Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design Co-op and Career Fast Facts

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.

100%

of students learn through experiential education

96%

of students were employed on co-op

44%

of these positions were paid

Co-op Salaries by Major

Major	25th Percentile	Median	75th Percentile	Percentage of Paid Positions
Animation and Visual Effects	$13.00	$18.00	$18.00	34.3%
Architectural Studies	$18.00	$19.00	$25.00	100%
Art History	N/A	N/A	N/A	75%
Dance	N/A	N/A	N/A	33.3%
Digital Media & Virtual Production	$15.13	$18.00	$25.00	60%
Entertainment and Arts Management	$15.00	$20.00	$20.00	30.5%
Fashion Design	$15.00	$16.00	$16.00	58.1%
Fashion Industry & Merchandising	$15.00	$17.50	$18.00	75.5%
Film and Television	$15.00	$15.00	$16.00	33.3%
Game Design and Production	$15.00	$18.00	$20.00	38%
Graphic Design	$16.00	$19.00	$21.00	70%
Interior Design	$18.00	$20.00	$20.00	83.8%
Music Industry	$15.00	$15.00	$16.50	17.8%
Product Design	$15.00	$20.00	$20.00	61.5%
Screenwriting and Playwriting	N/A	N/A	N/A	50%
User Experience & Interact Design	$18.00	$25.00	$26.00	52.8%
Average	$15.00	$18.00	$20.00	43.6%

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 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.

91%

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

85%

of those working full-time were satisfied with their position

87%

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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