by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 25 U.S. colleges awarded 342 degrees and certificates in Clinical Research Coordinator. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 81% of graduates. College Factual ranks 8 schools in its 2027 Best Clinical Research Coordinator Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $35,689 one year after completing, rising to $45,915 after four years.
A degree in Clinical Research Coordinator involves the study of Clinical Research Coordinator. A Program That Prepares Individuals For Careers As Clinical Research Administrators Or Clinical Research Coordinators Where They Work Under The Supervision Of A Principal Investigator To Organize, Coordinate And Administer Clinical Research Trials. Includes Instruction In Pharmacology, Medical Terminology, Foundations Of Clinical Research, Project Management, Ethics, Research Design And Data Management, And Legal And Regulatory Compliance . Examples: [Clinical Research Trial Coordination], [Clinical Trials Research], [Clinical Trials Management].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, clinical research coordinator is a popular field of study, with 342 degrees awarded annually. 25 colleges award clinical research coordinator degrees, an average of 14 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 77.
By level, the 342 awards include 11 certificates, 35 associate degrees, 15 bachelor’s degrees and 277 master’s degrees.
Women earned 76% of clinical research coordinator degrees and certificates in the latest year (261 of 342). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (100) and Black or African American (50), and international students earned 101.
College Factual ranks 8 schools in its 2027 Best Clinical Research Coordinator Schools ranking, including 1 for associate degrees, 1 for bachelor’s degrees and 4 for master’s degrees. It also ranks clinical research coordinator schools within 6 states. In all, 25 colleges offer clinical research coordinator programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Clinical Research Coordinator Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common clinical research coordinator credential is the master’s degree: 277 of the 342 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to clinical research coordinator call most for Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking and Speaking, and for knowledge of English Language, Administration and Management and Customer and Personal Service, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression and Written Comprehension.
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How long a clinical research coordinator degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 11 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 35 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 15 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 277 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to clinical research coordinator, at 50.3%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 50.3% |
| Master’s degree | 16.9% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 8.7% |
| Doctoral degree | 5.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 5.5% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 4.7% |
| Some college courses | 3.2% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.9% |
| Post-doctoral training | 1.9% |
| First professional degree | 0.8% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
9 occupations are related to Clinical Research Coordinator, with an average median salary of $126,637; the strongest outlook belongs to Compliance Managers, at 13.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Research Director, Extension Work Director, Registrar and Testing Director.
The occupation related to clinical research coordinator with the most projected jobs is Managers, All Other, at 468,025.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | 468,025 | 6.2% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 419,330 | 8.8% |
| Compliance Managers | 310,203 | 13.0% |
| Loss Prevention Managers | 265,210 | 2.2% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 237,062 | -1.7% |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 206,415 | 9.9% |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | 128,884 | 5.2% |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | 107,541 | 10.1% |
Clinical Research Coordinator graduates earn a median $35,689 one year after completing their program, $45,915 after four years and $40,536 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,689 |
| 4 years | $45,915 |
| 5 years | $40,536 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to clinical research coordinator is Wind Energy Development Managers, with a median salary of $169,952.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $161,927 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
Clinical Research Coordinator has 23 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 88,663 degrees a year; the largest are Health/Health Care Administration/Management (28,683), Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician (12,262) and Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller (11,432). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
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