Science Outreach Coordinator

Also called: STEM Outreach Coordinator

Runs events and programs that bring science to schools and the public.

A day in the life

You organize a national lab's open house, run summer camps, and bring scientists into classrooms.

Pay over a career

Starting
$35k
Typical
$50k
High
$72k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in science or education.

Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Physics, Science Education, Communications.

Outlook

Growing about average. BLS does not project this specialty separately; rating estimated from related occupations.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with flyers and planning, but leading camps and connecting scientists with kids stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Biology or physics, Speech, Leadership class.

Official data: O*NET occupation 25-9031.

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