Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs With A Masters Degree

Read this article to learn more about the top 10 highest paying jobs with a Master’s degree in the U.S. This ranking is based on the salary information presented by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Nurse Anesthetists

The Nurse Anesthetist position has made it to the top of our list of the highest paying jobs with a Master’s degree. Nurse Anesthetists are responsible for administering anesthesia, overseeing the recovery of patients from anesthesia and monitoring the patient’s vital signs. The job outlook figure presented below is not only for Nurse Anesthetists, but also for the broad category of Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners. It is expected that the employment opportunities for these professionals will grow by 26% from 2018 to 2028.

Political Scientists

The Political Scientist position has taken the second spot on our list of the highest paying jobs with a Master’s degree. Political Scientists are involved in studying the operations, development and the origins of political systems. These professionals usually work with the federal government and political organizations.

Economists

These professionals are responsible for gathering, examining and researching trends. They also devise plans to address economic issues related to the distribution and production of services and goods. Economists usually work in the local, state, and the federal government. The employment statistics for these professionals are mentioned below.

Physician Assistants

Physician Assistants work under the supervision of Physicians and are responsible for counseling patients and providing treatment to them. These professionals work in all areas of medicine, including psychiatry, surgery, emergency medicine and family medicine.

Post-Secondary Education Administrators

These professionals work for private and public schools and are responsible for overseeing faculty research, academics and student services at universities and colleges.

Nurse Practitioners

The Nurse Practitioner position has taken the sixth spot on our list. Nurse Practitioners work as part of a healthcare team or independently to diagnose and treat chronic, episodic or acute illnesses. The job outlook data for Nurse Practitioners is not available on BLS, however, the job outlook data for the broad category of Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners is available. It is expected that these professionals will experience an employment growth of 26% from 2018 to 2028.

Nurse Midwives

Nurse Midwives are responsible for coordinating and diagnosing all aspects of the birthing process. The career outlook data for these professionals is not available on BLS, however, the career outlook figures for the broad category of Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners is available. Forecasts suggest that these professionals will enjoy an employment growth of 26% from 2018 to 2028.

Mathematicians

The Mathematician position has taken the eight spot on our list of the highest paying jobs with a Master’s degree. Mathematicians are responsible for analyzing data and solving problems by applying mathematical models and techniques. The career outlook estimate presented below is not only for Mathematicians, but the broad category of Mathematicians and Statisticians. It has been forecasted that the employment opportunities for these professionals will grow by 30% from 2018 to 2028.

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

These professionals coordinate and direct the administrative or academic activities of secondary, elementary, or kindergarten schools. Job outlook data indicates that the job opportunities for Elementary, Middle, and High School Principals will grow by 4% from 2018 to 2028.

Occupational Therapists

These professionals work with patients who have injuries, illnesses, or developmental disabilities. They help  patients improve and develop the skills needed for daily working and living.