Remote Jobs for Those With Bachelor’s Degrees

Remote jobs offer students and recent graduates an incredible opportunity to begin their careers without entering a physical office. More companies have shifted to remote work, allowing those with bachelor’s degrees to find job openings that don’t require them to travel or be situated in one place all the time.

While remote work peaked in April 2021 and has generally been on a steady decline since then, there was a small increase in remote workers in January 2022. Professional full-time in-person work has decreased to only 50 percent of employees, with the remainder being hybrid or fully remote. The largest share of remote employees are with large organizations (over 1,000 employees) and is lower for medium or small-sized companies.

While finding full-time remote work straight out of undergraduate studies can be difficult, it is possible and can be very rewarding. Remote work offers many benefits, such as more flexibility and autonomy regarding job responsibilities and a better work/life balance overall. It also eliminates the need for a daily commute, saving money on transportation costs and increasing the number of free daily hours.

Here is a list of remote jobs available to those with bachelor’s degrees. The jobs are divided by type of degree: arts and letters, business, and science. The typical earnings, job outlook from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, and job duties are included—the latest data available as of August 2023.

A bachelor’s degree in arts and letters includes several majors such as English, anthropology, dance, psychology, art history, education, or foreign language.

Creatives with strong writing skills can find remote work as content writers. Professionals in this field can be full-time employees or independent contractors. They are responsible for crafting websites, blogs, and social media and creating engaging, informative, and relevant content that meets specific audience needs.

Typical job duties will include brainstorming topics and ideas for new content, conducting research, writing and editing articles or blog posts, optimizing content for search engines, and collaborating with other writers or editors. Exceptional writing skills, creativity, knowledge of content management systems, and basic SEO principles are essential for this job.

• Job Outlook: 4 percent growth between 2021 and 2031
• Average Salary: $91,560 per year according to the BLS for writers and authors, $51,790 per year according to Payscale.com (2023) for content writers

Worldwide over 4.26 billion people use social media, making it one of the most popular online activities. Graduates with bachelor’s degrees in marketing or journalism are excellent candidates for remote work as social media managers. They are responsible for crafting content strategy and driving engagement on a company’s social media platforms.

To excel in this role, social media managers need to be able to craft compelling stories, have an eye for design, and have the capacity to analyze audience preferences and behavior. The widespread adoption of social media across diverse industries has made it an important marketing tool that allows organizations to interact directly with their customers and gain insight into their needs, desires, and frustrations.

• Job Outlook: 10 percent growth between 2021 and 2031
• Average Salary: $55,248 per year, according to Payscale.com (2023)

Graduates who have earned a bachelor’s degree in fine arts, painting, drawing, animation, or a related field can use those skills to work as remote graphic designers. Graphic designers use digital software to create visual elements such as logos and illustrations to help deliver a message. They design layouts, present concepts to clients, and incorporate feedback into final designs.

Graphic designers combine art and technology to communicate ideas through images, and they often work with text, selecting type, font, size, color, and line length to achieve the desired effect. Specializations in graphic design include product packaging, book jackets, advertising, and marketing.

• Job Outlook: 3 percent growth between 2021 and 2031
• Average Salary: $64,500 per year, according to the BLS

Students at all levels often need extra help with their schoolwork. With a bachelor’s degree in arts, graduates can provide online tutoring to various students on various topics. Depending on a tutor’s degree and experience, they may provide tutoring in foreign languages or composition. There is also significant demand for English teachers for non-native English speakers, although some of these roles might require additional certifications.

In general, tutors are responsible for helping students understand new concepts and assisting them in completing assignments. Depending on the job, some tutors may be required to lesson plan and teach concepts from scratch rather than help with school assignments.

• Job Outlook: 7 percent growth between 2021 and 2031 for education, training, and library occupations
• Average Salary: $44,820 per year according to the BLS

Almost all students who complete a bachelor’s of arts must study some foreign language. Students who earn a major in a foreign language and have obtained a high level of fluency can consider a career as a remote interpreter or translator.

Depending on the specific job or language, job duties will vary but generally include translating written or spoken language from one language to another with accuracy and sensitivity to cultural nuances. They may be required to perform research and collaborate with other professionals, such as subject matter experts, to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the translation. Passing a test or obtaining certification to demonstrate fluency is not uncommon.

• Job Outlook: 20 percent growth between 2021 and 2031
• Average Salary: $61.730 per year according to the BLS

Undergraduate business degrees can be a bachelor’s of arts, science, or business administration. Majors include business administration, marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, accounting, analytics, international business, and economics.

An undergraduate degree in business administration can lead to job opportunities as a remote business consultant. Business consultants provide expert advice and guidance to organizations, entrepreneurs, and businesses in various areas of management and operations. They help clients assess and analyze their current business practices, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to optimize performance and achieve their goals.

Job duties may include conducting market research, analyzing financial statements, reviewing and developing business plans, assessing organizational structure, and providing employee training and development.

• Job Outlook: 11 percent growth between 2021 and 2031 for management analysts
• Average Salary: $104,660 per year according to the BLS for management analysts and $79,442 per year according to Payscale.com (2023) for business consultants

Businesses need account managers to provide personalized and high-quality customer service, build strong client relationships, increase customer satisfaction and retention, and drive business growth. Undergraduates with a degree in business or related fields are strong candidates to work in this field, mainly if they have completed internships with hands-on experience during their studies.

Account managers are responsible for working closely with clients to understand their needs and goals, develop strategies to meet those needs, and ensure that the products or services offered by the company are aligned with the client’s objectives. Depending on the employer and job description, this job can be very sales-focused or more of a customer support role.

• Job Outlook: 5 percent growth between 2021 and 2031 for sales managers
• Average Salary: $59.728 per year, according to Payscale.com (2023)

Financial analysts evaluate investment opportunities and provide recommendations on individual investments and portfolios. Due to the office nature of this job, it is an excellent remote work opportunity for students with an undergraduate finance degree.

Financial analysts analyze current and historical financial data, study economic and business trends, review company financial statements, assess management teams, and meet with company officials to gain insight into the company’s prospects. They may be required to prepare written reports and make investment recommendations to clients. It is not uncommon for professionals in this field to need additional credentialing, such as a license from Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification from the CFA Institute.

• Job Outlook: 9 percent growth between 2021 and 2031
• Average Salary: $108,790 per year, according to the BLS

A remote job as a human resources specialist is a good option for those with a bachelor’s degree in business because it utilizes business operations and management principles and strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills students learned in their program.

Human resource specialists manage various aspects of employee relations, such as recruiting and hiring, training and development, compensation and benefits, performance management, and employee engagement. Certification can demonstrate competency in this field, and it is not uncommon for employers to require Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) or HR Certification Institute (HRCI) credentials.

• Job Outlook: 8 percent growth between 2021 and 2031
• Average Salary: $73.080 per year according to the BLS

Many undergraduate business programs offer marketing as a major, which can be a great option for those seeking remote work as a marketing coordinator. Marketing coordinators support a company’s marketing team in developing and executing marketing campaigns and initiatives. Their primary role is to ensure that campaigns are completed on time, within budget, and with the desired results.

Job duties include conducting market research to identify industry trends and consumer preferences, developing promotional materials such as social media content, flyers, or brochures, and writing copy for email marketing. It is common to assist in event planning, monitor analytics to evaluate the success of campaigns, and provide administrative support to senior staff members.

• Job Outlook: 4 percent growth between 2021 and 2031
• Average Salary: $78,880 per year according to the BLS for market research analysts and marketing specialists, $48,787 per year according to Payscale.com for marketing coordinator

Bachelor’s of science degree majors include computer science, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, environmental science, geology, psychology, economics, and statistics.

Computer science is a popular major for students completing a bachelor of science. With this degree, graduates are well prepared for remote work as software developers, where they are responsible for designing, creating, and maintaining computer applications that allow users to perform specific tasks, run devices, or control networks.

Software developers analyze users’ needs and design software to meet those needs, recommend software upgrades for customers’ existing programs and systems, and design each piece of an application or system, planning how all components work together. Documenting every aspect of an application or system as a reference for future maintenance and upgrades is also a critical part of this job.

• Job Outlook: 25 percent growth between 2021 and 2031
• Average Salary: $132,930 per year according to the BLS

Data analysts, also called data scientists, need at least a bachelor of science in math, statistics, computer science, or a related field. Data analysts use data from various sources, such as surveys, databases, and web-scraping tools to determine which data is available and useful for their project.

They then categorize and analyze the data and develop algorithms and models supported by machine learning to categorize data or to make predictions. They have to test the algorithms and models for accuracy and perform updates with newly collected data. Knowledge of data visualization software to present their findings and make business recommendations to stakeholders is also critical.

• Job Outlook: 36 percent growth between 2021 and 2031
• Average Salary: $115,240 per year according to the BLS

A bachelor’s in science degree and strong writing skills can be the start of a career as a remote technical writer. Technical writers prepare documents such as instruction manuals, how-to guides, and journal articles to simplify and communicate complex technical information. Prior experience or education in technical topics such as engineering, chemistry, or science can be beneficial.

Job duties include gathering, developing, and distributing technical information through various communication channels. They work alongside product designers and staff to make technical information easier to understand and use. Often they can be required to edit material prepared by other writers or staff and incorporate multimedia elements such as graphs, illustrations, and photographs to increase users’ understanding of the content. Other job duties may be standardizing content across different platforms and media and collecting user feedback to update and improve content.

• Job Outlook: 6 percent growth between 2021 and 2031
• Average Salary: $86,760 per year according to the BLS

A degree in environmental science, geography, or geology, can be the first step in a career as an environmental consultant who provides clients with virtual advice on environmental compliance and sustainability.

Typical job duties include consulting with clients, conducting research, and analyzing data. They are relied on to provide expert advice on environmental issues such as pollution control, waste management, and land use planning. They also work with clients to develop sustainable practices that minimize negative environmental impacts. Professionals in this field need excellent communication and project management skills and a strong understanding of environmental regulations and laws.

• Job Outlook: 5 percent growth between 2021 and 2031 for environmental scientists and specialists
• Average Salary: $83,820 per year according to the BLS for environmental scientists and specialists, $62,223 per year according to Payscale.com (2023) for environmental consultant

Science educators design and develop online courses, create curriculum materials, and deliver science-related content to students of all ages. All that’s necessary to get started in this career is a bachelor’s degree in science. Potential employers include K-12 schools, universities, online education platforms, scientific organizations, and museums.

As a remote science educator, job duties may include adapting existing curriculum materials for online use, developing interactive learning activities, creating assessments and evaluations, and providing support to students through virtual channels. They must also stay current with the latest developments in their field and incorporate new knowledge into their teaching materials to provide their students with the best possible learning experience. Additional licensure as a teacher may be required, depending on the position.

• Job Outlook: 5 percent growth between 2021 and 2031 for high school teachers
• Average Salary: $97,800 per year according to the BLS for biological science teachers, postsecondary, and $48,758 per year according to Payscale.com (2023) for science teachers

Kimmy Gustafson

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Kimmy Gustafson is a freelance writer with a passion for sharing stories of bravery. Her love for world-traveling began when her family moved to Spain when she was six and since then, she has lived overseas extensively, visited six continents, and traveled to over 25 countries. She is fluent in Spanish and conversational in French. When not writing or parenting she can be found kiteboarding, hiking, or cooking.