What is a Co-op Program? Duke Engineering Students Explain

What is a co-op program for engineering graduate students? Duke Engineering's Co-op Program gives Master of Engineering (MEng) and Master of Engineering Management (MEM) students 6–12 months of full-time, paid industry experience — while staying enrolled at Duke. It's more than a traditional internship. Co-op students work on defined engineering and technical projects at leading organizations including Tesla, ASML, Johnson & Johnson, Toshiba, and Lufthansa. In this video, you'll hear directly from Duke Engineering students, faculty, and staff about what makes the co-op experience different — and why it's becoming a cornerstone of graduate engineering education. 00:00 Introduction 00:33 What is the Duke Engineering Co-op Program? 00:52 How the co-op differs from a traditional internship 01:25 Student experiences and real projects 02:50 Information about the Co-op experience at Duke 03:14 Career paths and outcomes 04:44 Companies that hire Duke co-op students Program Highlights: - 87 students participated in co-ops in just the program's second year - 79 companies hired Duke Master's students as co-ops - Average co-op salary: $32.50/hr - Roles span R&D, product management, strategy, operations, and more - Students from 16 different Master's programs are eligible Who is this program for? Graduate engineering students seeking real-world industry experience before graduation — and employers looking to hire high-performing engineering talent. Learn more or get involved: masters.pratt.duke.edu Employers, interested in working with our students: Contact [email protected]