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Bachelor Degree Careers

A bachelor's degree is a four-year undergraduate credential and the most common entry path for skilled, salaried roles in the U.S. Total cost varies widely by school and aid, but median time-to-degree is around four years. We list careers here where a bachelor's is the typical floor employers expect.

Education snapshot
Typical duration4 years
Typical cost~$11k/yr in-state, ~$28k/yr out-of-state
Entry pathHigh school diploma or GED

1717 career guides

  • Cloud Solutions Architect

    $127k – $254k
    BachelorStrong demand+13% growth

    Cloud Solutions Architects design, build, secure, and optimize cloud environments that help organizations meet business goals using platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

  • Data Warehousing Specialist

    $136k – $210k
    BachelorHigh demand+7% growth

    Data Warehousing Specialists design, build, and support enterprise data warehouses that organize large-scale information for analytics and business decision-making.

  • MLOps Engineer

    $130k – $185k
    BachelorVery high demand+28% growth

    An MLOps Engineer deploys, monitors, maintains, and scales machine learning models in production using automation, DevOps practices, and cloud infrastructure.

  • Data Engineer

    $106k – $179k
    BachelorStrong demand+21% growth

    Data engineers build and maintain the pipelines, databases, and cloud infrastructure that make data reliable and usable for analytics, AI, and business decisions.

  • DevOps Engineer

    $76k – $168k
    BachelorVery high demand+29.2% growth

    DevOps Engineers automate software delivery and cloud infrastructure so development and operations teams can release reliable applications faster with less downtime.

  • Artificial Intelligence Engineer

    $95k – $165k
    BachelorVery high demand+143% growth

    Artificial Intelligence Engineers design, build, train, and maintain AI systems and machine learning models that solve real-world problems across industries.

  • Software Developer

    $95k – $165k
    BachelorVery high demand+15% growth

    Software developers design, build, test, and maintain computer applications and programs, often working on teams across industries such as software publishing, manufacturing, and computer systems design.

  • Generative AI Product Manager

    $95k – $165k
    BachelorVery high demand+28% growth

    A Generative AI Product Manager defines strategy, guides development, and launches AI-powered products by balancing user needs, business goals, technical feasibility, and responsible AI practices.

  • Data Governance Manager

    $115k – $165k
    BachelorStrong demand+18% growth

    A Data Governance Manager creates and enforces policies, standards, and frameworks that keep organizational data accurate, secure, compliant, and useful.

  • Big Data Specialist

    $95k – $165k
    BachelorVery high demand+30% growth

    Big Data Specialists clean, process, and analyze massive datasets to build pipelines and generate insights that support business decisions across data-heavy industries.

  • Information Security Analyst

    $95k – $165k
    BachelorVery high demand+29% growth

    Information Security Analysts protect organizations’ networks, systems, and data by monitoring for threats, investigating incidents, and strengthening security controls.

  • Artificial Intelligence Consultant

    $80k – $160k
    BachelorHigh demand+25% growth

    Artificial Intelligence Consultants help organizations identify AI opportunities, design and implement solutions, train teams, and align AI use with business goals.

  • Information Security Engineer

    $100k – $145k
    BachelorVery high demand+29% growth

    Information Security Engineers design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity defenses that protect networks, systems, and data from digital threats.

  • UI/UX Designer

    $77k – $126k
    BachelorStrong demand+13% growth

    UI/UX designers create intuitive digital products by combining user research, interface design, and testing to improve usability, accessibility, and visual clarity.

  • Penetration Tester

    $68k – $125k
    BachelorVery high demand+8% growth

    Penetration testers ethically simulate cyberattacks to find and report security weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications so organizations can strengthen their defenses.

  • Business Intelligence Analyst

    $72k – $118k
    BachelorHigh demand+8% growth

    Business Intelligence Analysts query data, build reports and dashboards, and turn patterns and trends into insights that help leaders make business decisions.

  • Digital Forensics Analyst

    $75k – $115k
    BachelorVery high demand+32% growth

    Digital Forensics Analysts collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence from devices, logs, and networks to support investigations, cybersecurity response, and legal cases.

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