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 23 of 33 for careers that need a college degree.
1612 careers in Careers that need a college degree, page 23 of 33
Prime Brokerage Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance, Economics, or Business; CFA valued · $105,000
Provides prime brokerage services to hedge fund clients including trade execution, financing, securities lending, and…
Prime Brokerage Associate
Bachelor's degree · $110,000 - $150,000
Support prime brokerage services for hedge funds and institutional clients by managing client onboarding, trade…
Principal Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $280,000
Highest technical authority; shapes technical direction and drives innovation across organization.
Print Journalist
Bachelor's degree · $50,000
Print journalists research, write, and edit news stories, articles, and features for newspapers, magazines, and online…
Privacy Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Ensure organizational compliance with data privacy laws by developing and implementing privacy policies, conducting…
Private Credit / Direct Lending Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting; CFA/CPA valued; MBA for senior roles · $130,000
Underwrites and monitors private credit investments including direct loans, mezzanine debt, and unitranche facilities…
Private Equity Associate
Bachelor's Degree · $230,000
Analyzes potential investment opportunities, conducts due diligence, and supports the execution and monitoring of…
Private Investigator
High School Diploma · $60,000
Private investigators conduct investigations for clients, which can include individuals, businesses, or attorneys. They…
Probation Officer
Bachelor's degree · $60,000
Probation officers work with individuals who have been sentenced to probation instead of incarceration. They monitor…
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist
Bachelor’s degree · $66,270 annual
Provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Make…
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Bachelor's Degree · $64,520
Provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Make…
Procedural Animation Specialist
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Animation · $125,000
Develops procedural animation systems and algorithms. Creates automated animation solutions for complex scenes.
Process Chemist
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Optimize and troubleshoot chemical processes in manufacturing to enhance efficiency, safety, and product quality…
Process Development Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Designs, develops, optimizes, and scales manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, enhance product…
Process Engineer (Manufacturing)
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Chemical/Industrial Engineering) · $92,000
Designs, optimizes, and troubleshoots manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, yield, and safety, using…
Process Engineer (Semiconductor)
Bachelor's degree · $105,000
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for semiconductor devices. This includes designing, testing, and…
Process Improvement Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Analyzes and improves organizational processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality. Identifies…
Procurement Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Oversees the acquisition of goods and services, negotiates contracts, and manages supplier relationships to optimize…
Procurement Manager / Strategic Sourcing Manager
Bachelor's in Business, Supply Chain, or Finance · $105,000
Leads strategic procurement activities including supplier selection, contract negotiation, spend analysis, and category…
Producers and Directors
Bachelor's Degree · $83,480
Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction.…
Product Design Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Innovates and develops new products, focusing on functionality, aesthetics, and manufacturability. This role involves…
Product Designer
Bachelor's in Design, HCI, or related field · $115,000
Combines UX research, UI design, and product thinking to own the end-to-end design of digital products from concept…
Product Designer - AR/VR
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $135,000
Specializes in designing immersive experiences for augmented and virtual reality platforms. Focuses on spatial design,…
Product Designer - Healthcare
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $130,000
Specializes in designing healthcare and medical technology products. Focuses on compliance, accessibility, patient…
Product Designer (Senior)
Bachelor's degree (Design/HCI) · $135,000
Owns end-to-end design for digital products, combining UX research, interaction design, and visual design to ship…
Product Development Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Product Engineering) · $98,000
Leads the design and development of new physical products from concept through production launch, managing the full…
Product Development Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Orchestrates the lifecycle of new products from conception to launch, ensuring market fit and successful adoption.
Product Lead
Bachelor's Degree · $150,000
Leads cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver innovative products that meet market needs and business…
Product Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $140,000
Owns product vision, strategy, and roadmap for a specific product or feature area. Collaborates with engineering,…
Product Manager - Agriculture
Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture or Engineering · $160,000
Manages agricultural technology and agtech products. Focuses on precision agriculture, crop optimization, and…
Product Manager - AI/ML
Bachelor's Degree in technical field · $160,000
Manages product strategy for AI and machine learning features and products. Focuses on model performance, user…
Product Manager - Artificial Intelligence
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field · $200,000
Manages AI and machine learning products. Focuses on AI innovation, machine learning applications, and AI-powered…
Product Manager - Biotechnology
Bachelor's Degree in Biology or related field · $180,000
Manages biotechnology and life sciences products. Focuses on biotech applications, regulatory compliance, and…
Product Manager - Blockchain
Bachelor's Degree · $160,000
Manages blockchain and Web3 products. Focuses on decentralized systems, smart contracts, and blockchain technology…
Product Manager - Climate Tech
Bachelor's Degree · $165,000
Manages climate technology and environmental solutions products. Focuses on climate impact, carbon reduction, and…
Product Manager - Compliance
Bachelor's Degree · $150,000
Manages compliance and regulatory products. Focuses on regulatory requirements, compliance automation, and risk…
Product Manager - Compliance & Privacy
Bachelor's Degree · $170,000
Manages compliance and privacy products. Focuses on data privacy, regulatory compliance, and privacy-by-design.
Product Manager - Defense Technology
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field · $185,000
Manages defense and national security technology products. Focuses on defense innovation, security systems, and…
Product Manager - Developer Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science · $180,000
Manages developer experience and developer tools products. Focuses on API design, developer tools, and developer…
Product Manager - Developer Relations
Bachelor's Degree in technical field · $150,000
Manages product strategy for developer-facing products and APIs. Focuses on developer experience, API design, and…
Product Manager - Developer Tools
Bachelor's Degree · $165,000
Manages developer tools and platforms. Focuses on developer experience, API design, and tooling productivity.
Product Manager - Emerging Technologies
Bachelor's Degree · $170,000
Manages products in emerging technology areas. Focuses on innovation, experimentation, and next-generation product…
Product Manager - Energy
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Physics · $165,000
Manages energy and renewable energy products. Focuses on clean energy, energy storage, and energy optimization.
Product Manager - Enterprise
Bachelor's Degree · $145,000
Manages product strategy for enterprise software solutions. Focuses on customer success, implementation, and long-term…
Product Manager - Finance
Bachelor's Degree · $175,000
Manages fintech and financial services products. Focuses on financial innovation, payments, and financial technology.
Product Manager - Financial Services
Bachelor's Degree · $160,000
Manages product strategy for fintech and financial services applications. Focuses on regulatory compliance, security,…
Product Manager - Growth
Bachelor's Degree · $145,000
Drives user acquisition, activation, retention, and expansion through product-led growth strategies. Focuses on growth…
Product Manager - Healthcare
Bachelor's Degree · $160,000
Manages healthcare and medical technology products. Focuses on compliance, patient safety, clinical workflows, and…
Product Manager - Healthcare/Life Sciences
Bachelor's Degree (healthcare background preferred) · $160,000
Manages product strategy for healthcare and life sciences applications. Focuses on regulatory compliance, clinical…
Product Manager - Infrastructure
Bachelor's Degree in technical field · $155,000
Manages product strategy for internal infrastructure, developer tools, and platform services. Focuses on developer…