3.0 gpa can be problematic, to begin with. The way top grad programs select, that’s a hurdle. Add that your grad research interests and experiences need to align with the grad faculty interests.
Top performers looking for top jobs, (however they define that,) have a better shot than middling students. Same for grad school chances.
Of course, some work requires more than a terminal masters. And some does not.
Let’s not confuse OP. He’s still at start, hasn’t begun college courses, doesn’t even have all his acceptances lined up. Hasn’t even finished applying. And plans can evolve.