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 7 of 33 for careers that need a college degree.
1612 careers in Careers that need a college degree, page 7 of 33
Content Distribution Manager / Syndication Specialist
Bachelor's in Marketing, Communications, or Digital Media · $82,000
Maximizes content reach and engagement by managing distribution across owned, earned, and paid channels, developing…
Content Localization Manager / Multilingual Content Strategist
Bachelor's in Linguistics, International Business, Marketing, or Communications; multilingual fluency essential · $85,000
Manages the adaptation of content for global markets, overseeing translation, transcreation, and cultural adaptation…
Content Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Develops and executes content strategies to attract, engage, and retain target audiences. Oversees content creation,…
Content Marketing Manager
Bachelor's in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or English · $88,000
Plans, produces, and distributes content across blogs, social media, email, and gated assets to drive brand awareness,…
Content Marketing Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,000
Develops and executes content strategies to attract, engage, and retain target audiences, driving brand awareness and…
Content Operations Manager (ContentOps)
Bachelor's in Marketing, Business, or Information Science · $95,000
Designs and optimizes the systems, workflows, and technology stack that power content production at scale, managing…
Content Strategist
Bachelor's Degree · $77,070
Plans, creates, and manages content across digital platforms to achieve business and user experience goals.
Content Writer
Bachelor's in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field · $55,000
Creates written content for websites, blogs, social media, and marketing materials, producing clear and engaging copy…
Continuous Improvement Manager
Bachelor's degree · $105,000
Drive process optimization by leading Lean Six Sigma initiatives, managing improvement projects, and training teams to…
Contract Administrator
Bachelor's Degree · $78,233
Manages and reviews business contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions, and mitigating potential risks.…
Contract Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $112,203
Manages the entire contract lifecycle for an organization, from drafting and negotiation to implementation and…
Control Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $148,000
Designs, develops, and maintains systems that control dynamic environments, automating machinery and optimizing…
Controls Engineer (Mechanical Systems)
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering) · $98,000
Designs and programs control systems for mechanical and electromechanical equipment including PLCs, motion controllers,…
Conversational UX Designer (Voice / Chatbot)
Bachelor's degree (Linguistics/HCI/Design) · $115,000
Designs conversational interfaces for voice assistants, chatbots, and AI agents, crafting dialogue flows, personality,…
Conversion Copywriter / Direct Response Copywriter
Bachelor's in Marketing, Communications, or English; CRO certifications valued; portfolio of results essential · $85,000
Writes persuasive, data-driven copy optimized for conversions — landing pages, sales pages, email sequences, and ads —…
Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Specialist
Bachelor's degree (Marketing/Analytics/Psychology) · $78,000
Optimizes website and landing page conversion rates through A/B testing, user behavior analysis, heatmapping, and…
Copy Editor / Sub-Editor
Bachelor's in Journalism, English, or Communications · $48,000
Reviews and edits news copy for accuracy, grammar, style consistency, legal issues, and headline writing before…
Copywriter
Bachelor's in English, Advertising, Communications, or related field · $65,000
Crafts persuasive and compelling copy for advertising campaigns, brand messaging, product descriptions, and marketing…
Copywriter (Brand / Advertising)
Bachelor's in English, Communications, Advertising, or Creative Writing; portfolio essential · $72,000
Crafts compelling advertising copy, taglines, brand messaging, and campaign concepts across print, digital, TV, and…
Corporate Banking Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Analyzes financial data and client needs to support corporate banking activities, including lending, treasury…
Corporate Communications Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Develops and implements communication strategies to maintain a positive public image for an organization, managing…
Corporate Communications Writer / Internal Comms Storyteller
Bachelor's in Communications, PR, Journalism, or English · $78,000
Crafts internal communications that engage employees, including CEO messages, change management narratives, culture…
Corporate Development Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Analyzes potential mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures to support a company's strategic growth initiatives.…
Corporate Finance Advisor
Bachelor's in Finance / Business / Economics · $165,000
Provides strategic financial advisory services to corporations on capital structure, financing, and corporate…
Corporate Finance Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Analyzes financial data to guide strategic business decisions, optimize capital structure, and manage corporate…
Corporate Finance Associate
Bachelor's Degree · $150,000
Advise clients on financial strategies, capital raising, mergers, and acquisitions.
Corporate Finance Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Directs financial planning and analysis activities, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial strategy…
Corporate Real Estate Manager
Bachelor's degree · $110,000
Manages a company's real estate portfolio, including property acquisition, disposition, leasing, and facility…
Corporate Secretary
Master's Degree · $120,000
Ensure compliance with financial and legal requirements while upholding high standards of corporate governance;…
Corporate Security Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Analyse security risks to corporate assets, personnel, and operations by monitoring threat intelligence, conducting…
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager
Master's Degree · $100,000
Develops and implements corporate social responsibility initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and ethical…
Corporate Strategy Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Analyzes market trends, competitive landscapes, and internal capabilities to develop strategic recommendations for…
Corporate Sustainability Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $80,000
Develop and implement corporate sustainability programmes, tracking environmental and social performance metrics,…
Corporate Trainer
Bachelor's Degree · $70,000
Corporate Trainers are responsible for improving employees' skills, performance, productivity, and quality of work.…
Cost Estimators
Bachelor's Degree · $77,070
Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or…
Cost Optimization Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $158,000
Optimizes cloud costs; analyzes spending and implements cost-saving strategies.
Costume Designer
Bachelor's degree (Costume Design/Fashion/Theatre; MFA valued) · $68,000
Designs costumes for film, television, theatre, and live events, researching periods and characters, creating sketches,…
Counterparty Risk Manager
Bachelor's in Finance / Risk Management / Business · $105,000
Manages counterparty credit risk for treasury and trading operations; monitors exposure and enforces limits.
Counterterrorism Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Analyzes intelligence to identify, assess, and counter terrorist threats. Develops strategies and provides…
Creative Director (Video/Motion)
Bachelor's Degree in Film, Design, or related field · $120,000
Leads creative vision for video and motion projects. Develops concepts, directs creative teams, and ensures artistic…
Creative Producer
Bachelor's Degree in Film, Business, or Media · $105,000
Manages creative projects from concept to completion. Balances creative vision with production logistics and budgets.
Creative Strategist
Bachelor's degree (Advertising/Marketing/Design) · $105,000
Develops creative strategies that connect brand positioning, audience insights, and cultural trends to guide creative…
Creative Technologist
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Bridge the gap between creative concepts and technical execution by experimenting with new technologies to develop…
Creator Economy Manager / Creator Partnerships Manager
Bachelor's degree (Marketing/Communications/Business) · $85,000
Manages relationships with content creators and influencers on behalf of a platform or brand, overseeing creator…
Credit Analyst (Commercial Lending)
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Analyzes financial data and creditworthiness of businesses seeking commercial loans. Prepares comprehensive credit…
Credit Analysts
Bachelor's Degree · $80,970
Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in…
Credit Counselors
Bachelor's Degree · $50,480
Advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. May provide guidance in determining the…
Credit Portfolio Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
A Credit Portfolio Manager oversees and manages a company's credit portfolio, ensuring optimal performance and…
Credit Research Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting; CFA or FRM strongly valued · $115,000
Conducts deep-dive credit analysis on corporate issuers, assessing creditworthiness, default risk, and recovery rates…
Credit Risk Analyst (Banking)
Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; FRM or CFA valued · $98,000
Assesses counterparty and borrower credit risk for lending and trading activities, developing credit models, setting…