Ready to begin your search for your next work experience?
- Participate in and complete Co-op + Intern Ready. You will be automatically enrolled in this free, 0-credit Canvas course upon completion of the Co-op and Internship Interest Form.
- Meet with an Engineering Career Coach: Schedule an Appointment on Handshake.
- Stop by the CDCR during Drop-Ins on Tuesdays from 10A-12P, 1P-4P in 1133 Brown Kopel.
Visualize your potential co-op work rotations!
In order to be approved for the Co-op Program, you are required to receive approval regarding your work and school rotations by your departmental academic advisor. Once approved, the Engineering CDCR Career Coaching Team will receive this upon approval. Connect with your academic advisor early in the process!
Recruiting Timeline
It is best to identify potential organizations of interest early in the fall semester to determine where the deadline might fall and proceed accordingly.
This timeline outlines a typical on-campus recruiting schedule for each academic year.
| Early September |
Recruitment activity begins |
| September |
Peak volume for on-campus recruiting events |
| October |
High-volume on-campus recruiting activity continues |
| November |
Reduced on-campus recruiting activity |
| December |
No on-campus recruiting activities |
| January - February |
High volume for on-campus recruiting events |
| March - April |
On-campus recruiting continues, typically for "just-in-time" hiring |
Co-op Salaries by Major (Spring 2024-Fall 2024)
|
Major |
Average |
Count |
|
Aerospace Engineering |
$20.26 |
6 |
|
Biosystems Engineering |
$21.17 |
* |
|
Chemical Engineering |
$23.42 |
8 |
|
Civil Engineering |
$19.83 |
12 |
|
Computer Engineering |
$20.75 |
* |
|
Computer Science |
$17.31 |
11 |
|
Electrical Engineering |
$22.90 |
10 |
|
Industrial Engineering |
$21.16 |
11 |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
$21.28 |
23 |
|
Software Engineering |
$18.29 |
8 |
|
Overall |
$20.63 |
93 |
* - Insufficient Data
|
Major |
Average |
Count |
|
Aerospace Engineering |
$19.93 |
3 |
|
Biosystems Engineering |
$22.51 |
* |
|
Chemical Engineering |
$24.29 |
11 |
|
Civil Engineering |
$21.13 |
12 |
|
Computer Engineering |
$20.63 |
* |
|
Computer Science |
$18.44 |
9 |
|
Electrical Engineering |
$23.93 |
7 |
|
Industrial Engineering |
$21.67 |
7 |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
$22.37 |
24 |
|
Software Engineering |
$20.05 |
12 |
|
Overall |
$21.68 |
89 |
* - Insufficient Data
|
Major |
Average |
Count |
|
Aerospace Engineering |
$21.25 |
16 |
|
Chemical Engineering |
$28.41 |
14 |
|
Civil Engineering |
$22.10 |
12 |
|
Computer Engineering |
$22.00 |
* |
|
Computer Science |
$19.75 |
14 |
|
Electrical Engineering |
$23.14 |
16 |
|
Industrial Engineering |
$22.28 |
11 |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
$23.09 |
22 |
|
Software Engineering |
$20.73 |
11 |
|
Overall |
$22.67 |
117 |
* - Insufficient Data
Co-op Housing Stipend Information (Spring 2024–Fall 2024)
|
Type |
Average |
Count |
|
Housing provided by employer |
|
46 |
|
Housing stipend |
$868.33 |
78 |
|
None |
|
46 |
|
Other |
|
9 |
|
Overall |
$868.33 |
179 |
- No stipend amount reported
Internship Salaries by Course (Spring 2024–Fall 2024)
|
Course |
Average |
Count |
|
ENGR3920 |
$22.00 |
244 |
|
ENGR7920 |
$33.75 |
9 |
|
Overall |
$22.42 |
253 |
Intern Housing Stipend Information (Spring 2024–Fall 2024)
|
Type |
Average |
Count |
|
Housing provided by employer |
|
34 |
|
Housing stipend |
$1249.40 |
71 |
|
None |
|
109 |
|
Other |
|
10 |
|
Overall |
$1249.40 |
224 |
- No stipend amount reported
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