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 29 of 33 for careers that need a college degree.
1612 careers in Careers that need a college degree, page 29 of 33
Social Listening / Digital Intelligence Analyst
Bachelor's in Marketing, Data Science, or Communications · $75,000
Monitors and analyzes social media conversations, online reviews, and digital signals to extract consumer sentiment,…
Social Media Analyst / Social Listening Analyst
Bachelor's degree (Marketing/Analytics/Statistics) · $68,000
Analyzes social media performance data, conducts social listening and sentiment analysis, tracks competitor activity,…
Social Media Director / Head of Social
Bachelor's degree (MBA valued) · $118,000
Leads an organization's social media strategy, overseeing content teams, paid social, community management, influencer…
Social Media Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $138,060
Develops and executes social media strategies across platforms to build brand presence and engage audiences.
Social Media News Producer
Bachelor's in Journalism, Digital Media, or Communications · $55,000
Produces and distributes news content specifically for social media platforms, creating platform-native formats…
Social Media Strategist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Develop and execute social media strategies to enhance brand presence, engage audiences, and drive marketing objectives.
Social Science Research Assistants
Bachelor's Degree · $58,040
Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for…
Software Developer in Test (SDET)
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Designs, develops, and maintains automated test frameworks and tools to ensure software quality and reliability.
Software Developers
Bachelor's Degree · $133,080
Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and…
Software Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field · $120,000
Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications and systems using programming languages, frameworks, and…
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
Bachelor's Degree · $102,610
Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare…
Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $117,750
Perform site-specific engineering analysis or evaluation of energy efficiency and solar projects involving residential,…
Solar Policy Advocate
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Advocate for solar energy policies, net metering rules, interconnection standards, and community solar programs at…
Solutions Architect
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $185,000
Designs solutions for clients; bridges technical and business requirements.
Solutions Architect (Cloud/Enterprise)
Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering · $175,000
Designs and validates complex technical solutions for enterprise customers, creating architecture diagrams, integration…
Solutions Engineer / Pre-Sales Engineer
Bachelor's degree (CS/Engineering) · $155,000
Partners with sales teams to provide technical expertise during the sales process, delivering product demos, building…
Sound Editor
Bachelor's Degree · $70,000
Sound editors are responsible for assembling and synchronizing all sound elements to dialogue, music, and sound effects…
Sourcing Manager
Bachelor's degree · $95,000
Manages the procurement process, identifies suppliers, negotiates contracts, and ensures cost-effective acquisition of…
Spatial Computing Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $145,000
Designs, builds, and optimizes software experiences that blend digital content with the physical world using XR…
Spatial UI Designer (AR/VR Interfaces)
Bachelor's degree (HCI/3D Design/CS) · $130,000
Designs user interfaces and interaction patterns for augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality…
Special Education Coordinator
Master's Degree · $82,500
Oversees and implements special education programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and providing support for…
Special Education Teacher, Elementary School
Master's degree · $62,000
Educate students with disabilities in elementary school settings, adapting lessons and providing individualized support…
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School
Bachelor's Degree · $63,620
Teach academic, social, and life skills to elementary school students with learning, emotional, or physical…
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten
Bachelor's Degree · $63,620
Teach academic, social, and life skills to kindergarten students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities.…
Special Education Teachers, Middle School
Bachelor's Degree · $64,880
Teach academic, social, and life skills to middle school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities.…
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
Bachelor's Degree · $69,590
Teach academic, social, and life skills to secondary school students with learning, emotional, or physical…
Special Effects Artists and Animators
Bachelor's Degree · $99,800
Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in…
Sports Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $72,000
Collects, analyzes, and interprets data related to sports performance, team dynamics, and competitive strategies to…
Sports Anchor / Sports Presenter
Bachelor's in Journalism, Broadcasting, or Sports Communication · $58,000
Presents sports news segments on television, anchoring highlight shows, conducting athlete interviews, providing game…
Sports Broadcaster / Commentator
Bachelor's degree (Journalism/Broadcasting/Communications) · $55,000
Provides live play-by-play or color commentary for sporting events across television, radio, and streaming platforms,…
Sports Data Analyst / Performance Analyst
Bachelor's degree (Statistics/Data Science/Sports Science; Master's valued) · $82,000
Collects, analyzes, and interprets athletic performance data using video analysis, GPS tracking, wearable sensors, and…
Sports Equipment Designer / Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering or Industrial Design) · $88,000
Designs and engineers sports equipment, footwear, and protective gear using biomechanics, materials science, and human…
Sports Event Coordinator / Tournament Director
Bachelor's degree (Sports Management/Event Management/Hospitality) · $58,000
Plans, organizes, and executes sporting events, tournaments, and competitions, managing logistics, scheduling,…
Sports Journalist / Reporter
Bachelor's degree (Journalism/Communications/English) · $52,000
Covers sporting events, teams, and athletes through written articles, video reports, and social media content, breaking…
Sports Marketing Executive
Bachelor's Degree · $80,000
Develops and implements marketing strategies for sports teams, athletes, events, or brands. This includes managing…
Sports Marketing Manager
Bachelor's degree (Marketing/Sports Management/Business) · $78,000
Develops and executes marketing strategies for sports teams, leagues, venues, or brands, managing sponsorship…
Sports Scientist
Master's Degree · $85,000
Apply scientific principles to enhance athletic performance, prevent injuries, and optimize training programs for…
Spring Boot Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $145,000
Develops enterprise Java applications using Spring Boot framework; manages microservices and REST APIs.
SQL Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $98,000
Designs, develops, and maintains robust database solutions, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security for…
Stadium / Arena Operations Manager
Bachelor's degree (Sports Management/Facility Management/Business) · $72,000
Oversees the day-to-day operations of sports venues including event setup, security, concessions, maintenance, crowd…
Staff Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $220,000
Senior technical expert; drives technical strategy across multiple teams and projects.
Staff Reporter
Bachelor's degree · $60,000
Staff Reporters gather facts, conduct interviews, and write news stories for newspapers, magazines, websites,…
Stage / Theatrical Designer
Bachelor's degree (Theatre Design/Scenic Design; MFA valued) · $65,000
Designs sets, scenery, and environments for theatre, opera, dance, and live events, creating immersive worlds that…
Stage Manager
Bachelor's degree (Theater/Stage Management; MFA valued) · $55,000
Coordinates all aspects of theatrical, dance, and live event productions from rehearsal through performance, managing…
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator
Certificate or Vocational Training · $65,000
Operates and maintains stationary engines, boilers, and other mechanical equipment to provide utilities such as heat,…
Statistical Assistants
Bachelor's Degree · $51,440
Compile and compute data according to statistical formulas for use in statistical studies. May perform actuarial…
Statistical Programmer
Bachelor's Degree · $109,205
Develops, validates, and maintains statistical programs for data analysis, reporting, and visualization in research or…
Storage Engineer / SAN Administrator
Bachelor's in IT or Computer Science; vendor certifications (NetApp NCDA, Dell EMC, Pure Storage) · $102,000
Designs and manages enterprise storage infrastructure including SAN, NAS, and object storage systems, handling capacity…
Stormwater Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Civil/Environmental Engineering) · $88,000
Designs stormwater management systems including detention basins, bioretention, green infrastructure, and conveyance…
Story Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $80,000
Story Artists translate scripts and ideas into visual narratives through storyboards, helping to plan the visual flow…