Careers that need a college degree
One thousand seven hundred and ninety-three 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 36 of 36 for careers that need a college degree.
1793 careers in Careers that need a college degree, page 36 of 36
Visual Effects Supervisor
Bachelor's Degree in VFX or Film · $135,000
Supervises visual effects work on set and in post-production. Coordinates with cinematography and other departments.
Voice of Customer Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $88,000
Collects, analyzes, and interprets customer feedback to identify trends and insights for product and service…
Voice Over Artist Commercial Animation
Associate's Degree · $64,478
Lends vocal talent to commercials, animated features, and other media projects.
VoIP / Telephony Engineer
Bachelor's in IT or Telecommunications; Cisco CCNP Collaboration or Avaya certifications · $88,000
Designs and manages enterprise voice and telephony systems including VoIP platforms, SIP trunking, PBX systems, and…
VP of Design
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $330,000
Leads design organization at executive level, setting company-wide design vision and strategy. Reports to C-level,…
VP of Engineering
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $420,000
Vice President of Engineering; sets company-wide engineering strategy and vision.
VP of HR Operations
Master's Degree · $160,000
Drive the strategic planning, development, and implementation of HR operational programs and services, ensuring…
VP of Product
Bachelor's Degree · $320,000
Leads entire product organization, setting company-wide product vision and strategy. Reports to C-level, manages…
Vulnerability Management Analyst
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity or IT; CompTIA Security+, Qualys/Tenable certifications · $88,000
Manages the enterprise vulnerability management program, conducting regular scans, prioritizing findings by risk,…
Warehouse Automation Engineer
Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Robotics · $105,000
Designs, implements, and maintains automated warehouse systems including robotics, conveyor systems, AS/RS, and AGVs to…
Warehouse Management System (WMS) Analyst
Bachelor's in Information Systems, Supply Chain, or Computer Science · $82,000
Configures, maintains, and optimizes warehouse management systems to improve operational efficiency, troubleshoot…
Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center Manager
Bachelor's in Logistics, Business, or Operations Management · $82,000
Directs daily warehouse or distribution center operations including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping…
Water Quality Scientist
Master's Degree · $85,000
Monitor, analyze, and develop solutions for water quality challenges in rivers, lakes, groundwater, and coastal…
Water Resource Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Design and manage water supply, stormwater, and wastewater infrastructure projects to ensure sustainable water resource…
Water Resource Manager
Master's Degree · $130,000
Manage water resources to ensure sustainable supply, quality, and distribution for communities, agriculture, and…
Water Resource Specialists
Bachelor's Degree · $86,130
Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory…
Water Resources Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Civil Engineering; Master's valued) · $95,000
Plans and designs water supply, stormwater management, flood control, and watershed systems, using hydrology and…
Water/Wastewater Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $134,830
Design or oversee projects involving provision of potable water, disposal of wastewater and sewage, or prevention of…
Wealth Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Advise clients on financial planning, investments, and other financial services. Help individuals and organizations…
Web Administrators
Bachelor's Degree · $140,910
Manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality…
Web and Digital Interface Designers
Bachelor's Degree · $98,090
Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus…
Web3 Full-Stack Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $152,000
Develops full-stack Web3 applications; integrates blockchain with frontend and backend systems.
Welding Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Welding Engineering/Mechanical Engineering) · $92,000
Develops and qualifies welding procedures, selects welding processes and materials, designs weld joints, and ensures…
Welding Inspector
High school diploma or equivalent, often with vocational training or an associate"s degree in welding technology or a related field. Certification, such as Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) from the American Welding Society (AWS), is typically required. · $83,000
Ensure the quality, safety, and code compliance of welded structures by performing visual inspections, reviewing…
Welding Supervisor
High School Diploma or GED; Vocational Training or Associate's Degree preferred · $75,000
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in welding and cutting of products and structures. Ensures…
Wetland Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $82,000
Conduct wetland delineations, functional assessments, and mitigation banking analyses to support permitting for…
Wildland Firefighter
High school diploma or equivalent; some positions may require an Associate's degree or specialized certifications. · $55,000
Wildland firefighters are specialized emergency responders who combat wildfires in forests, grasslands, and other…
Wind Energy Development Managers
Bachelor's Degree · $86,130
Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental…
Wind Energy Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $117,750
Design underground or overhead wind farm collector systems and prepare and develop site specifications.
Wind Energy Project Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Originate, develop, and advance onshore wind energy projects from site identification through financial close and…
Wind Power Forecasting Analyst
Master's Degree · $115,000
Develop and maintain statistical and machine learning models to forecast wind energy production for grid operators,…
Windows Systems Administrator / Active Directory Admin
Bachelor's in IT; Microsoft certifications (AZ-800/801, MS-102) · $82,000
Manages Windows Server environments and Active Directory infrastructure, handling user provisioning, Group Policy,…
Wireless Network Engineer (Wi-Fi / RF)
Bachelor's in IT or Electrical Engineering; CWNA/CWDP/CWSP certifications · $92,000
Designs and manages enterprise wireless networks, conducting RF site surveys, deploying access points, optimizing…
Workers Compensation & Leave Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Manage workers compensation claims, disability leave programs, and return-to-work processes to protect employee health…
Workforce Planning Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Develop and maintain workforce planning models that forecast talent supply and demand, identify skills gaps, and inform…
Workforce Planning Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Manages and optimizes an organization's workforce to ensure it has the right number of people with the right skills in…
Workplace Wellbeing Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Design and manage comprehensive employee wellbeing programs covering physical health, mental health, financial…
Wound Care Nurse
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Assess, treat, and manage various types of wounds, promoting healing and preventing complications.
Writers and Authors
Bachelor's Degree · $72,270
Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.
Zero Waste Program Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $88,000
Develop and manage comprehensive zero waste programs for municipalities, universities, sports venues, and corporate…
Zoning Administrator
Bachelor's Degree · $94,000
Enforce zoning ordinances and land use regulations, reviewing development proposals and issuing permits.
Zoologist
Bachelor's Degree · $72,860
Zoologists study the behavior of animals and wildlife, including their diseases and genetics, in various environments…
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Bachelor's Degree · $72,860
Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife…