College of Engineering
Drexel's College of Engineering cultivates adaptable engineers trained in both theory and technique, dedicated to creating sustainable solutions to societal challenges.
Co-op Salaries by Major
| Major | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | Percentage of Paid Positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Engineering | $20.40 | $22.75 | $24.00 | 98.3% |
| Chemical Engineering | $21.50 | $23.38 | $26.50 | 98% |
| Civil Engineering | $20.00 | $22.00 | $24.00 | 100% |
| Computer Engineering | $22.50 | $26.00 | $29.65 | 97.2% |
| Construction Management | $20.00 | $22.00 | $24.00 | 100% |
| Electrical Engineering | $22.50 | $24.50 | $26.95 | 95.2% |
| Engineering | N/A | N/A | N/A | 100% |
| Engineering Technology | $20.00 | $22.00 | $24.00 | 100% |
| Environmental Engineering | $18.00 | $21.00 | $24.00 | 100% |
| Materials Science and Engineering | $18.75 | $21.68 | $25.00 | 95.7% |
| Mechanical Engineering | $21.00 | $23.00 | $25.50 | 98.7% |
| Total | $21.00 | $23.00 | $25.88 | 98.2% |
Students Learn Here
- Accurate Tool Company
- Ametek, Inc.
- Ballinger
- Boeing Corporation
- CAES by Honeywell
- CertainTeed
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Comcast Corporation
- Drexel University
- EwingCole
- Exelon
- Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc.
- HNTB Corporation
- IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC
- Jacobs Engineering Group
- Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc.
- Lockheed Martin
- Merck
- Mulhern + Kulp Structural Engineering Inc.
- NAVSEA (Naval Surface Warfare Center)
- PBF Energy Company LLC
- Pennoni Associates, Inc.
- Philadelphia Department of Commerce
- Philadelphia Streets Department
- Philadelphia Water Department
- Rhoads Industries
- SEPTA (South Eastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority)
- Southco Inc
- Susquehanna Int'l Group LLP
- Woodward McCoach Inc.
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.
| 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 |
| 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:
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