Drexel Co-op

Find what you love and don't love — before graduation.

Prepared. Tested. Applied. Ready.

Drexel Co-op is the cornerstone of experiential education at our University — it's who we are and what we do best. As an integrated work experience, co-op isn't where students are grabbing coffee; they're making real contributions in up to three entry-level positions, six months at a time. This allows Dragons to explore more, test what they know, and apply classroom ideas in real time — before even entering the workforce.

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What if You Knew? Co-op at Drexel

The Key To Experiential Education at Drexel

With up to three six‑month, full‑time work experiences weaved into your degree, Drexel Co-op helps you connect the dots between what you learn in class and how it works in the real world.

Ranked #2

in the nation for Co-op/Internship Programs by U.S. News & World Report

85%

of co-op employers would consider rehiring their co-op student for a future position, if a position were available ¹

Top 3%

of U.S. Universities for Lifetime Earnings ²

The gross median six-month salary for undergraduate co-op positions that are both full-time and paid. More than 80% of all co-op positions are paid by the employer. For more detailed information, visit the Steinbright Career Development Center's Salary Guide.

Exploration is at the heart of co-op. If you're not trying something new, you're not doing it right.

Select Co-op Employers

Each co-op offers a chance to test-drive a future career. Dragons know it's worth it.

The best part? You may find EXACTLY what you love doing for the rest of your life.

Pursue options with Fortune 500 companies, innovative startups, or other industry leaders.

Follow what excites you and go wild! You can even explore your passions abroad.

Drexel Co-op brings what you learn in class to life — giving you real-world experience you can take back to the classroom and share with your peers.

Explore Everything and Find What Fits

Grow your professional network and open doors for your future.

Students in action on their co-op at the Comcast Center Philadelphia Campus.

A Drexel student on a Co-Op at Campbells

Students on co-op at the Campbells Company headquarters in Camden, New Jersey.

Students on co-op at the Crayola Experience in Easton, PA.

A Drexel student on a Co-Op at the Franklin Institute

Students working at Philadelphia's Franklin Institute.

A Drexel student on a Co-Op in New York City

Student walking on their way to co-op in New York City.

Chris McKendry - Little Cracks

ESPN anchor and Drexel alum Chris McKendry ’90 blazed a trail in sports broadcasting. Her game-changing play? Drexel Co-op.

Co‑op, Explained: Five Key Benefits

Learn firsthand from industry experts on the frontlines of business solutions, health innovations, autism research, and so much more in the fields that matter.
Use co-op to explore a passion or new area of study — your co-op doesn’t have to be tied to your major but can be what leads you to a new path!
Build an impressive résumé and gain a competitive edge amongst your peers even before you graduate.
Discover your career path and figure out what you want to do — and most importantly — what you don't want to do.
Develop as a leader as you work toward solutions for the future right away.

Learn From Their Experience and Imagine Yourself Here

Those who know co-op love it because it pushed them to do more than they ever thought they could while still in school.

Amplify Your Impact With Drexel Co-op

Hear from Drexel Dragons who used their time on co-op to start shaping the future of their industries and made an impact right away.

Dragons Talk Drexel: Co-op and the Classroom

Get an insider's look at co-op through this Dragons Talk Drexel installment, where students discuss how their experiences prepared them for what came next.