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 20 of 33 for careers that need a college degree.
1612 careers in Careers that need a college degree, page 20 of 33
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Bachelor's Degree · $62,930
Analyzes biological samples to perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of…
Medical Physicist Assistant
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Supports certified medical physicists by performing critical quality assurance tasks for imaging and treatment systems.…
Medical Sales Representative
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Medical Sales Representatives promote and sell pharmaceutical drugs, medical equipment, and healthcare services to…
Medical Sales Representative (Surgical Devices)
Bachelor's Degree · $170,000
Medical Sales Representatives specializing in Surgical Devices sell advanced medical equipment, implants, and…
Medical Writer
Bachelor's Degree · $115,000
Synthesize complex scientific and medical information into clear, concise, and accurate documents for various…
Medical-Surgical Nurse
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Provides direct patient care, administers medications, and educates patients and families on health conditions and…
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Bachelor's Degree · $59,440
Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or…
Mental Health & EAP Program Manager
Master's Degree · $100,000
Manage the organization's Employee Assistance Program and mental health benefits to support employee psychological…
Metaverse Creator / Virtual World Designer
Bachelor's Degree in Game Design, 3D Design, or related field · $110,000
Designs and builds immersive virtual environments and experiences for metaverse platforms. Creates interactive 3D…
Meteorologist
Bachelor's degree · $99,000
Meteorologists study the Earth's atmosphere and its phenomena, such as weather and climate. They analyze meteorological…
Metrologist (Scientific Measurement)
Bachelor's in Physics, Engineering, or Metrology; Master's preferred · $82,000
Develops and maintains measurement standards and calibration systems, ensuring accuracy and traceability of scientific…
Metrology Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing) or equivalent + certifications · $85,000
Develops and manages precision measurement systems, calibration programs, and dimensional inspection processes to…
Microbiologists
Bachelor's Degree · $87,330
Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria,…
Microservices Architect
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $210,000
Designs and implements microservices architectures; manages service communication and deployment.
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Bachelor's Degree · $62,970
Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.
Military Intelligence Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $82,454
Military Intelligence Specialists collect, analyze, and interpret classified data and information to provide critical…
Mine Foreman
High School Diploma or GED; some college or vocational training preferred · $85,000
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in mining operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and…
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $101,020
Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify…
Mining Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $101,020 per year
Designs, plans, and oversees mining operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective extraction of minerals and…
Misinformation Analyst
Master's Degree · $85,000
Investigates, identifies, and counters the spread of false or misleading information across various platforms through…
ML Engineer
Master's in Computer Science / Machine Learning / Related Field · $165,000
Develops machine learning models and systems; builds pipelines for model training and deployment.
MLOps Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $121,520
Manages the deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle of machine learning models in production systems.
Mocap Technician
Bachelor's Degree · $70,000
Set up, operate, and maintain motion capture systems to record movement for films, video games,, and animations, while…
Mortgage Broker
Bachelor's in Finance or Business; NMLS license required (US); mortgage broker license · $78,000
Acts as an intermediary between borrowers and lenders, helping clients find the best mortgage products, comparing rates…
Mortgage Loan Officer
Bachelor's degree · $74,180
Originates residential mortgage loans, guides clients through the application, approval, and closing process, gathers…
Mortgage Underwriter
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Evaluate loan applications by analyzing financial documents, credit histories, and property appraisals to assess risk,…
Motion Capture Technician
Bachelor's Degree · $70,000
Set up, operate, and maintain motion capture systems to record movement for films, video games, and animations,…
Motion Graphics Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Create animated graphics and visual effects for film, television, online content, games, and advertising by combining…
Motion Graphics Designer
Bachelor's degree (Motion Design/Graphic Design/Film) · $82,000
Creates animated graphics, title sequences, explainer videos, social media animations, and broadcast graphics using…
Motion Graphics Director
Bachelor's Degree in Motion Graphics or Design · $110,000
Directs motion graphics teams and oversees motion design production. Develops motion style and ensures visual…
Movement Director
Bachelor's degree · $65,000
Choreographs and guides physical performance for actors, dancers, and performers in theatre, film, and live events,…
MRI Technologist
Associate's degree or certificate in radiologic technology · $80,000
Operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners to create diagnostic images of the human body. Prepares patients for…
Multimedia Designer
Bachelor's degree (Multimedia Design/Graphic Design) · $72,000
Creates content across multiple media formats including graphics, video, animation, and interactive media for…
Multimedia Journalist (MoJo)
Bachelor's in Journalism, Multimedia, or Broadcasting · $48,000
Operates as a one-person news crew, shooting video, recording audio, writing copy, editing packages, and publishing…
Museum Curator
Master's Degree · $65,000
Preserves and interprets cultural artifacts, managing collections and developing exhibitions to educate the public.
Museum Technicians and Conservators
Master's Degree · $47,460
Restore, maintain, or prepare objects in museum collections for storage, research, or exhibit. May work with specimens…
Music Directors and Composers
Master's Degree · $63,670
Conduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical artists or groups, such as orchestras,…
Music Producer (Recording Studio)
No formal degree required (audio engineering/music production training valued) · $65,000
Oversees the creative and technical aspects of recording music, guiding artists through the recording process,…
Music Therapists
Bachelor's Degree · $92,120
Plan, organize, direct, or assess clinical and evidenced-based music therapy interventions to positively influence…
Musical Theater Performer
Bachelor's degree (Musical Theater/BFA; conservatory training) · $48,000
Performs in musical theater productions combining acting, singing, and dancing, auditioning for and performing roles in…
Musicians and Singers
Bachelor's Degree · $45,000
Play one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording.
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Doctoral Degree · $79,830
Implement production processes and operate commercial-scale production equipment to produce, test, or modify materials,…
Narrative Designer
Bachelor's Degree in Film, Writing, or Game Design · $90,000
Develops narrative structure and story elements for interactive and motion media. Creates compelling story arcs and…
Natural Language Processing (NLP) Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $134,830
Builds systems that enable computers to understand, interpret, and generate human language.
Nature-Based Solutions Specialist
Master's Degree · $95,000
Design and implement nature-based solutions including urban forests, green infrastructure, coastal wetland restoration,…
Network Administrator
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Manages and maintains an organization's computer networks, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability.…
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Bachelor's Degree · $96,800
Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data…
Network Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $135,000
Designs and manages network infrastructure; ensures connectivity, security, and performance.
Network Engineer (LAN/WAN)
Bachelor's in IT, Computer Science, or Networking; Cisco CCNA/CCNP certifications · $95,000
Designs, implements, and maintains enterprise LAN and WAN networks, configuring routers, switches, and firewalls,…
Network Monitoring / Performance Engineer
Bachelor's in IT or Computer Science; CCNA, monitoring tool certifications · $88,000
Implements and manages network monitoring and performance management tools, establishing baselines, configuring alerts,…