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Co-op Salary Guide

Drexel co-op is a competitive process. While the majority of co-op positions are paid, some students enter into unpaid co-op arrangements based on the quality of the job and/or its ability to best fit the students' interests. In some circumstances, co-ops may be unpaid because of industry standards. For example, co-op positions in the fields of research and the creative arts are typically unpaid. An asterisk (*) on the chart below indicates that co-op positions in that major are generally unpaid. A double asterisk (**) on the chart below indicates that that there is no salary data for that major.

The salary information in the tables below reflects combined data from students in the four-year and five-year co-op programs. These salaries are based on paid co-op assignments from the 2010-11 academic year. The three categories represent the 20th percentile, the median, and the 80th percentile. Most students' salaries fall in the median. Although salaries do fluctuate with current market conditions, the figures below give students a general idea of what they may be paid.

Recently, more and more students have chosen to complete a co-op abroad, which allows students to gain an international perspective of their field. International co-ops, when paid, are usually not competitive with U.S. salary rates. To assist students with expenses, the Steinbright Career Development Center offers many stipends and scholarships for students doing a co-op abroad. For more information, please: Click here

Lastly, students should keep in mind that the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and related state and local statutes may govern the relationship between students and employers. We encourage students to review the FLSA and determine whether its minimum-wage, overtime, and other provisions are relevant to the circumstances of their co-ops.

If you have any additional questions about salary information, please contact scdc@drexel.edu
or call 215-895-2185.

*The averages below are based on weekly co-op salaries.

College of Arts & Sciences
Major 20th% Average 80th%
Anthropology** n/a n/a n/a
Biological Sciences $492 $548 $600
Chemistry $492 $600 $644
Communications* $400 $525 $620
Criminal Justice** n/a n/a n/a
English* $480 $548 $600
Environmental Science $492 $534 $572
Environmental Studies* n/a $492 n/a
General Hum & Soc Science* n/a $680 n/a
History* $420 $497 $560
History and Political Science (Dual Major) $420 $470 $588
International Area Studies* $360 $483 $576
Mathematics $610 $672 $713
Philosophy** n/a n/a n/a
Physics $480 $596 $680
Political Science* $400 $555 $640
Psychology* $382 $461 $500
Sociology* n/a $540 n/a
Still Deciding* n/a $496 n/a
School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, & Health Systems
Major 20th% Average 80th%
Biomedical Engineering $540 $635 $730
Lebow College of Business
Major 20th% Average 80th%
Accounting $520 $631 $720
Business Administration $500 $609 $720
Business and Engineering $520 $581 $633
Economics $480 $598 $720
Entrepreneurship $480 $572 $670
Finance $552 $643 $760
International Business $500 $614 $720
Legal Studies $420 $539 $640
Management Information Systems (MIS) $595 $649 $720
Marketing $480 $564 $670
Operations Management $560 $612 $640
Antionette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
Major 20th% Average 80th%
Dance** n/a n/a n/a
Design and Merchandising* $360 $428 $560
Digital Media $480 $580 $660
Entertainment & Arts Management* n/a $290 n/a
Fashion Design* n/a $391 n/a
Film and Video* $337 $381 $400
Graphic Design* $400 $539 $600
Interior Design* $362 $454 $500
Music Industry* n/a n/a n/a
Photography* n/a $300 n/a
Screenwriting and Playwriting* n/a $375 n/a
Television* n/a $500 n/a
College of Nursing & Health Professions
Major 20th% Average 80th%
Behavioral Health Counseling** n/a n/a n/a
Health Sciences $300 $414 $500
Health Services Administration n/a $300 n/a
Nursing $494 $524 $560
Nutrition and Food Science * n/a $582 n/a
College of Engineering
Major 20th% Average 80th%
Architectural Engineering $532 $604 $680
Chemical Engineering $560 $731 $840
Civil Engineering $533 $602 $660
Computer Engineering $600 $707 $800
Computer Science $610 $760 $807
Electrical Engineering $600 $682 $760
Engineering $400 $526 $577
Environmental Engineering $512 $558 $600
Materials Science and Engineering $574 $660 $700
Mechanical Engineering $572 $659 $740
Software Engineering $640 $724 $800
Still Deciding $540 $640 $717
Goodwin College of Professional Studies
Major 20th% Average 80th%
Applied Engineering Technology $556 $615 $680
Construction Management $533 $613 $650
Culinary Arts* n/a $440 n/a
Culinary Science n/a $570 n/a
General Studies* n/a $609 n/a
Hospitality Management $320 $373 $385
Sports Management* $320 $419 $490
College of Information Science & Technology
Major 20th% Average 80th%
Information Systems $578 $677 $720
Information Technology $625 $681 $750
Software Engineering $480 $628 $660
School of Education
Major 20th% Average 80th%
Elementary Education* $320 $432 $480
Teacher Education n/a $422 n/a

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