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 26 of 33 for careers that need a college degree.
1612 careers in Careers that need a college degree, page 26 of 33
Real Estate Investor
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Acquires, manages, and sells real property assets to generate returns through rental income, capital appreciation, or…
Real Estate Market Research Analyst
Bachelor's in Economics, Real Estate, or Statistics; Master's advantageous · $72,000
Conducts market research and analysis for real estate firms, tracking supply/demand dynamics, rental trends, vacancy…
Real Estate Marketing Manager
Bachelor's in Marketing, Communications, or Business · $78,000
Develops and executes marketing strategies for real estate agencies, developers, and property portfolios, managing…
Real Estate Team Leader / Rainmaker
Real estate license; Bachelor's in Business; leadership and coaching certifications · $135,000
Leads a high-performing real estate sales team, generating leads, mentoring agents, managing team operations, and…
Real Estate Underwriter
Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or Real Estate; underwriting certifications · $82,000
Evaluates the risk and financial viability of real estate loan applications for banks, insurance companies, or mortgage…
Real-Time / Streaming Data Engineer
Bachelor's degree (MS valued) · $165,000
Builds real-time data processing systems using stream processing frameworks for use cases like fraud detection,…
Real-Time Rendering Artist
Bachelor's Degree in Graphics Programming or Computer Science · $115,000
Creates real-time graphics and rendering solutions for interactive media. Optimizes 3D assets for real-time performance.
Real-Time Systems Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $185,000
Develops real-time systems; handles low-latency requirements and stream processing.
Real-World Evidence (RWE) Analyst
Master's or Ph.D. in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or Health Economics · $105,000
Analyzes real-world data from electronic health records, claims databases, and registries to generate evidence on drug…
Records Manager
Bachelor's degree · $75,000
Plans, develops, implements, and administers recordkeeping systems and procedures for an organization. Manages the…
Recreation Workers
Bachelor's Degree · $35,380
Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities. Organize…
Recreational Therapists
Bachelor's Degree · $60,280
Plan, direct, or coordinate medically-approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other…
Recruiting Operations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $115,000
Optimize the end-to-end recruiting process by managing ATS configuration, developing recruiting metrics and dashboards,…
Regional Sales Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Drive revenue growth by leading a team of sales professionals within a specific geographic region, developing…
Registered Nurse (RN)
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Registered Nurses provide direct patient care, administer medications, and educate patients and their families on…
Registered Nurses
Bachelor's Degree · $93,600
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records.…
Regulatory / Compliance Engineer (Products)
Bachelor's degree (Engineering; any discipline) · $92,000
Ensures products meet regulatory requirements and obtain necessary certifications (UL, CE, FDA, FCC) by managing…
Regulatory Affairs Managers
Bachelor's Degree · $86,130
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard…
Regulatory Affairs Specialists
Bachelor's Degree · $96,310
Coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or…
Regulatory Compliance Officer
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Ensures an organization adheres to external laws and regulations, as well as internal policies. This involves…
Regulatory Submissions Specialist (eCTD)
Bachelor's in Life Sciences or Information Management · $85,000
Prepares, compiles, and publishes electronic regulatory submissions (eCTD format) to FDA, EMA, and global health…
Rehabilitation Counselors
Bachelor's Degree · $46,110
Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and…
Release Engineer / Build Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $145,000
Manages software release processes, build systems, artifact management, and deployment pipelines, ensuring reliable and…
Reliability Engineer (Mechanical)
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering) · $100,000
Ensures mechanical systems and equipment meet reliability and availability targets through failure mode analysis, life…
Relocation Program Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $92,000
Manage domestic and international employee relocation programs that support talent mobility and workforce deployment.…
Relocation Specialist / Corporate Relocation Manager
Bachelor's in Business, HR, or Real Estate; CRP (Certified Relocation Professional) valued · $68,000
Manages employee relocation programs for corporations, coordinating home sales, destination services, temporary…
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Bachelor's Degree · $132,170
Apply remote sensing principles and methods to analyze data and solve problems in areas such as natural resource…
Remote Sensing Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Analyzes and interprets satellite imagery and aerial photographs to gather data about Earth's surface. Develops and…
Remote Sensing Technicians
Bachelor's Degree · $46,790
Apply remote sensing technologies to assist scientists in areas such as natural resources, urban planning, or homeland…
Renewable Energy Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $102,000
Advise clients on how to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energy sources, assisting organizations in…
Renewable Energy Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $112,000
Design, analyze, and optimize renewable energy systems including solar, wind, geothermal, and energy storage projects…
Renewable Energy Finance Associate
Bachelor's Degree · $125,000
Support the structuring, execution, and management of project finance transactions for renewable energy assets…
Renewable Energy Procurement Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $108,000
Manage corporate renewable energy procurement programs including power purchase agreements, renewable energy…
Renewable Energy Project Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $121,440
Manages the planning, development, and construction of solar, wind, and other renewable energy projects.
Research and Development Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Designs, develops, and tests innovative products and systems, applying scientific principles and engineering…
Research Compliance Officer
Master's in Science, Public Administration, or Law; CIP certification preferred · $78,000
Ensures research activities comply with federal regulations, institutional policies, and ethical standards, managing…
Research Data Manager / Data Steward
Master's in Library Science, Data Science, or Information Management · $75,000
Manages research data throughout its lifecycle, implementing FAIR data principles, developing data management plans,…
Research Operations Manager
Bachelor's in Business, Marketing, or Operations; Master's preferred · $88,000
Manages the operational infrastructure of a market research function including vendor management, technology platforms,…
Restructuring & Distressed Debt Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance / Economics / Business · $150,000
Advises on corporate restructurings, distressed debt situations, and bankruptcy transactions.
Retail / Store Designer
Bachelor's degree (Interior Design/Architecture) · $78,000
Designs retail environments, store layouts, and branded commercial spaces that optimize customer flow, merchandise…
Retail Leasing Manager
Bachelor's in Business, Marketing, or Real Estate; real estate license required · $82,000
Specializes in leasing retail spaces within shopping centers, high streets, and mixed-use developments, curating tenant…
Retail Operations Manager
Bachelor's degree · $75,000
Oversees the daily operations of retail stores, ensuring efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.…
Revenue Operations Manager
Bachelor's degree · $128,000
Manages revenue operations processes across sales, marketing, and CS, overseeing CRM systems, pipeline reporting,…
Reverse Logistics Manager
Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Environmental Science, or Business · $88,000
Oversees the management of product returns, refurbishment, recycling, and disposal processes to recover value, reduce…
Rewards & Recognition Program Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Design, implement, and manage employee recognition and total rewards programs that reinforce organizational values,…
Rigging Artist
Bachelor's Degree in Animation or VFX · $76,000
Creates digital skeletons and control systems for 3D characters and objects. Develops rigs that enable animators to…
Robotics Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Mechanical Engineering / Related Field · $170,000
Develops robotic systems; works on automation, control systems, and robotics software.
Robotics Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $117,750
Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.
Robotics Process Automation (RPA) Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $34,220
Designs and implements software robots that automate repetitive business processes.
Rotating Equipment Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering) · $115,000
Specializes in the design, selection, operation, and maintenance of rotating machinery including turbines, compressors,…