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 6 of 33 for careers that need a college degree.
1612 careers in Careers that need a college degree, page 6 of 33
Commercial Real Estate Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance, Real Estate, or Economics; CFA or CCIM helpful · $72,000
Conducts financial analysis, market research, and due diligence for commercial real estate transactions and…
Commercial Real Estate Appraiser
Bachelor's in Real Estate, Finance, or Economics; MAI designation from Appraisal Institute · $82,000
Determines the market value of commercial properties including offices, retail, industrial, and multifamily assets…
Commercial Real Estate Broker
Bachelor's in Business, Finance, or Real Estate; CCIM or SIOR designation valued · $95,000
Facilitates the sale and lease of commercial properties including office buildings, retail centers, and mixed-use…
Commissioning Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering) · $100,000
Manages the commissioning and startup of new industrial facilities, power plants, and process systems, verifying that…
Commissioning Technician
Associate's degree · $75,000
Commissioning technicians are responsible for the installation, testing, troubleshooting, and operational handover of…
Commodities Trader
Bachelor's in Finance / Economics / Business · $210,000
Trades commodities (oil, metals, agricultural products) and commodity derivatives.
Commodity Trader
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Execute buy and sell transactions of raw materials and primary agricultural products, leveraging market analysis,…
Communications Director
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Leads the development and execution of comprehensive communication strategies to enhance an organization's public image…
Community Content Manager / Forum & Community Storyteller
Bachelor's in Marketing, Communications, or related field · $68,000
Creates and curates content for brand communities, forums, and member platforms, fostering engagement through…
Community Health Workers
Bachelor's Degree · $51,030
Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the…
Community Organizer
Bachelor's Degree · $58,000
Mobilizes and empowers community members to identify common problems, develop solutions, and advocate for social…
Community Solar Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Develop community solar projects that provide clean energy access to households and businesses that cannot install…
Compensation & Benefits Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $92,000
Design, analyze, and administer compensation and benefits programs to attract, retain, and motivate employees while…
Compensation Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $87,000
Conducts programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employers. Evaluates job positions, determines…
Compensation and Benefits Managers
Bachelor's Degree · $140,360
Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.
Compensation and Benefits Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,000
Designs, implements, and manages compensation and benefits programs to attract, motivate, and retain employees.…
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
Bachelor's Degree · $77,020
Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as…
Competitive Intelligence Analyst
Bachelor's in Business, Marketing, or Intelligence Studies; MBA preferred · $85,000
Gathers, analyzes, and disseminates intelligence on competitors, market dynamics, and industry trends to support…
Compiler Engineer
Master's in Computer Science / Related Field · $175,000
Develops compilers and programming language tools; optimizes code generation and performance.
Compliance & Audit Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $160,000
Ensures compliance with regulations; implements audit controls and security policies.
Compliance Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Ensures organizations adhere to legal and ethical standards by developing, implementing, and monitoring compliance…
Compliance Analyst - Financial Services
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Monitors financial transactions and internal processes to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal…
Compliance Managers
Bachelor's Degree · $86,130
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.
Compliance Officers
Bachelor's degree · $78,420
Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract…
Compositor
Bachelor's Degree in VFX or related field · $82,000
Combines multiple visual elements into final composite shots. Uses compositing software to integrate VFX, color…
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Bachelor's Degree · $171,200
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems…
Computer Hardware Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $155,020
Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or…
Computer Network Architects
Bachelor's Degree · $130,390
Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN),…
Computer Network Support Specialists
Bachelor's Degree · $73,340
Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area…
Computer Programmers
Bachelor's Degree · $98,670
Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn…
Computer Vision Engineer
Master's in Computer Science / Computer Vision / Related Field · $160,000
Develops computer vision applications; builds image processing and object detection systems.
Computer Vision Engineer (Advanced)
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $180,000
Develops computer vision systems; builds image processing and video analysis applications.
Concept Artist
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts or Digital Art · $85,000
Creates visual concepts and designs for characters, environments, and props. Develops visual direction for production…
Configuration Management Engineer (Ansible / Puppet / Chef)
Bachelor's in IT or Computer Science; Ansible/Puppet/Chef certifications · $108,000
Automates server and infrastructure configuration using configuration management tools, ensuring consistent, repeatable…
Conflict Resolution Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue, helping parties find common ground and mutual…
Conservation Scientists
Bachelor's Degree · $67,950
Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment. May conduct soil…
Construction Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Construction consultants provide expert advice and guidance on construction projects, covering aspects from planning…
Construction Executive
Bachelor's Degree · $150,000
Oversees construction projects by managing teams, ensuring timely and within-budget completion, and coordinating…
Construction Manager
Bachelor's degree (Construction Management/Civil Engineering) · $107,000
Plans, coordinates, and oversees construction projects from inception to completion, managing budgets, schedules,…
Construction Managers
Bachelor's Degree · $106,980
Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the…
Construction Project Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Civil Engineering/Construction Management) · $85,000
Provides on-site engineering support during construction, managing submittals, RFIs, change orders, quality control,…
Construction Project Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $106,980
Oversee and coordinate all aspects of construction projects, from initiation to execution and completion, ensuring…
Construction Project Manager (Real Estate Development)
Bachelor's in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture; PMP certification valued · $105,000
Manages the construction phase of real estate development projects, overseeing contractors, budgets, schedules, quality…
Construction Supervisor
Associate's Degree · $85,000
Oversees and manages construction projects from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to safety standards,…
Consultant, Supply Chain
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Analyzes and optimizes supply chain operations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Consumer Electronics Designer
Bachelor's degree (Industrial Design/Product Design) · $95,000
Designs consumer technology products including smartphones, wearables, smart home devices, and audio equipment,…
Consumer Insights Manager
Bachelor's in Marketing, Psychology, or Business; MBA preferred · $105,000
Synthesizes research from multiple sources to develop deep understanding of consumer behavior, needs, and motivations,…
Content Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $70,000
Analyze digital content performance, identify trends, and deliver data-driven insights to optimize content strategy and…
Content Analytics Manager / Content Performance Analyst
Bachelor's in Marketing, Statistics, Data Analytics, or Business · $92,000
Measures and optimizes content performance across all channels, building dashboards, attribution models, and reporting…
Content Director
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Oversees the creation, strategy, and distribution of all content for an organization, managing content teams, ensuring…