College of Engineering Co-op and Career Fast Facts

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

100%

of Engineering students learn through experiential education

98%

were employed on co-op

98%

of these positions were paid

Co-op Salaries by Major

Major	25th Percentile	Median	75th Percentile
Architectural Engineering	$20.00	$22.00	$23.50
Chemical Engineering	$20.00	$23.00	$26.50
Civil Engineering	$19.00	$21.00	$23.48
Computer Engineering	$21.00	$25.00	$29.00
Construction Management	$20.00	$22.00	$24.75
Electrical Engineering	$21.97	$24.35	$26.50
Engineering	N/A	N/A	N/A
Engineering Technology	$20.00	$22.00	$25.00
Environmental Engineering	$18.00	$20.00	$22.00
Materials Science and Engineering	$20.00	$21.74	$24.00
Mechanical Engineering	$20.00	$22.00	$24.50
Total	$20.00	$22.00	$25.00

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	Class	Class	Co-op	Co-op
Year Four	Class	Class	Class

Three Co-op (Five Years) Sample Schedule
	Fall	Winter	Spring	Summer
Year One	Class	Class	Class	Vacation
Year Two	Class	Class	Co-op	Co-op
Year Three	Class	Class	Co-op	Co-op
Year Four	Class	Class	Co-op	Co-op
Year Five	Class	Class	Class

Career Fast Facts

From the One-Year-Out Alumni Survey, graduating class of 2022:

98%

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

92%

of those working full-time were satisfied with their position

92%

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

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College of Engineering

Co-op Salaries by Major

Co-op Calendar

One Co-op (Four Years) Sample Schedule

Three Co-op (Five Years) Sample Schedule

Career Fast Facts

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