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What types of careers can I obtain with a Bachelor’s Degree?

The following occupations are obtainable with a Bachelor’s degree and are predicted to be some of the fastest growing occupations for this degree type by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
 
·        Network Systems and Data Communications Analyst – Analysts design and evaluate network systems and Internet systems for organizations.
·        Computer Applications and Software Engineer – Individuals in this occupation utilize programming languages to devise and manage software and specialized utility programs.
·        Personal Financial Advisor – Financial advisors need a Bachelor’s degree to get started in this field. Individuals in this role help consumers make investment decisions for their personal financial situations.
·        Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor – Counselors work with people who possess addiction problems or have eating disorders.
·        Forensic Science Technician – These individuals investigate crime scenes by collecting and analyzing physical evidence.
·        Database Administrator – Database administrators find different ways to organize and store data for organizations, working with different database management systems.
·        Financial Analyst – Aid businesses to make investment decisions by obtaining and analyzing financial information.
·        Computer Systems Software Engineer – These individuals build and maintain companies’ computer systems and plan future organizational growth.
·        Computer Systems Analyst – Utilize computer technology to meet needs of employers.
·        Network and Computer Systems Administrator – Individuals in this occupation maintain and manage computer systems for organizations and make recommendations regarding network enhancement.
 
Additional jobs that offer a good standard of living and are obtainable with a Bachelor’s degree include:
  • Accountant – Work with financial information and help ensure organizations are in full compliance with fiduciary regulations.
  • Registered Nurse – Care for patients in hospitals, emergency wards, nursing homes or even school settings.
  • High School Teachers – Teach subjects in secondary school.
  • Dietitians – Aid people and institutions in creation, preparation and service of nutritional diets.
  • Pilots – Fly aircraft and ensure safety of passengers. Pilots are licensed by the state and must take a specified number of hours of training each year to obtain and maintain their pilot’s license. Generally, a Bachelor’s degree is required to get started.
Lastly, the following occupations are noted as some of the best paying jobs one can receive with a Bachelor’s degree:
  • Physician’s Assistant
  • Medical and Health Services Manager
  • Registered Nurse
  • Health Educator
  • Clinical Laboratory Technician
  • Dietitian
  • Biological Technician
  • Recreational Therapist
  • Substance Abuse Counselor
  • EMT and Paramedic
There are many other types of jobs you can obtain with a bachelor’s degree. If interested, you might recruit a career services organization to help you find a career of interest to you. Career services organizations can be found via online searches in your area or by browsing your local yellow pages.