Lucrative Jobs That Offer Meaningful Work

4. Foundation Program Officer

Percent Reporting High Levels of Meaning at Work: 87 Percent

Here is a line of work that is tailor made for individuals who are experts in a certain area and have a great decision-making skill. As a professional in this line of work, you will be responsible for reviewing proposals on behalf of a business organization and decide on who gets the company’s money to fund a project, such as medical research or creating an arts program.  

A bachelor’s degree is the basic perquisite to enter this field.

5. Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Percent Reporting High Levels of Meaning at Work: 86 Percent

These are health care professionals who carry out lab tests that assist doctors to diagnose and address patients' health issues.

Employment in this line of work is projected to rise by 14 percent in the next four to five years, as per the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report.

The job requires at least a Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, life science or a related field, as well as licensing and training to be acquainted with the latest medical advancements. However, pursuing a specialty may require advanced majors.