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 8 of 33 for careers that need a college degree.
1612 careers in Careers that need a college degree, page 8 of 33
Credit Trader
Bachelor's in Finance / Economics / Business · $220,000
Trades corporate bonds, credit derivatives, and manages credit risk exposure.
Crime / Court Reporter
Bachelor's in Journalism; law courses or paralegal training advantageous · $50,000
Covers criminal justice, court proceedings, law enforcement, and crime stories for news outlets, attending trials,…
Crime Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $70,000
Analyze crime data and intelligence using statistical methods and GIS tools to identify patterns, trends, and hot…
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Master's Degree · $65,000
Provides immediate support and intervention to individuals experiencing emotional, mental, or behavioral crises,…
Crisis Management Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Develops and implements strategies to prepare for, respond to, and recover from crises, safeguarding an organization's…
Critical Care Nurses
Bachelor's Degree · $92,120
Provide specialized nursing care for patients in critical or coronary care units.
CRM Administrator
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Manages and optimizes customer relationship management (CRM) systems to enhance customer interactions and streamline…
CRO Specialist
Bachelor's degree · $85,000
Optimize website and digital asset performance by analyzing user behavior, conducting A/B tests, and implementing…
Cryptocurrency / DeFi Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $124,910
Evaluates decentralized finance protocols, crypto assets, and blockchain investment opportunities.
CTO (Chief Technology Officer)
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $550,000
Chief Technology Officer; responsible for technology strategy and innovation across organization.
Culinary Instructor
Associate's Degree · $65,000
Instructs and guides aspiring culinary professionals in various cooking techniques, kitchen management, and food…
Cultural Center / Arts Council Director
Bachelor's degree (MFA/MA in Arts Administration common) · $95,000
Leads a community cultural center, arts council, or cultural affairs agency, overseeing arts programming, grants,…
Cultural Policy Analyst
Master's Degree · $80,000
Analyzes and develops policies related to arts, culture, and heritage, advising governments and organizations on…
Cultural Resource Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $72,000
Manages and preserves cultural heritage sites and resources by identifying, evaluating, and documenting valuable…
Culture & Values Champion
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Develop and steward the organization's culture and values by designing culture activation programs, facilitating…
Culture Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Develops and implements strategies to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture, aligning with organizational…
Curriculum Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Designs and develops engaging educational content and learning experiences for various audiences, ensuring alignment…
Customer Experience (CX) Researcher
Bachelor's in Marketing, Psychology, or Business; Master's preferred · $88,000
Maps and measures customer journeys across touchpoints, using Voice of Customer programs, NPS, CSAT, and journey…
Customer Experience Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $80,000
Analyzes customer feedback, behavioral data, and experience metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for…
Customer Success Manager (Enterprise)
Bachelor's Degree · $161,180
Ensures large corporate clients achieve their desired outcomes with a company's products, preventing churn and driving…
Customs Compliance Manager
Bachelor's in International Business, Law, or Supply Chain · $95,000
Ensures organizational compliance with customs regulations, tariff classifications, and trade agreements across all…
Cybersecurity Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $124,910
Monitors, detects, and responds to cybersecurity threats and incidents to protect organizational systems and data.
Cytogenetic Technologists
Bachelor's Degree · $67,260
Analyze chromosomes or chromosome segments found in biological specimens, such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, solid…
Cytotechnologist
Bachelor's in Cytotechnology or Medical Laboratory Science · $62,000
Examines cellular specimens under microscopy to detect abnormalities, pre-cancerous changes, and infectious agents,…
Dance Educator
Bachelor's Degree · $55,000
Instructs students in various dance forms, techniques, and performance skills, fostering artistic expression and…
Dance Teacher / Studio Owner
Bachelor's degree preferred (Dance/Fine Arts; professional performance experience) · $45,000
Teaches dance technique across styles (ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, tap) at private studios, schools, or…
Data Analyst
Bachelor's in Statistics, Mathematics, Business, or related field · $72,000
Collects, cleans, and analyzes data to identify trends, generate insights, and create reports and visualizations that…
Data Curator
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Organize, maintain, and validate data to ensure its quality, accessibility, and usability for analysis and research.
Data Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $108,310
Designs, builds, and maintains the data infrastructure and pipelines that enable data analysis and machine learning.
Data Journalist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Data journalists combine journalistic skills with data analysis to uncover stories, visualize information, and present…
Data Management Specialist
Bachelor's degree · $90,000
Organize, store, and maintain data to ensure its accuracy, accessibility, and security. Develop and implement data…
Data Migration Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Plan, execute, and validate the transfer of data between systems, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime.
Data Pipeline Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $175,000
Designs data pipelines; builds ETL systems and data workflows.
Data Platform Engineer
Bachelor's degree (MS valued) · $170,000
Architects and builds enterprise data platforms including data lakes, lakehouses, streaming pipelines, and data mesh…
Data Privacy Officer
Bachelor's Degree · $74,180
Ensures organizational compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.
Data Quality Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of organizational data by identifying inconsistencies, developing…
Data Reliability Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $155,000
Ensures the reliability, quality, and freshness of data pipelines and data products, applying SRE principles to data…
Data Scientist (Healthcare)
Master's Degree · $130,000
Analyzes complex healthcare data to identify trends, develop predictive models, and inform strategic decisions for…
Data Scientists
Bachelor's Degree · $112,590
Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information…
Data Visualization Designer
Bachelor's degree (Design/Data Science/Journalism) · $100,000
Transforms complex data into clear, compelling visual narratives through charts, infographics, interactive dashboards,…
Data Visualization Specialist (Research)
Bachelor's in Data Science, Design, or Information Visualization · $82,000
Creates compelling visual representations of research findings through interactive dashboards, infographics, and data…
Data Warehousing Specialists
Bachelor's Degree · $140,910
Design, model, or implement corporate data warehousing activities. Program and configure warehouses of database…
Data-Driven Product Manager
Bachelor's Degree in quantitative field · $155,000
Leverages advanced analytics, machine learning, and experimentation to drive product decisions. Focuses on metrics, A/B…
Database Administrator (DBA)
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $138,000
Manages database systems, performance tuning, backups, and disaster recovery; ensures data integrity.
Database Administrators
Bachelor's Degree · $104,620
Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate…
Database Architect
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $195,000
Designs database schemas and systems; optimizes for performance and scalability.
Database Architects
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for…
Debt Capital Markets (DCM) Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance / Economics / Business · $145,000
Executes debt offerings (bonds, loans, structured products) and supports corporate debt capital raising transactions.
Decentralized Application (DApp) Developer
Bachelor's degree · $135,000
Develops, designs, and implements decentralized applications (DApps) and smart contracts on blockchain platforms. This…
Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) Contributor
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Participates in the governance, development, and operation of decentralized autonomous organizations, contributing to…