Cooperative Education Program
Penn State's Engineering Cooperative Education Program (or, the Co-op Program) gives students an outstanding opportunity to integrate classroom learning with real-world experience. Co-op students work at professional-level jobs, often earning enough to help pay their way through school. Typically, IE students begin the co-op program after completing their sophomore year, working for a company of their choice every other semester, for a total of six semesters. Of course, this means taking a little longer to graduate, but graduates find their work experience well worth the extra time. On-the-job training time decreases, and co-op graduates often realize a starting salary higher than expected. For more information on the Co-op Program, call 814-863-1032.