Clinical Research Coordinators

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Clinical Research Coordinators does

You manage the day-to-day operations of medical research studies, recruiting and scheduling participants, collecting data, and ensuring the research follows ethical and safety standards. You're the key link between researchers, patients, and regulatory agencies that oversee clinical trials.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~1 year. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

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