Co-op Average Pay Rates

2024 Co-op Hourly Rate of Pay by Major

Major Average Lowest Highest
Architecture $17.40 $10.50 $40.00
Aviation Studies $15.91 $10.45 $45.00
Construction Management $19.85 $14.00 $37.00
Electronics and Computer Engineering (Technology)
$15.81 $12.00 $24.25
Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (Technology)
$19.84 $14.00 $24.00
Robotics (Mechatronics) $20.34 $12.00 $28.80
Systems Engineering $19.38 $15.00 $26.00
Visual Communication Technology $15.59 $9.00 $25.00

2024 College of Tech. Co-op Overall Average Hourly Rate of Pay: $17.95

Bowling Green State University is committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. and the Cooperative Education Office embraces this commitment.   

The Office of Cooperative Education in the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering is embraces a culture of inclusion and respect by equitably and empathetically assisting every student in attaining a cooperative education experience. 

The federal government protects employees (including students) through various laws and policies including, but not limited to OSHAct , EEOC  and FLSA.

The Office of Cooperative Education does not sanction unpaid co-ops/internships. Unpaid co-ops/internships further disadvantage marginalized students therefore, the co-op office advocates that all students are compensated for the skills, talents and contributions they offer.

Benefits of Hiring a Co-op Student

  • A cost-effective recruiting tool to train and evaluate potential, future employees.
  • Develop a pipeline of talent to meet industry needs.
  • Meet specific and/or short-term staffing needs.
  • A resource for completing unique and special projects.
  • Influence curriculum by exposing students and faculty to industry technologies and innovations.
  • Exposure to research and innovation in education.
  • Connect to potential seminars, workshops and consultants.
  • Opportunity to give insight and feedback about workforce development needs.
  • Give back to the community and support students.

Updated: 11/19/2024 02:09PM