What can you do with a degree?
Real BLS salary data and 10-year outlook for 30+ careers — tied to the majors that lead there.
Showing 30 of 30 careers
Software Developer
Design, build, and maintain software — from consumer apps to backend systems that run the internet.
Data Scientist
Turn data into decisions — using statistics, ML, and storytelling to answer business questions.
Mechanical Engineer
Design the physical systems in cars, aircraft, robots, HVAC, medical devices — anything that moves.
Civil Engineer
Design and oversee roads, bridges, water systems, and the structures that make cities work.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Frontline patient care in hospitals, clinics, and specialty settings — the backbone of modern medicine.
Nurse Practitioner
Advanced-practice RN who diagnoses, prescribes, and often practices independently.
Physician
Diagnose and treat disease. Long training path — med school + residency — but broad autonomy and pay.
Financial Analyst
Analyze companies, markets, and investments to guide business decisions or portfolio allocation.
Accountant / Auditor
Track, audit, and report on money — at companies, for governments, or for individuals.
Management Consultant
Help organizations solve problems — strategy, operations, tech. Intense, well-paid, travel-heavy.
Marketing Manager
Own how a product or brand is positioned — strategy, campaigns, budget, team.
Graphic Designer
Communicate visually — branding, marketing, editorial, packaging. Portfolio is everything.
UX / UI Designer
Design how software feels to use. Research users, prototype flows, partner with engineers.
Journalist / Reporter
Report the news — print, digital, broadcast. Tough market, high impact.
Social Media Manager
Plan and run a brand's presence across platforms. Part strategy, part content, part analytics.
K-12 Teacher
Teach elementary, middle, or high school students. Deep impact; modest pay by sector.
School Counselor
Support students through academic planning, college prep, and emotional wellbeing.
Clinical Psychologist
Assess and treat mental health conditions. Requires a doctorate; high autonomy.
Social Worker
Help individuals, families, and communities cope with challenges. Clinical or community focus.
Lawyer
Advise and represent clients on legal matters — corporate, public interest, litigation, and more.
Police Officer
Patrol, respond to calls, investigate, and protect. Paid on-the-job academy training.
Environmental Scientist
Study how ecosystems, pollutants, and climate interact — fieldwork + lab + data + policy.
Architect
Design buildings — from homes to skyscrapers. Long licensure path (5 years + exams).
Film / Video Director
Lead the creative vision of films, shows, and commercials. Freelance, highly competitive.
Musician / Music Producer
Perform, compose, produce, or teach music. Often freelance; income varies widely.
Foreign Service Officer / Diplomat
Represent the US abroad at embassies and consulates — political, economic, consular work.
Athletic Trainer / Coach
Prevent, diagnose, and rehab sports injuries. Work with teams at all levels.
Research Scientist
Run experiments to advance knowledge in biology, chemistry, neuroscience, or applied fields.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Defend organizations from attacks — monitoring, incident response, architecture.
AI / Machine Learning Engineer
Build and deploy ML systems at scale. One of the highest-paid tracks in tech.