Guide to Cooperative Education

A little class and a lot of hard work go a long way.

  • About Co-op

  • Drexel has been a pioneer in cooperative education since 1919 - operating one of the largest cooperative education programs in the nation. Learn about co-op, eligibility, and finding a co-op job...more

  • COOP 101

  • COOP 101 is a joint venture between the Steinbright Career Development Center and the Pennoni Honors College for students about to begin the Cooperative Education experience...more

  • Graduate Co-op

  • This optional program enables Drexel graduate students to accept paid positions in their career fields – and receive academic credit...more

  • International Co-op

  • Co-op is not limited to the Philadelphia Region, or even the United States for that matter. The SCDC can help you find experience the world. Learn how you can expand your horizons - beyond the horizon... more

  • Accounting

  • View the Co-op and Career Guide for the major with a sampling of potential employers.

Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $533 $570 $626
Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $504 $537 $583
Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $532 $577 $660

  • Economics

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $515 $550 $631

  • Entrepreneurship

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $475 $540 $591

  • Finance

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $551 $555 $570

  • General Business

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $490 $518 $570

  • Legal Studies

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary - - $545
Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $489 $538 $570
Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $587 $592 $641

  • Marketing

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $482 $501 $563

  • Operations Management

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary - - $632
Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $524 $569 $633
Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $490 - -

  • Chemical Engineering

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $576 $681 $768

  • Civil Engineering

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $537 $566 $621

  • Computer Engineering

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $608 $618 $703

  • Computer Science

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $572 $606 $737
Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $599 $640 $688
Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $501 $537 $630
Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $632 $665 $759
Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $584 $595 $653

  • Software Engineering

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $518 $611 $721

  • Information Systems

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $576 $644 $703
Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $540 $603 $718

  • Software Engineering

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $518 $611 $721

  • Teacher Education

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $301 $301 $301

  • Nursing

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $449 $508 $535
Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $537 $591 $655

  • Communication

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $425 $452 $494

  • History and Politics

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $475 - -
Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $437 $449 $626

  • English

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $490 - -

  • Psychology

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $406 $467 $479

  • Sociology

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $525 $600 -

  • Biological Sciences

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $530 $538 $590

  • Chemistry

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $500 $562 $579

  • Environmental Science

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $475 $623 -

  • Mathematics

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $542 $602 -
Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $585 - -

  • Physics

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $495 $575 -
Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $515 $563 $647
Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $518 $544 $590

  • Culinary Arts

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $353 - -

  • Culinary Science

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary - - -

  • Hospitality Management

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $464 - -

  • Sport Management

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $356 $402 -
Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $379 - -

  • Digital Media

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $487 - -
Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $332 - -

  • Fashion Design

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $380 - -

  • Film and Video

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $356 - -

  • Graphic Design

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $427 - -

  • Interior Design

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $394 - -

  • Music Industry

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $372 - -

  • Photography

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Co-op Experience 1st 2nd 3rd
Average Weekly Salary $315 - -

  • COOP 101

  • Critical skills and approaches for achieving success in finding and mastering your Co-op.

  • Graduate Co-op

  • Accept a paid position in your career field – and receive academic credit.