About the program

The Civil Engineering Co-op program from Drexel University will help professionals to prepare for tackling the work required of modern civil engineers. As a student you will address the continuing challenges placed on engineers relating to managing and retrofitting aging infrastructures, adopting new sustainable construction materials in constructed systems, designing, building and rendering the built environment resilient to climate change, addressing issues such as pollution, water and storm management and indoor and outdoor air quality.

You will gain an understanding of advances in industry, a global viewpoint, the entrepreneurial and teambuilding skills needed to advance your career in industry or research, and the knowledge required for entry into a PhD program in civil engineering or a related field.

Graduate Co-Op Program

Graduate co-op is an optional three or six-month work experience woven into academic studies for full-time master’s students. Drexel University co-op provides the opportunity to apply theory learned in class to a work experience before graduating. The insights help to direct the vision you have for your career and provide context for the remainder of your learning. You will take advantage of resources from the Steinbright Career Development Center, including programming that enhances your professionalism and resume writing and provides resources for your job search.

Starting fall 2024, students that select this option will now have access to the Steinbright Career Development Center job matching platform and will move their co-op cycle from summer to fall. For students interested in the Graduate Co-op program the best time to start is in the fall so students have access to all the resources available to them.

Some program highlights include:

• Opportunity to earn money gain professional experience as an engineer
• Students may work in a lab to gain valuable research skills
• Most positions are paid, and most are fulltime
• Average weekly pay is around $1098 per week
• International students – considered CPT and does not affect OPT

Career Opportunities in Civil Engineering

Civil engineering graduate programs helps you advance your career pursuing advanced technical, research or management positions in industries such as those supporting infrastructure in government, engineering consulting, construction, water and wastewater utilities, transportation, and many others. Obtaining a MS in Civil Engineering will also prepare you for an advanced degree such as a PhD.

Courses Included

• Advanced Mechanics of Materials
• Risk Assessment
• Natural Hazards and Infrastructure
• Geographic Information Systems