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%

students learn through experiential education

97%

were employed on co-op

98%

of these positions were paid

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.

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:

98%

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

99%

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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Co-op Salaries by Major

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Co-op Calendar

One Co-op (Four Years) Sample Schedule

Three Co-op (Five Years) Sample Schedule

Career Fast Facts

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