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 5 of 33 for careers that need a college degree.
1612 careers in Careers that need a college degree, page 5 of 33
Circular Economy Specialist
Master's Degree · $100,000
Develop and implement circular economy strategies that eliminate waste, keep materials in use, and regenerate natural…
Citizen Journalism Coordinator / UGC News Editor
Bachelor's in Journalism or Communications · $55,000
Manages user-generated content and citizen journalism contributions for news organizations, verifying amateur footage,…
Civil Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $99,590
Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures…
Claims Adjuster
Bachelor's Degree · $65,000
Investigates insurance claims to determine the extent of an insurance company's liability and negotiate settlements.…
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
Bachelor's Degree · $76,790
Review settled claims to determine that payments and settlements are made in accordance with company practices and…
Clearing & Settlement Specialist
Bachelor's in Finance, Business, or Accounting · $82,000
Manages the clearing and settlement of securities and derivatives transactions through central counterparties (CCPs),…
Climate Communications Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Develop and execute strategic communications programs that translate complex climate science, sustainability data, and…
Climate Risk Analyst
Master's Degree · $125,000
Assess and quantify physical and transition climate risks for corporations, financial institutions, and asset managers…
Clinical Data Managers
Bachelor's Degree · $125,770
Apply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.
Clinical Data Scientist / Clinical Programmer (SAS)
Bachelor's or Master's in Statistics, Computer Science, or Life Sciences · $100,000
Develops and validates SAS programs for clinical trial data analysis, creating SDTM/ADaM datasets, tables, listings,…
Clinical Director
Master's Degree · $120,000
Oversees clinical operations, manages personnel and resources, and ensures regulatory compliance within a healthcare…
Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $80,000 - $95,000
Review medical records and collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure accurate, complete clinical documentation…
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Review medical records to ensure accurate and complete documentation reflecting patient severity of illness and…
Clinical Informatics Specialist
Bachelor's in Health Informatics, Nursing, or IT; Master's preferred · $95,000
Bridges clinical knowledge and information technology, designing and implementing clinical decision support systems,…
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
Bachelor's in Medical Laboratory Science or Clinical Laboratory Science · $60,000
Performs complex diagnostic laboratory tests on patient specimens in clinical settings, analyzing blood, tissue, and…
Clinical Mass Spectrometry Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot mass spectrometry equipment in a clinical laboratory, while developing, validating,…
Clinical Operations Manager
Bachelor's in Life Sciences; Master's preferred · $110,000
Manages day-to-day operations of clinical trials including vendor management, site activation, enrollment tracking, and…
Clinical Project Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Oversees clinical trials from initiation to closeout, ensuring adherence to protocols, regulations, and timelines.…
Clinical Quality Assurance Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Ensure compliance of clinical trials and research studies with regulatory guidelines, ethical standards, and internal…
Clinical Quality Auditor (GCP)
Bachelor's in Life Sciences; Master's preferred · $95,000
Conducts audits of clinical trial sites, CROs, and internal processes to ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice,…
Clinical Research Associate (CRA) / Monitor
Bachelor's in Life Sciences; Master's preferred · $82,000
Conducts on-site and remote monitoring of clinical trial sites to ensure protocol adherence, data integrity, and…
Clinical Research Coordinator (Ophthalmology)
Bachelor's Degree · $65,000
Coordinate and oversee ophthalmology clinical trials by managing patient recruitment, data collection, regulatory…
Clinical Research Coordinators
Bachelor's Degree · $86,130
Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research…
Clinical Specialist
Master's Degree · $85,000
Provide expert knowledge and support for medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or clinical procedures to healthcare…
Clinical Supervisor
Master's Degree · $95,000
Oversees clinical staff, ensuring quality patient care, adherence to protocols, and professional development within a…
Clinical Systems Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Analyze, design, implement, and support clinical information systems to enhance patient care and streamline healthcare…
Clinical Trial Associate
Bachelor's Degree · $70,000
Clinical Trial Associates (CTAs) provide administrative and operational support to clinical research teams, ensuring…
Cloud Administrator (AWS/Azure/GCP)
Bachelor's in IT or Computer Science; AWS SAA/Azure Admin/GCP ACE certifications · $95,000
Manages day-to-day cloud infrastructure operations including provisioning resources, managing IAM policies, monitoring…
Cloud Architect (AWS/GCP/Azure)
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $175,000
Designs and implements cloud infrastructure solutions; optimizes costs and ensures scalability and security.
Cloud Cost Optimization Analyst (FinOps)
Bachelor's in IT, Finance, or Business; FinOps Certified Practitioner · $105,000
Manages cloud financial operations, analyzing cloud spending patterns, identifying waste, implementing cost…
Cloud Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or related field · $128,000
Designs, builds, and manages cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, ensuring scalability, security,…
Cloud ERP Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Implement, customize, and optimize cloud-based ERP systems by analyzing business requirements, configuring modules,…
Cloud Financial Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $130,000
Optimizes cloud spending and financial operations for organizations, ensuring cost efficiency and compliance within…
Cloud Integration Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $125,000
Designs, implements, and manages cloud-based integration solutions, connecting disparate systems and applications to…
Cloud Migration Specialist
Bachelor's in IT or Computer Science; AWS Migration, Azure Migrate certifications · $118,000
Plans and executes the migration of on-premises workloads to cloud platforms, performing discovery assessments,…
Cloud Native Engineer / Kubernetes Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $160,000
Specializes in cloud-native application development and Kubernetes orchestration, building containerized microservices,…
Cloud Security Architect
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $175,000
Designs secure cloud infrastructure; implements security best practices and compliance frameworks.
Cloud Security Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $111,910
Protects cloud-based systems, networks, and data from cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
Cloud Solutions Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $130,390
Designs and oversees the implementation of cloud computing strategies and architectures for organizations.
CNC Programmer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $72,000
Develops programs to control machining or processing of materials by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems.…
Coaches and Scouts
Bachelor's Degree · $45,920
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition.…
Cold Chain Logistics Manager
Bachelor's in Logistics, Food Science, or Pharmaceutical Sciences · $95,000
Manages temperature-controlled supply chain operations for pharmaceuticals, food, and perishable goods, ensuring…
Collateral Management Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or Business · $85,000
Manages collateral movements for OTC derivatives and securities financing transactions, calculating margin calls,…
Collections Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Oversee and manage the collection of outstanding debts from individuals or businesses, developing strategies to…
Comic Book Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $55,000
Creates sequential art for comic books, graphic novels, and other visual narratives. This involves drawing, inking,…
Commercial and Industrial Designers
Bachelor's Degree · $79,450
Design and develop manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent…
Commercial Banking Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $126,000
Commercial Banking Analysts provide financial advice and solutions to clients, assisting with credit products, cash…
Commercial Banking Credit Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Evaluate the creditworthiness of businesses and individuals by analyzing financial statements, market conditions, and…
Commercial Leasing Agent / Manager
Bachelor's in Business or Real Estate; real estate license required · $72,000
Manages the leasing of commercial office and mixed-use spaces, marketing vacancies, qualifying tenants, negotiating…
Commercial Property Manager
Bachelor's in Business, Real Estate, or Facilities Management; CPM or RPA designation valued · $78,000
Manages commercial office, retail, or industrial properties, overseeing tenant relations, building operations, capital…