2022 Co-op Report
During academic year 2021-2022, University of Cincinnati's co-op programs maintained a high national ranking of #4 overall and #1 among public universities, according to U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges.
In this period, University of Cincinnati students participated in more than 7,500 co-op experiences and collectively earned more than $75 million.
Number of Paid Co-op Experiences
| College or Program | Number of Paid Experiences |
|---|---|
| Engineering and Applied Science | 3,954 |
| Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) | 1,466 |
| Business, full-time | 629 |
| Information Technology | 585 |
| On-Campus Co-op | 370 |
| 1819/Cincinnati Innovation District Partners Project-Based Innovation Challenges | 340 |
| Business, part-time | 283 |
| Service Learning Co-op | 182 |
| Arts and Sciences | 23 |
| Other | 9 |
| TOTAL | 7,841 |
Average Hourly Wages
University of Cincinnati students self-report hourly wages via UC's Professional Assessment and Learning (PAL) database or Handshake. Keep in mind that co-op pay varies by field, industry, geographic location and the student’s level of education and experience. Average wages are reported for the 12-month period ending in April 2022 (Summer 2021, Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 semesters).
| Major | Average Hourly Co-op Wage |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | $18.92 |
| Architectural Engineering | $18.53 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $18.39 |
| Chemical Engineering | $20.87 |
| Civil Engineering | $17.66 |
| Computer Engineering | $20.46 |
| Computer Science | $21.20 |
| Construction Management | $17.60 |
| Electrical Engineering | $20.57 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | $19.39 |
| Environmental Engineering | $17.90 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $20.07 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | $18.49 |
| Major | Average Hourly Co-op Wage |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Architecture | $17.22 |
| Fashion Design | $14.78 |
| Fine Arts | $12.77 |
| Communication Design | $17.73 |
| Industrial Design | $18.07 |
| Interior Design | $17.28 |
| Master of Design | $15.60 |
| Master of Community Planning | $14.85 |
| Master of Architecture | $19.58 |
| Urban Planning | $14.62 |
| Major | Average Hourly Co-op Wage |
|---|---|
| Accounting | $19 |
| Business Analytics | $18 |
| Economics | $19 |
| Entrepreneurship | $15 |
| Finance | $17 |
| Industrial Management | $18 |
| Information Systems | $17 |
| Insurance and Risk Management | $17 |
| International Business | $17 |
| Marketing | $15 |
| Operations Management | $17 |
| Real Estate | $14 |
| Major | Average Hourly Co-op Wage |
|---|---|
| Cybersecurity | $17.88 |
| Information Technology (incl. master of science candidates) | $17.47 |
| Major | Average Hourly Co-op Wage |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts, including Communication | $13.81 |
| Major | Average Hourly Co-op Wage |
|---|---|
| All majors | minimum wage to $14 |