60 Graduate jobs in Columbus, OH


10 of the Best Types of Graduate Jobs in 2026

Discover some great types of Graduate jobs that are hiring now.

If you are interested in a Graduatejob, here are some kinds of positions to explore for this type of work with open positions on ZipRecruiter.

High Paying Graduate Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Graduate positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Graduate Freelance

    Salary range: $125,500 - $142,000

    Freelancers are self-employed. As a freelancer, you provide work to clients and invoice them for it. The type of clients you have depends on what kind of services you offer. Your clients can be individuals or companies. A full-time freelancer often has assignments from multiple clients at once. Some common services that people provide as freelancers are: writing, editing, graphic design, web design, marketing, programming, accounting, and bookkeeping. Freelancing is ideal for those who prefer to be their own boss and are willing to market themselves to meet their income goals.

  • Graduate Coordinator

    Salary range: $40,500 - $69,500

    Coordinators plan and schedule events, programs, or projects. In this position, you can work in a variety of industries, so your duties and the necessary qualifications vary by field. There are project coordinators who work in the construction, manufacturing, and development industries, program coordinators, who typically work in education, community outreach, or non-profit organizations, and numerous other positions that require significant coordination experience. For those who work in labor industries, coordination might include developing timetables and budgets for the ordering and delivery of materials or services, while at a school, an instructional coordinator might prepare an afterschool program curriculum.

  • Manager Graduate

    Salary range: $44,000 - $69,000

    Managers supervise a team of people; they establish goals, assign tasks, and measure progress. The specific responsibilities of someone in a management position will vary based on the company and industry they work in, but their primary responsibilities remain largely the same. Managers monitor the accomplishments of their staff, focusing on the overall goals of the department. They work with Human Resources to determine and address staffing needs, coordinate and delegate responsibilities, check employee performance, and provide additional training and direction when necessary.

  • Co Op Graduate

    Salary range: $56,000 - $63,500

    The qualifications you need for a Co-Op job depend on the application requirements at your school and the organization where you want to work. You must be an officially enrolled student at your college or university, and GPA and credit hour requirements are typical. Some companies prefer Co-Op students whose major aligns with the industry. You must have strong communication skills and a willingness to learn and practice a variety of new tasks and job duties. Your responsibilities are to apply your learning to your Co-Op work experience and be a punctual and motivated employee.

  • Junior Graduate

    Salary range: $36,000 - $57,500

    Junior Graduate is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Junior Graduate jobs pay between $36,000 (25th percentile) and $57,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Junior Graduate job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Entry Level Graduate

    Salary range: $40,500 - $52,000

    Entry-level jobs are positions that do not require any previous experience in the role. Most entry-level jobs are aimed at high school or college graduates as a starting point for a future career goal. A college student may have majored in their ideal career field, but will still need to start in an entry-level position to train in a real-world environment. Some students move from internships into entry-level jobs, but most entry-level jobs do not expect a candidate to have any prior employment or on-site training.

  • Trainee Graduate

    Salary range: $33,000 - $51,000

    The requirements to get a trainee job vary by industry. In some, such as architecture or accounting, you must graduate from an accredited college program before you can begin work. Other industries, such as retail, manufacturing, or telemarketing, may require only a high school diploma or a GED certificate to begin a training program. No matter what profession you are interested in, you should have strong verbal and written communication and an interest in continuing the career.

  • Graduate Temp

    Salary range: $31,500 - $44,500

    Graduate Temp is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Graduate Temp jobs pay between $31,500 (25th percentile) and $44,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Graduate Temp job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Graduate Internship

    Salary range: $30,000 - $40,000

    An Internship is a position within your desired field that pays little or no money but offers you the opportunity to gain real-world experience. This may set you apart for your future job search. Generally, Internships are almost expected by employers on an entry-level candidate’s resume. You are much more of an asset to an employer if you have some work experience.

  • Graduate Summer

    Salary range: $30,000 - $36,000

    Summer jobs are an integral part of American culture for students in their teens and beyond, but not all summer jobs are created equal. The difference between a great summer and an awful one can be the right job. According to Forbes, some good summer jobs for teens are camp counselor, golf caddy, nanny, food service, retail sales, and, of course, internships.