Co-op Employer Locations and Salary Statistics
Engineering Co-op opportunities are found in every region of the United States, as well as in many countries abroad.
Co-op salaries are competitive; geographic location, current economic conditions, and other forms of compensation may affect students' salaries.
Salaries are based on students' first Co-op work term.
These records do not include salaries for positions outside of the United States
These records do not include housing stipends or relocation expenses.
2018-2019 Co-op Monthly Salary for Co-ops* Average $4198/Median $3900
*Based on 40 hours/week
| Major | Number Reporting | Average | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Engineering | 1 (50%) | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 1 (100%) | $23.00 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Chemical Engineering | 4 (80%) | $22.63 | $24.50 | $22.00 |
| Computer Science | 12 (80%) | $32.30 | $42.00 | $23.00 |
| Electrical & Computer Engineering | 3 (100%) | $26.93 | $33.00 | $17.78 |
| Information Science, Systems & Technology | 2 (100%) | $25.00 | $27.00 | $23.00 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 8 (89%) | $23.50 | $27.00 | $20.00 |
| Materials Science & Engineering | 1 (100%) | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Operations Research & Information Engineering | 2 (100%) | $20.50 | $23.00 | $18.00 |
Co-op Salary Statistics and Where Are They Working documents in pdf may be requested via email at engr_coop@cornell.edu.