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 4 of 33 for careers that need a college degree.
1612 careers in Careers that need a college degree, page 4 of 33
Business Development Manager (Renewables)
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities in the renewable energy sector, including project development…
Business Intelligence Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $87,930
Transforms raw data into actionable business insights using visualization tools and analytical methods.
Business Intelligence Analysts
Bachelor's Degree · $125,770
Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods…
Business Intelligence Developer
Bachelor's degree · $105,000
Designs and builds BI solutions including data models, dashboards, reports, and self-service analytics platforms that…
Business Intelligence Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $130,000 - $165,000
Leads the development and execution of business intelligence strategies, leveraging data to drive informed…
Business Systems Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Analyzes an organization's business processes and systems, identifying areas for improvement and developing solutions.…
Buy-Side Equity Research Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance / Economics / Business · $180,000
Conducts equity research for hedge funds, asset managers, or pension funds to support internal portfolio management and…
Buyer
Bachelor's Degree · $77,000
Strategically procures goods, materials, and services essential for an organization's operations. This role involves…
Buyer's Agent / Buyer's Advocate
Real estate license required; Bachelor's in Business or related field preferred · $62,000
Represents property buyers exclusively throughout the purchasing process, conducting market research, identifying…
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
Bachelor's Degree · $96,310
Purchase farm products either for further processing or resale. Includes tree farm contractors, grain brokers and…
Cabinetmaker
Certificate or Vocational Training · $50,000
Designs, constructs, and repairs wooden cabinets, furniture, and fixtures using a variety of materials and tools.…
Caching Specialist
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $165,000
Specializes in caching strategies; implements Redis, Memcached, and other caching solutions.
CAD/CAM Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing) or Associate's + certifications · $85,000
Develops and manages computer-aided design and manufacturing workflows, creating 3D models, generating CNC toolpaths,…
Campaign Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $80,000
Develops, executes, and optimizes marketing campaigns across various channels to achieve business objectives,…
Campus Recruiting Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Develop and manage university recruiting programs that build diverse early-career talent pipelines for internship and…
Capacity Planning Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $158,000
Plans infrastructure capacity; forecasts growth and optimizes resource allocation.
Carbon Accounting Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $88,000
Develop, manage, and report organizational greenhouse gas inventories in accordance with the GHG Protocol Corporate…
Carbon Market Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Analyzes carbon markets, policies, and projects to identify investment opportunities and manage emissions trading…
Carbon Market Trader
Bachelor's Degree · $145,000
Execute trades in voluntary and compliance carbon markets including EU ETS, California Cap-and-Trade, RGGI, and…
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
Bachelor's Degree · $63,620
Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high…
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
Bachelor's Degree · $63,910
Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the secondary school level.
Carrier Relations Manager
Bachelor's in Logistics, Business, or Supply Chain · $82,000
Manages relationships with transportation carriers including contract negotiation, performance monitoring, capacity…
Cartographer
Bachelor's Degree · $78,380
Collects, analyzes, and interprets geographic information to design, create, and update maps and related products using…
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Post-Secondary Certificate · $78,380
Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for one or more purposes, such as…
Case Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $65,000
Advocates for clients to ensure access to necessary services, coordinating care plans and resources to support…
Case Study Writer / Customer Story Specialist
Bachelor's in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or English · $72,000
Interviews customers and writes compelling case studies, success stories, and testimonials that demonstrate product…
Cash Management Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Manages an organization's daily cash balances, liquidity, and financial transactions. Prepares cash flow forecasts,…
Cash Management Specialist (Treasury & Cash Management)
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Manages an organization's daily cash balances, liquidity, and financial transactions. Prepares cash flow forecasts,…
Casting Director
Bachelor's degree (Theater/Film; industry experience essential) · $75,000
Manages the casting process for theater, film, television, and commercial productions, identifying and auditioning…
Category Manager (Procurement)
Bachelor's in Business, Supply Chain, or Economics · $98,000
Manages specific procurement categories by developing sourcing strategies, conducting market analysis, and building…
Catering Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $68,000
Oversees all aspects of catering operations, including planning, coordinating, and executing events, managing staff,…
Cell Therapy Manufacturing Specialist
Bachelor's or Master's in Biology, Bioengineering, or related field · $88,000
Manages the production of cell-based therapies (CAR-T, stem cells) in cleanroom environments, ensuring aseptic…
CEO - Startup (Early Stage / Founder CEO)
Bachelor's degree (varies widely) · $161,000
Leads an early-stage startup as founder or hired CEO, responsible for product-market fit, fundraising, team building,…
Chamber of Commerce President / CEO
Bachelor's degree (MBA/MPA common) · $140,000
Leads a local, regional, or national chamber of commerce, promoting business interests, economic development, and…
Change Management Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $108,000
Design and implement change management strategies and plans that support organizational transformations including…
Chaos Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $172,000
Tests system resilience; implements chaos engineering practices and tools.
Chaos Engineer / Resilience Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $160,000
Proactively tests system resilience by injecting controlled failures into production or staging environments,…
Character Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $80,000
Creates visual identities for characters in various media, including video games, animation, and comics. Develops…
Chemical Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $121,860
Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline,…
Chemists
Bachelor's Degree · $84,150
Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or…
Chief Design Officer
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $450,000
Serves as C-level executive responsible for all design strategy and innovation. Partners with CEO and other executives…
Chief Pilot
Bachelor's Degree · $150,000
Oversee all flight operations, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient management of flight crew,…
Chief Product Officer
Bachelor's Degree · $450,000
Serves as C-level executive responsible for all product strategy, innovation, and execution. Partners with CEO and…
Child Development Specialist
Bachelor's degree · $60,000
Assess developmental needs and create intervention plans for children from birth to adolescence, providing support to…
Child Life Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $58,000
Child Life Specialists help children and their families cope with the challenges of hospitalization, illness, and…
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Bachelor's Degree · $58,570
Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their…
CI/CD Pipeline Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science or IT; Jenkins/GitHub Actions/GitLab CI experience · $115,000
Designs and maintains continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, automating build, test, and deployment…
Cinematographer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Visualizes and captures the director's artistic vision, meticulously crafting each shot to convey emotion and…
Cinematographer / Director of Photography
Bachelor's Degree in Film or Photography · $90,000
Plans and executes visual cinematography for film and television. Manages camera work, lighting design, and visual…
Circular Economy Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Design and implement circular economy strategies that minimise waste, extend product lifecycles, and create closed-loop…