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 9 of 33 for careers that need a college degree.
1612 careers in Careers that need a college degree, page 9 of 33
Demand Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $93,940
Conducts research and analysis to forecast consumer demand, develop forecast models, and collaborate with…
Demand Forecasting Analyst
Bachelor's in Statistics, Operations Research, Supply Chain, or Data Science · $82,000
Develops and maintains statistical demand forecasting models using historical data, market trends, and machine learning…
Demand Generation Manager
Bachelor's degree · $115,000
Develops and executes multi-channel campaigns to generate qualified pipeline for sales teams, managing paid media,…
Demand Planner
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Analyzes historical data and market trends to forecast product demand, optimizing inventory levels and supply chain…
Demand Planning Manager
Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Statistics, Business, or Industrial Engineering · $105,000
Leads demand forecasting and planning processes using statistical models and market intelligence to align inventory…
Dental Sales Representative
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Dental Sales Representatives promote and sell dental products, equipment, and services to dentists, dental hygienists,…
Department Manager
Bachelor's degree · $95,000
Oversees the daily operations of a specific department, managing staff, resources, and processes to achieve…
DER Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Analyze, optimize, and integrate Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) such as solar, wind, battery storage, and electric…
Derivatives Trader
Bachelor's in Finance / Mathematics / Physics · $220,000
Trades options, futures, swaps, and other derivative instruments; manages complex risk exposures.
Design Director
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $240,000
Leads design vision and strategy across multiple product lines or company-wide initiatives. Manages design teams and…
Design Engineer (Frontend + Design)
Bachelor's degree (CS/Design; bootcamp + portfolio accepted) · $140,000
Combines design skills with frontend engineering to build production-quality interfaces, bridging the gap between…
Design Manager
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $160,000
Manages design team, hiring, and professional development. Oversees design projects, establishes design processes, and…
Design Program Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $138,000
Coordinate all aspects of design projects from initiation to completion by managing teams, collaborating with…
Design Researcher
Bachelor's Degree in Research or related field · $115,000
Conducts in-depth design research to inform product strategy and design decisions. Uses qualitative and quantitative…
Design System Lead
Bachelor's Degree · $145,000
Leads the development and maintenance of a comprehensive design system, ensuring consistency and efficiency across…
Design Systems Designer / Lead
Bachelor's degree (Design/CS) · $145,000
Creates and maintains scalable design systems including component libraries, design tokens, documentation, and…
Design Systems Manager
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $135,000
Creates and maintains design systems and component libraries for consistent product design. Manages design tokens,…
Design Systems Manager
Bachelor's Degree in Design or related field · $100,000
Develops and maintains visual design systems for motion and video projects. Ensures consistency across all visual…
Design Technologist
Bachelor's Degree in Design or Computer Science · $145,000
Bridges design and engineering by creating design tools and infrastructure. Builds design systems, automation, and…
DesignOps Manager
Bachelor's degree (Design/Business/PM) · $130,000
Manages the operations of design teams including tooling, workflows, processes, hiring, budgets, and cross-functional…
Developer Advocate / Developer Relations Engineer
Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering · $145,000
Bridges the gap between a technology company and its developer community, creating technical content, speaking at…
Developer Experience (DevEx) Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $155,000
Improves the internal developer experience by building developer tools, CLI frameworks, SDKs, documentation systems,…
Development Director
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Lead fundraising efforts by developing and executing comprehensive strategies, cultivating donor relationships,…
Development Manager / Project Director (Real Estate)
Bachelor's in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or Real Estate; PMP or MRED helpful · $115,000
Manages the execution of real estate development projects from pre-construction through delivery, coordinating design…
DevOps Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $145,000
Manages infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation; ensures system reliability and performance.
DevOps Specialist
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $165,000
Manages deployment and infrastructure; automates CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure.
DevSecOps Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,000
Integrates security practices into the DevOps pipeline, automating security controls and ensuring compliance throughout…
Digital Accessibility Specialist
Bachelor's degree (CS/UX/Disability Studies) · $85,000
Ensures digital products (websites, apps, content) are accessible to people with disabilities, conducting audits,…
Digital Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Analyze data from digital channels to understand user behavior, optimize online campaigns, and enhance digital…
Digital Analytics Manager / Web Analytics Manager
Bachelor's degree (Analytics/Statistics/Marketing; MS valued) · $100,000
Leads digital analytics strategy, managing website/app measurement, attribution modeling, tag management, and…
Digital Asset Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Oversees the organization, management, and distribution of digital assets within an organization. This includes…
Digital Assets / Crypto Trader
Bachelor's in Finance, CS, or Math; blockchain/crypto certifications valued · $135,000
Trades cryptocurrencies, digital tokens, and blockchain-based financial instruments, managing positions across…
Digital Editor
Bachelor's Degree · $77,920
Plan, coordinate, and revise digital content for various online platforms, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and engaging…
Digital Forensics Analyst (Media)
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Investigate the authenticity and provenance of digital media content to including images, videos, and audio to using…
Digital Forensics Analysts
Bachelor's Degree · $140,910
Conduct investigations on computer-based crimes establishing documentary or physical evidence, such as digital media…
Digital Marketing Director
Bachelor's Degree · $130,000
Develop and execute comprehensive digital marketing strategies to drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, and…
Digital Marketing Manager
Bachelor's degree (Marketing/Business; MBA valued) · $95,000
Oversees an organization's digital marketing channels including SEO, SEM, social, email, display, and content…
Digital Marketing Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $65,000
A Digital Marketing Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing marketing campaigns that…
Digital Marketing Strategist
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Develops and executes comprehensive digital marketing strategies to achieve business objectives, leveraging various…
Digital News Editor / Online Editor
Bachelor's in Journalism, Digital Media, or Communications · $65,000
Manages digital news operations including story selection, homepage curation, push notifications, social media…
Digital Pathology Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Manage and operate digital pathology systems, ensuring accurate, secure, and accessible digital pathology data while…
Digital PR Specialist / Online Reputation Manager
Bachelor's degree (Communications/PR/Journalism) · $68,000
Manages digital public relations including online media outreach, link building through PR, brand reputation…
Digital Supply Chain Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Optimizes and manages the flow of goods, information, and finances across the supply chain using digital technologies…
Digital Twin Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $99,590
Creates virtual replicas of physical systems, objects, or processes for simulation, testing, and optimization.
Director (Commercial/Music Video)
Bachelor's Degree in Film or Media · $95,000
Directs commercials, music videos, and short-form content. Develops creative concepts and leads production teams.
Director of Community Solar
Bachelor's Degree · $145,000
Lead the development, sales, and operations of community solar programmes that enable residential and commercial…
Director of Compensation
Master's degree · $150,000
Leads the design, implementation, and administration of an organization's compensation programs, ensuring they are…
Director of Construction
Bachelor's degree · $140,000
Directs and oversees all aspects of construction projects, ensuring adherence to budgets, schedules, and quality…
Director of Content
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Oversees all content initiatives, including strategy, creation, and distribution, while leading a team of content…
Director of Demand Generation
Bachelor's Degree · $130,000
Leads and manages strategies to drive customer acquisition and revenue growth through various marketing channels,…