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5 High Paying Careers You Can Start with a Bachelor’s Degree

Zayn Tindall | Updated On November 23, 2023

Bachelor’s degree courses are the lowest ranking graduate degrees. Bachelor’s degree students are called undergraduates, meaning they have not completed their first degree. 

After graduating from undergraduate, a student will either choose to further their studies by obtaining a postgraduate degree or go into the workforce. 

Several bachelor’s degrees are considered ineffective without a postgraduate degree to back them up. These are usually general courses that only cover the basic theory of a given career.

However, other bachelor’s degrees with more advanced undergraduate content allow graduates to access high-earning positions without the need for a postgraduate degree. These careers often have high industry demand. Hence finding a job will not be a challenge.

Here’s a list of five high-paying careers you can start with just a bachelor’s degree.

Engineering

An engineering career requires a highly technical individual who is well-versed in solving mathematical and scientific equations. Thus the undergraduate course covers a broad scope of engineering techniques.

A chemical engineer, for instance, must be capable of applying chemistry, biology, mathematics, and physics principles to design systems and equipment involved in the manufacturing of food, drugs, ammunition, etc. A chemical engineer with a bachelor’s degree can thus make approximately $108,770 per year.

Computer Scientist

Computer scientists study the theoretical foundations of information technology, computation, and the applications thereof. 

Unlike a computer engineer who focuses on the hardware functionalities of computers, a computer scientist is responsible for conducting thorough research on the software. Careers in computer science are highly demanded. A computer scientist can earn an estimated salary of between $80,000 and $130,000, depending on their specialization and experience. 

Actuary

An actuary is a person who applies statistical, analytical, and mathematical principles to solve financial problems. Most actuaries work for major financial institutions like banks, dealing with many data points and statistics.

In essence, actuaries analyze the inherent cost of risks and assist institutions in creating policies that will mitigate the occurrence or impact of those risks.

An actuary sometimes called an actuarial scientist, is capable of earning a median salary of $111,030 per annum.

Airline Pilot

Airline pilots are responsible for safely navigating a fixed-winged and multi-engine aircraft that transports passengers or cargo from one place to another. 

The pilot controls the flight of an aircraft by operating the plane’s direction and dealing with fluid motions (aka turbulence) caused by chaotic pressure changes. Pilots can earn annual salaries of between $93,300 and $160,970.

Architect

Architects plan, design, and supervise the construction of infrastructures such as buildings, bridges, dams, etc. They have the task of creating designs that are functional for human use and consider the natural landscape surrounding the project.

In addition to design skills, architects also require a solid grasp of mathematics and science. The annual median salary of an architect is approximately $89,560.

High-paying careers often require highly advanced mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. This is because the quality of their job often impacts the general population’s lives.