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 28 of 33 for careers that need a college degree.
1612 careers in Careers that need a college degree, page 28 of 33
Secondary School Teacher
Bachelor's Degree · $62,000
Educates and inspires students in a secondary school setting, developing and delivering curriculum to foster academic…
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Bachelor's Degree · $64,580
Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.
Securities Lending Specialist
Bachelor's in Finance or Business · $105,000
Manages securities lending and borrowing activities, sourcing hard-to-borrow securities for short sellers, negotiating…
Securities Lending Trader
Bachelor's Degree · $112,340
Execute securities lending and borrowing transactions on behalf of financial institutions, managing associated risks…
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Bachelor's Degree · $78,140
Buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms, or provide financial services to businesses and…
Security Awareness Training Specialist
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity, Communications, or Education; Security+ and training certifications · $78,000
Designs and delivers cybersecurity awareness programs for organizations, creating phishing simulations, training…
Security Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Advises organizations on cybersecurity best practices, identifies vulnerabilities, and implements robust security…
Security Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $155,000
Implements security measures and best practices; manages vulnerabilities and ensures compliance.
Security Engineer (Advanced)
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Cybersecurity / Related Field · $175,000
Develops security systems; implements cryptography and security protocols.
Security Engineer (Application/Cloud)
Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity · $155,000
Designs and implements security controls for cloud infrastructure and applications, conducting security reviews,…
Security Management Specialists
Bachelor's Degree · $81,270
Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such…
Security Managers
Bachelor's Degree · $108,390
Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.
Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity or IT; CISSP, CISM, GSOM certifications · $128,000
Leads the Security Operations Center team, managing analysts, defining detection strategies, overseeing incident…
Security Testing Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $148,000
Performs security testing and vulnerability assessments; identifies security flaws in applications.
Senior Account Executive
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Manages key client accounts, develops strategic relationships, and drives revenue growth through effective sales…
Senior Accountant
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Prepare financial statements, reconcile accounts, analyze financial data, and assist with audits while supervising…
Senior Automation Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Designs, develops, and implements automated systems and processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and reliability…
Senior Backend Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $185,000
Leads backend architecture and system design; mentors developers and drives technical decisions for scalability.
Senior Community Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Develop and execute strategies to engage and grow an online community while fostering positive relationships,…
Senior Copywriter / Lead Copywriter
Bachelor's in English, Advertising, or Communications; strong portfolio with award-winning work valued · $95,000
Leads copywriting projects and mentors junior writers, developing brand voice guidelines, crafting high-stakes campaign…
Senior Design Researcher
Bachelor's Degree in Research or related field · $160,000
Leads design research initiatives and mentors junior researchers. Develops research methodologies, synthesizes…
Senior Engineering Manager
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $240,000
Manages multiple engineering teams; sets strategy and drives organizational goals.
Senior FinOps Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $130,000
Optimize cloud spending and manage financial operations by implementing cost-efficient strategies, analyzing usage…
Senior Frontend Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $180,000
Leads frontend architecture and best practices; mentors junior developers and drives technical decisions for UI/UX…
Senior Full-Stack Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $185,000
Leads full-stack architecture and technical decisions; mentors developers across frontend and backend domains.
Senior Marketing Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Lead marketing initiatives, develop strategies, manage campaigns, and oversee a team to achieve business objectives,…
Senior ML Engineer / ML Architect
Master's/PhD in Computer Science / Machine Learning / Related Field · $210,000
Leads ML initiatives; designs ML systems architecture and mentors ML engineers.
Senior Policy Advisor
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Advises government agencies, non-profits, or corporations on policy development, implementation, and evaluation.…
Senior Producer
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
A Senior Producer oversees the entire production process for various media projects, from conception to delivery. They…
Senior Product Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $180,000
Leads product strategy across multiple features or product lines, mentoring junior PMs and shaping long-term product…
Senior Product Manager (Tech/SaaS)
Bachelor's degree (MBA common) · $185,000
Leads product strategy for a major product area, managing multiple product managers, setting OKRs, and driving…
Senior Project Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Oversees complex projects from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and timeline while…
Senior QA Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Designs and executes test plans, cases, and scripts to ensure software quality, while identifying and tracking bugs,…
Senior Reporter
Bachelor's degree · $75,000
Investigate, write, and report news stories across multiple media outlets, specializing in areas such as politics,…
Senior UX/UI Designer
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $160,000
Leads design for complex product features and systems, mentoring junior designers and establishing design standards.…
Sensory Scientist / Sensory Panelist Manager
Master's in Food Science, Sensory Science, or Psychology · $82,000
Designs and conducts sensory evaluation studies for food, beverage, fragrance, and consumer products, managing trained…
SEO Journalist / Audience Growth Editor
Bachelor's in Journalism, Digital Marketing, or Communications · $62,000
Combines journalism with search engine optimization to write and optimize news content for discoverability, managing…
SEO Specialist / SEO Manager
Bachelor's degree (Marketing/CS/English) · $72,000
Optimizes website content and technical infrastructure for search engine visibility, managing keyword strategy,…
Service Designer
Bachelor's degree (Design/Business/HCI) · $115,000
Designs end-to-end service experiences across digital and physical touchpoints, mapping customer journeys, service…
Session Musician / Pit Orchestra Musician
Bachelor's degree (Music Performance; conservatory training) · $52,000
Performs as a hired instrumentalist for recording sessions, Broadway/theater pit orchestras, live shows, and studio…
Settlement Officer / Conveyancer
Bachelor's in Law or Paralegal Studies; conveyancing license/certification required · $62,000
Manages the legal transfer of property ownership, preparing and reviewing conveyancing documents, conducting title…
Shipping Manager / Export Manager
Bachelor's in International Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain · $78,000
Manages outbound shipping operations including carrier selection, export documentation, packaging standards, and…
Shopper Insights Researcher
Bachelor's in Marketing or Business; Master's preferred · $88,000
Studies in-store and online shopping behavior to optimize retail environments, shelf placement, promotions, and…
Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $160,000
Ensures system reliability and performance; manages incidents and implements monitoring and alerting systems.
Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) (Advanced)
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $170,000
Ensures system reliability; manages incident response and system performance.
Smart Contract Auditor
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
A Smart Contract Auditor meticulously examines blockchain-based smart contracts to identify vulnerabilities, logical…
SOC Analyst (Tier 1/2/3)
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity or IT; CompTIA Security+, CySA+ certifications · $78,000
Monitors security events and alerts in a Security Operations Center, triaging incidents, investigating threats,…
Social and Community Service Managers
Bachelor's Degree · $78,240
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the…
Social and Human Service Assistants
Bachelor's Degree · $45,120
Assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as…
Social Commerce Manager
Bachelor's degree (Marketing/E-Commerce/Business) · $82,000
Manages social commerce strategy including shoppable posts, live shopping events, TikTok Shop, Instagram Shopping, and…