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 21 of 33 for careers that need a college degree.
1612 careers in Careers that need a college degree, page 21 of 33
Network Operations Center (NOC) Technician
Associate's degree or equivalent experience · $76,220
Monitor, analyze, troubleshoot, and maintain network systems to ensure optimal performance and availability. Respond to…
Neurodiversity & Accessibility HR Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Develop and manage programs that support neurodiverse employees and ensure workplace accessibility for employees with…
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
Bachelor's Degree · $60,280
Narrate or write news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or other communications media such as…
News Videographer / Video Journalist (VJ)
Bachelor's in Broadcasting, Film Production, or Journalism · $50,000
Shoots and edits video news content for television, web, and social platforms, operating as a visual storyteller who…
Newsletter Strategist / Newsletter Growth Manager
Bachelor's in Marketing, Journalism, or Communications · $78,000
Builds and grows email newsletter audiences, developing content strategies, optimizing subscriber acquisition and…
Newsletter Writer / Substack Journalist
Bachelor's in Journalism, Writing, or subject-matter expertise · $55,000
Writes and publishes independent or branded email newsletters covering niche topics, building subscriber audiences…
Newspaper Reporter / Staff Writer
Bachelor's in Journalism, Communications, or English · $48,000
Researches, interviews sources, and writes news stories on deadline for daily or weekly newspapers, covering beats such…
NLP Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Linguistics / Related Field · $175,000
Develops natural language processing systems; builds text analysis and language models.
Nonprofit Consultant
Master's degree · ~$124,000
Guide non-profit organizations in strategic planning, fundraising, organizational development, and operational…
Novelist
Bachelor's degree · $65,000
Novelists create original works of fiction, developing characters, plots, and settings. They conduct research, write,…
NPI Engineer (New Product Introduction)
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering) · $95,000
Manages the transition of new products from engineering design to volume manufacturing, coordinating design for…
Nuclear Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $127,520
Conduct research on nuclear engineering projects or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems…
Nursing Home / Senior Living CEO
Bachelor's degree (MHA/MBA common) · $130,000
Leads a nursing home, assisted living facility, or senior living community, overseeing resident care, regulatory…
NVH Technical Specialist
Bachelor's degree · $95,000
Analyze, diagnose, and resolve noise, vibration, and harshness issues in products within the automotive or aerospace…
Observability / Monitoring Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $155,000
Builds and maintains observability infrastructure including distributed tracing, metrics collection, log aggregation,…
Observability Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $168,000
Implements monitoring, logging, and tracing; ensures system visibility and reliability.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Bachelor's Degree · $83,910
Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent…
Ocean Freight Manager / Shipping Line Operations Manager
Bachelor's in Maritime Studies, Logistics, or International Business · $92,000
Manages ocean freight operations including container booking, vessel scheduling, port coordination, and carrier…
Offshore Platform Maintenance Technician
Postsecondary non-degree award · $85,000
Maintains and repairs mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment on offshore oil and gas platforms. Ensures…
Onboarding Program Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Design, implement, and continuously improve new employee onboarding programs that accelerate time-to-productivity,…
Oncology Informatics Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Analyzes, designs, and implements information systems and technology solutions within oncology departments to optimize…
Online Merchants
Bachelor's Degree · $81,270
Conduct retail activities of businesses operating exclusively online. May perform duties such as preparing business…
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Collect, analyze, and disseminate intelligence from publicly available sources to support national security, law…
Operational Risk Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance, Business, or Risk Management; FRM or CRISC valued · $95,000
Identifies, assesses, and mitigates operational risks across the bank including process failures, system outages,…
Operations Analyst (Banking)
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Optimize and streamline operational processes within a financial institution by analyzing workflows, identifying…
Operations Specialist - Capital Markets
Bachelor's degree · $85,000
Coordinate back-office functions such as trade reconciliation, settlement, clearing, and regulatory reporting for…
Options Trader
Bachelor's in Finance / Mathematics / Physics · $230,000
Specializes in trading options; manages volatility, Greeks, and complex option strategies.
Organizational Development Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Designs and implements strategies to improve organizational effectiveness, employee performance, and overall company…
Orthopedic Surgeon Assistant
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Assists orthopedic surgeons in surgical procedures, patient care, and clinical duties, often functioning as a Physician…
Owner-Operator (Trucking)
High School Diploma or GED, plus Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training and significant driving experience. · $90,000
Owns and operates a commercial vehicle, managing all aspects of the business including logistics, maintenance, and…
Packaging Designer
Bachelor's degree (Graphic Design/Industrial Design) · $75,000
Designs product packaging including structural design, graphics, typography, and materials selection for consumer…
Packaging Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Packaging Engineering/Mechanical Engineering) · $88,000
Designs and tests packaging systems for consumer products, medical devices, food, and industrial goods, optimizing…
Paid Media Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Develop, implement, and manage paid digital advertising campaigns across various platforms to drive customer…
Paid Social Media Specialist / Paid Social Manager
Bachelor's degree (Marketing/Business) · $72,000
Manages paid advertising campaigns across social platforms (Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, Snapchat), optimizing targeting,…
Painting Contractor
High School Diploma · $65,000
Oversee and execute painting projects for residential and commercial clients, including surface preparation, paint…
Paralegal and Legal Assistant
Associate's degree or certificate · $60,000
Paralegals and legal assistants perform a variety of tasks to support lawyers, including conducting legal research,…
Park Naturalists
Bachelor's Degree · $79,120
Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national,…
Park Ranger
Bachelor's Degree · $47,752
Enforces laws and regulations, provides educational programs, and manages natural resources to ensure the safety and…
Partner Manager / Channel Manager (Tech)
Bachelor's degree · $140,000
Manages relationships with technology partners, resellers, and channel partners to drive indirect revenue, co-selling,…
Partnership Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Develops and maintains strategic relationships with partners to achieve business objectives through identifying…
Passive House Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Advise architects, developers, and builders on designing and constructing Passive House certified buildings that…
Patch Management Specialist
Bachelor's in IT or Cybersecurity; WSUS/SCCM/Intune experience · $82,000
Manages the enterprise patching lifecycle for operating systems, applications, and firmware, coordinating vulnerability…
Pathology Assistant
Master's in Pathologists' Assistant Studies · $72,000
Assists pathologists by performing gross examination of surgical specimens, preparing tissue for histological…
Payroll Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Manage end-to-end payroll operations for a multi-state or global workforce, ensuring accurate and timely payroll…
PCB Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $87,571
Designs and develops layouts for printed circuit boards (PCBs) used in electronic devices, ensuring functionality,…
Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Cybersecurity / Related Field · $160,000
Tests security systems; identifies vulnerabilities through authorized penetration testing.
Penetration Testers
Bachelor's Degree · $140,910
Evaluate network system security by conducting simulated internal and external cyberattacks using adversary tools and…
People Analytics Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $108,000
Apply data science and statistical analysis to HR data to generate insights that inform talent strategy, workforce…
People Operations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $130,000
Lead the day-to-day operations of the HR function at a high-growth startup or technology company, building and scaling…
Performance Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of business operations, marketing campaigns, or product performance,…