Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
The Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design unlocks the creativity of critical thinkers, makers, and creators who connect ideas and solve real-world problems.
Co-op Salaries by Major
| Major | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | Percentage of Paid Positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animation and Visual Effects | $15.00 | $18.00 | $19.00 | 44.6% |
| Architectural Studies | N/A | N/A | N/A | 100% |
| Art History | N/A | N/A | N/A | 60% |
| Dance | N/A | N/A | N/A | 20% |
| Design and Merchandising | $15.00 | $15.00 | $18.00 | 51.1% |
| Digital Media & Virtual Production | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30% |
| Entertainment and Arts Management | $15.00 | $15.75 | $18.00 | 34.8% |
| Fashion Design | $15.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | 53.8% |
| Film and Television | $14.00 | $15.00 | $16.00 | 51.2% |
| Game Design and Production | $15.00 | $18.00 | $20.00 | 37.7% |
| Graphic Design | $15.00 | $18.00 | $20.00 | 67.2% |
| Interior Design | $17.30 | $18.00 | $20.00 | 100% |
| Music Industry | $15.00 | $17.28 | $20.00 | 28.2% |
| Photography | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12.5% |
| Product Design | $15.00 | $20.00 | $21.25 | 60.7% |
| Screenwriting and Playwriting | N/A | N/A | N/A | 22.2% |
| User Experience & Interact Design | $18.00 | $21.00 | $25.00 | 70.5% |
| Westphal Studies Program | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | $15.00 | $18.00 | $20.00 | 46.5% |
Students Learn Here
- Amazon
- Big Picture Media
- Children’s Apparel Network
- Comcast Corporation
- Dream Machine Creative
- Ensemble Arts Philly
- Jeffrey Totaro Photographer
- Keep Music Alive
- Keystone Pictures
- Madison Square Garden Sports
- Microsoft Corporation
- MilkCrate
- NeuroFlow
- Night Kitchen Interactive
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Philadelphia Theatre Company
- Rising Sun Presents
- Saks Fifth Avenue
- Urban Outfitters
- Vanguard Group
- Wawa 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 | Class | Class | Co-op | Co-op |
| Year Four | Class | Class | Class |
| Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year One | Class | Class | Class | Vacation |
| Year Two | Class | Class | Class | Co-op |
| Year Three | Class | Class | Class | Co-op |
| Year Four | Class | Class | Class |
| 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 2023:
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