College of Engineering Co-op and Career Fast Facts

Drexel's College of Engineering cultivates adaptable engineers trained in both theory and technique, dedicated to creating sustainable solutions to societal challenges.

100%

of students learn through experiential education

95%

of students were employed on co-op

97%

of these positions were paid

Co-op Salaries by Major

Major	25th Percentile	Median	75th Percentile	Percentage of Paid Positions
Architectural Engineering	$21.51	$23.00	$24.50	100%
Chemical Engineering	$22.00	$24.00	$29.00	97.8%
Civil Engineering	$20.00	$23.00	$25.00	100%
Computer Engineering	$22.00	$25.00	$27.50	93.5%
Construction Management	$20.00	$22.50	$24.50	97.9%
Electrical Engineering	$23.00	$25.50	$28.00	96.9%
Engineering Technology	$20.00	$23.00	$26.50	95.1%
Environmental Engineering	$18.00	$20.50	$24.00	100%
Materials Science and Engineering	$21.00	$22.00	$25.00	88.3%
Mechanical Engineering	$21.56	$24.00	$26.00	98.4%
Average	$21.00	$24.00	$26.50	97.1%

Students Learn Here

Accurate Tool Company
Ametek, Inc.
Ballinger
Boeing Corporation
CAES by Honeywell
CertainTeed
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Constellation Energy
Comcast Corporation
Drexel University
EwingCole
Exelon
HNTB Corporation
IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC
Jacobs Engineering Group
Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc.
Lockheed Martin
Merck
Mulhern + Kulp Structural Engineering Inc.
PBF Energy Company LLC
Pennoni Associates, Inc.
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
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 Timeline

Co-op Cycle Assignment

Students receive co-op cycle assignments.

Co-op 101

Students are automatically registered for COOP 101, which provides a foundation for the skills needed for a job search.

Co-op Introduction Meeting

Students meet with their assigned co-op advisor to discuss their specific interests, refine job search skills, and begin the job search process.

5 Months Before Co-op

A Round

Students apply for desired co-op positions. Employers hold interviews over a 6-week period.

3 Months Before Co-op

B-Round

Students apply for desired co-op positions. Employers hold interviews over a 6-week period.

1 Month Before Co-op

C-Round

Students apply for desired co-op positions. Employers hold interviews over a 6-week period.

6 Months On Co-op

On Co-op

Steinbright stays in touch with students and employers to offer support and guidance.

Last Month of Co-op

Assessment and Evaluation

Students and employers provide experience assessments and co-op evaluations.

Career Fast Facts

From the One-Year-Out Alumni Survey, graduating class of 2024.

96%

of Engineering graduates are working or enrolled in graduate or professional education

94%

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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Co-op Salaries by Major

Students Learn Here

Co-op Timeline

Co-op Cycle Assignment

Co-op 101

Co-op Introduction Meeting

A Round

B-Round

C-Round

On Co-op

Assessment and Evaluation

Career Fast Facts

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