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 22 of 33 for careers that need a college degree.
1612 careers in Careers that need a college degree, page 22 of 33
Performance Engineer
Bachelor's degree (MS valued) · $155,000
Specializes in identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks in software systems through profiling, load testing,…
Performance Management Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $98,000
Design, implement, and continuously improve performance management systems that align individual and team goals with…
Performance Marketing Manager / Director
Bachelor's degree (Marketing/Business; MBA valued) · $110,000
Leads performance marketing across paid search, paid social, display, and affiliate channels, focusing on measurable…
Performance Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Analyzes and optimizes various aspects of business operations, marketing campaigns, or technical systems to improve…
Performance Testing Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $135,000
Specializes in performance and load testing; identifies bottlenecks and optimizes system performance.
Personal Financial Advisors
Bachelor's Degree · $102,140
Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension…
Petroleum Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $141,280
Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool…
Pharmaceutical Compliance Officer
Bachelor's in Life Sciences, Law, or Business; Master's preferred · $110,000
Ensures pharmaceutical operations comply with FDA, EMA, and global regulatory requirements, managing compliance…
Pharmaceutical Packaging Engineer
Bachelor's in Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science · $85,000
Designs and validates primary and secondary packaging systems for pharmaceutical products, ensuring drug stability,…
Pharmaceutical Pricing & Market Access Analyst
Master's in Health Economics, Business, or Pharmacy · $105,000
Develops pricing strategies and market access plans for pharmaceutical products, analyzing payer landscapes,…
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Bachelor's in Life Sciences or Business · $95,000
Promotes and sells pharmaceutical products to physicians, pharmacists, and healthcare institutions, providing product…
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager
Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering; MBA preferred · $105,000
Manages the end-to-end supply chain for pharmaceutical products including cold chain logistics, demand forecasting,…
Pharmacovigilance Manager
Master's Degree · $128,000
Oversee the pharmacovigilance system, ensuring the safety profile of pharmaceutical products, managing adverse event…
Philanthropic Advisor
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Philanthropic Advisors guide individuals, families, and organizations in their charitable giving strategies. They help…
Photojournalist
Bachelor's in Photojournalism, Photography, or Journalism · $48,000
Captures news events, human stories, and documentary subjects through still photography, working on assignment or…
Photonics Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $117,750
Design technologies specializing in light information or light energy, such as laser or fiber optics technology.
Photovoltaic Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $108,000
Design, specify, and optimize photovoltaic solar energy systems for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale…
PHP / Laravel Developer (Senior)
Bachelor's degree (bootcamp accepted) · $115,000
Develops web applications using PHP and Laravel framework, handling backend logic, API development, and enterprise…
Physical Education Teacher
Bachelor's Degree · $62,000
Instructs students in physical activities, sports, and fitness exercises, fostering physical health, teamwork, and…
Physical Security Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Protects an organization's tangible assets, personnel, and facilities by implementing and managing comprehensive…
Physician Assistant (Orthopedics)
Master's Degree · $120,000
Physician Assistants specializing in orthopedics work alongside orthopedic surgeons, providing diagnostic, therapeutic,…
Piping Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering) · $105,000
Designs piping systems for oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, and process industries, including pipe…
Pitchbook / Financial Modeling Specialist
Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; FMVA or similar modeling certifications · $95,000
Creates high-quality pitchbook presentations and complex financial models for investment banking teams, specializing in…
Plastics / Injection Molding Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Plastics/Manufacturing Engineering) · $90,000
Designs and optimizes injection molding processes and tooling for plastic parts production, selecting materials,…
Platform Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $158,000
Builds internal developer platforms; creates tools and infrastructure to improve developer productivity.
Platform Product Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $160,000
Manages product strategy for platform ecosystems, balancing needs of multiple user segments (developers, partners,…
Podcast Content Producer / Audio Storyteller
Bachelor's in Journalism, Communications, Media Production, or English · $68,000
Develops podcast content strategy, writes episode outlines and scripts, conducts guest research, and shapes narrative…
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Bachelor's Degree · $45,680
Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.
Polar Logistics Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Manages and coordinates the transportation, storage, and distribution of supplies, equipment, and personnel in polar…
Policy Analyst (Criminal Justice)
Master's Degree · $85,000
Analyzes criminal justice policies, programs, and legislation to provide recommendations for improvement. Conducts…
Policy Analyst (Energy)
Master's Degree · $90,000
Analyzes energy policies, regulations, and market trends to advise organizations on strategic decisions, regulatory…
Policy Analyst (Environmental)
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Analyzes environmental policies, regulations, and scientific data to develop and recommend strategies for sustainable…
Policy Analyst (Transportation Electrification)
Master's Degree · $85,000
Researches, analyzes, and develops policies and regulations to promote the adoption of electric vehicles and related…
Policy Analyst (Water)
Master's Degree · $85,000
Researches, analyzes, and evaluates water management, conservation, quality, and allocation policies to develop…
Political / Public Opinion Pollster
Master's in Political Science, Statistics, or Public Policy · $82,000
Designs and conducts public opinion polls and political surveys, analyzing voter attitudes, issue positions, and…
Political Correspondent / Political Reporter
Bachelor's in Journalism, Political Science, or Law · $62,000
Covers government, elections, policy debates, and political campaigns for news outlets, analyzing legislative…
Port / Terminal Operations Manager
Bachelor's in Maritime Studies, Logistics, or Business · $98,000
Manages port or terminal operations including vessel scheduling, cargo handling, yard management, and equipment…
Portfolio Analyst
Master's Degree · $120,000
Analyzes financial markets, evaluates investment opportunities, and constructs diversified portfolios to meet client…
Portfolio Management Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Analyze financial markets, evaluate investment opportunities, and construct diversified portfolios to meet client…
Portfolio Manager Assistant
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Assists portfolio managers in managing investment portfolios, conducting research, preparing reports, and communicating…
Power Generation Equipment Specialist
Associate's degree or vocational training · $75,000
Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical or mechanical equipment in power-generating stations, substations, or in…
Power Grid Modernization Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Design and implement advanced grid modernization solutions including smart grid technologies, advanced metering…
Power Purchase Agreement Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $115,000
Analyze, structure, and negotiate power purchase agreements and renewable energy offtake contracts for utilities,…
Power Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Designs, develops, and maintains electrical power systems, ensuring their efficiency, reliability, and safety. This…
PPC / SEM Specialist (Paid Search Manager)
Bachelor's degree (Marketing/Business/Analytics) · $68,000
Manages pay-per-click advertising campaigns on Google Ads, Bing Ads, and other search platforms, optimizing bids,…
PPC Specialist / Paid Search Specialist
Bachelor's in Marketing, Business, or related field · $68,000
Manages pay-per-click advertising campaigns across Google Ads, Bing, and social platforms, optimizing bids, keywords,…
Precision Agriculture Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $111,752
Applies advanced technology and data analysis to optimize agricultural practices, improving crop yields, resource…
Pressure Vessel Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering; Master's valued) · $108,000
Designs and analyzes pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, and boilers for process industries, ensuring…
Pricing Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Analyzes market trends, competitor pricing, and customer behavior to develop and implement pricing strategies that…
Pricing Research Analyst / Pricing Strategist
Master's in Economics, Statistics, or Marketing Research · $95,000
Conducts pricing research using Van Westendorp, Gabor-Granger, conjoint, and elasticity modeling to optimize pricing…