manages corporate liquidity strategy; forecasts cash needs and optimizes working capital and funding.
Listing Agent / Seller's Agent
Real estate license required; Bachelor's in Marketing or Business preferred · $72,000
Represents property sellers by pricing homes competitively, marketing listings through multiple channels, managing open…
Load Balancing Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $162,000
Designs and optimizes load balancing; ensures high availability and traffic distribution.
Loan Officers
Bachelor's Degree · $74,180
Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial…
Localization Engineer (i18n/L10n)
Bachelor's degree · $120,000
Builds internationalization and localization infrastructure for software products, handling character encoding,…
Localization Project Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Oversees the end-to-end localization process for products, content, and services, ensuring linguistic quality, cultural…
Lodging Managers
Bachelor's Degree · $68,130
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.
Logisticians
Bachelor's Degree · $80,880
Analyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life…
Logistics Analysts
Bachelor's Degree · $96,310
Analyze product delivery or supply chain processes to identify or recommend changes. May manage route activity…
Logistics Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Logistics Consultants analyze and optimize supply chain operations for businesses, identifying inefficiencies and…
Logistics Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $96,310
Design or analyze operational solutions for projects such as transportation optimization, network modeling, process and…
Logistics Manager
Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Logistics · $95,000
Plans and coordinates the movement of goods through supply chains, managing transportation, warehousing, and…
Logistics Manager / Logistics Director
Bachelor's in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business Administration · $105,000
Plans, directs, and coordinates logistics operations including transportation, warehousing, and distribution to ensure…
Logistics Solutions Architect
Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or Computer Science · $125,000
Designs and implements end-to-end logistics solutions for enterprise clients, integrating technology platforms,…
Long-Form Content Writer / Blog Strategist
Bachelor's in English, Journalism, Marketing, or Communications · $68,000
Creates in-depth, SEO-optimized long-form content including blog posts, pillar pages, whitepapers, and e-books that…
Look Development Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Define the overall aesthetic and visual style of characters, environments, and props in animated films, video games, or…
Loss Prevention Managers
Bachelor's Degree · $86,130
Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential…
Luxury Real Estate Agent
Real estate license; Bachelor's degree preferred; luxury certifications (CLHMS, Institute for Luxury Home Marketing) · $125,000
Specializes in high-end residential properties, serving ultra-high-net-worth clients with discretion, providing…
Machine Learning Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Mathematics / Related Field · $185,000
Develops machine learning models; builds ML pipelines and AI systems.
Machine Learning Platform Engineer
Bachelor's degree (MS common) · $185,000
Builds and maintains the ML platform that data scientists and ML engineers use to train, deploy, and monitor models,…
Maintenance Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Ensure the optimal functioning, reliability, and safety of machinery, equipment, and industrial systems by implementing…
Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Manager
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Industrial Engineering) or equivalent experience · $95,000
Plans, coordinates, and optimizes maintenance programs for industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, and…
Maintenance Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Oversees and directs all maintenance procedures and operations within a facility or organization, ensuring optimal…
Maintenance Supervisor
Associate's Degree or Equivalent Experience · $88,868
Directs and organizes tasks related to maintenance of buildings and equipment, leading a team to meet targets,…