Here are 14 of the high-paying jobs you can get with a bachelor's degree — and how to get them

Median pay: $134,630 per year

Airline and commercial pilots fly and navigate airplanes, helicopters, and other aircraft.

How to get it: Airline pilots typically need a bachelor's degree and experience as a commercial or military pilot. Commercial pilots typically need flight training, and some employers may require or prefer them to have a degree.

On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

Work experience: Typically prior flight experience

Median pay: $120,380 per year

Nuclear engineers research and develop projects or address problems concerning the release, control, and use of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal.

How to get it: Nuclear engineers typically need at least a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering or a related field. They typically do not need a license to enter the occupation.

On-the-job training: none

Work experience: none

Median pay: $130,850 per year

Petroleum engineers design and develop methods for extracting oil and gas from deposits below the Earth's surface.

How to get it: Petroleum engineers typically need a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering or a related field, such as mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering. Cooperative-education programs, in which students gain practical experience while earning academic credit, may be beneficial.

On-the-job training: None

Work experience: None

Median pay: $152,350 per year

Architectural and engineering managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities in architectural and engineering companies.

How to get it: Architectural and engineering managers typically need at least a bachelor's degree and considerable work experience as an architect or engineer.

On-the-job training: None

Work experience: 5 years or more

Median pay: $128,170 per year

Computer hardware engineers research, design, develop, and test computer systems and components.

How to get it: Computer hardware engineers typically need a bachelor's degree from an accredited program.

On-the-job training: None

Work experience: None

Median pay: $131,710 per year

Financial managers create financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization.

How to get it: Financial managers typically need a bachelor's degree and 5 years or more of experience in another business or financial occupation, such as an accountant or financial analyst.

On-the-job training: None

Work experience: 5 years or more

Median pay: $137,900 per year

Natural sciences managers supervise the work of scientists, including chemists, physicists, and biologists.

How to get it: Natural sciences managers typically need at least a bachelor's degree in a natural science or a related field. Most natural sciences managers work as scientists before becoming managers.

On-the-job training: None

Work experience: 5 years or more

Median pay: $127,490 per year

Sales managers direct organizations' sales teams.

How to get it: Most sales managers have a bachelor's degree and work experience as a sales representative.

On-the-job training: None

Work experience: Less than 5 years

Median pay: $159,010 per year

Computer and information systems managers plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization.

How to get it: Typically, candidates need a bachelor's degree in computer or information science and related work experience. Many computer and information systems managers also have a graduate degree.

On-the-job training: None

Work experience: 5 years or more