College of Computing & Informatics

Drexel's College of Computing & Informatics (CCI) addresses the increasingly common and complex multi-disciplinary problems emerging from society's dependence on information technology.

100%

students learn through experiential education

91%

were employed on co-op

89%

of these positions were paid

Co-op Salaries by Major

Major 25th Percentile Median 75th Percentile Percentage of Paid Positions 
Computer Science $22.00 $25.00 $32.00  87.5%
Computing & Information Sciences – Undeclared N/A N/A N/A  100%
Computing and Security Technology $20.00 $25.00 $29.00  94.3%
Data Science $23.00 $29.00 $35.00  96%
Information Systems $20.00 $24.65 $28.00  97.1%
Software Engineering $24.00 $26.00 $32.00  84.2%
Total $22.00 $25.00 $32.00  88.7%

Students Learn Here

  • Amazon Robotics  
  • Bristol Myers Squibb Company
  • Comcast Corporation
  • Exelon
  • Lockheed Martin
  • SAP America
  • Susquehanna International Group LLP
  • Vanguard Group
  • WebstaurantStore

Co-op Calendar

With co-op, students alternate classes with full-time employment through University-approved employers. Generally, students are on co-op for a six-month period, alternating with six months of classroom study. Cooperative education at Drexel is a degree requirement for most majors — see below for sample schedules.

One Co-op (Four Years) Sample Schedule


Fall Winter Spring Summer
Year One Class Class Class Vacation
Year Two Class Class Class Class
Year Three Co-op Co-op Class Class
Year Four Class Class Class  

Three Co-op (Five Years) Sample Schedule


Fall Winter Spring Summer
Year One Class Class Class Vacation
Year Two Co-op Co-op Class Class
Year Three Co-op Co-op Class Class
Year Four Co-op Co-op Class Class
Year Five Class Class Class  

Career Fast Facts

From the One-Year-Out Alumni Survey, graduating class of 2023:

95%

of College of Computing & Informatics graduates are working or enrolled in graduate or professional education

97%

of those working full-time were satisfied with their position

95%

of those working full-time were satisfied with the level of responsibility at their position

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