·Career Advice
5 Highest Paying Jobs That Only Need a Bachelor's Degree
No master's or doctorate needed — these pay $232,140+.
You don't always need an advanced degree to earn six figures. Here are the highest-paying jobs that require only a bachelor's degree:
- 1. Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers: $232,140/year (growing +3.9%)
- 2. Chief Executives: $213,990/year (growing +4.3%)
- 3. Computer and Information Systems Managers: $175,140/year (growing +15.2%)
- 4. Architectural and Engineering Managers: $171,270/year (growing +3.8%)
- 5. Natural Sciences Managers: $167,220/year (growing +3.7%)
These all require just a 4-year bachelor's degree according to BLS. Compare that to jobs requiring a doctorate — while they pay more on average, the extra years of school and debt may not always be worth it.
See all career paths by degree to find the best ROI for your education.
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, IRS Statistics of Income, SEC proxy filings. All data is from official government sources.