Drexel University

Drexel is located in Philadelphia, the birthplace of America and the nation’s sixth largest city. Philly is an international landmark rich with history, culture, and a vibrant corporate community. Today, Drexel is a top-tier research university with a total enrollment of more than 20,000 students.

With Drexel Co-op, you can earn up to 18 months of experience before graduation, explore career possibilities, and develop important contacts by alternating between the classroom and full-time employment. Each year, co-op employers offer more than 5,000 positions in 28 states and 25 international locations. Last year’s average paid six-month co-op salary was about $16,000, so it can help you pay for school. Studies show that graduates with co-op experience earn higher starting salaries and performance ratings than their counterparts.

Scholarship: Dean’s Scholarship ranges from $5,000 per year to over $23,000 per year and the scholarship is awarded for each year of a student’s undergraduate study as long as the student maintains at least a 3.0 GPA. The average Dean’s Scholarship award has been approximately $15,000 and over 90% of entering Drexel students receive some form of financial aid or scholarship.