RIT Ranked 5th Among College Co-op/Internship Programs

Real-World Experience That Launches Careers

When students look for the best experiential learning opportunities to help launch their careers, they turn to RIT. Our co-op and internship program has been ranked among the nation’s best since 2021, giving students the skills, experience, and industry connections to thrive.

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Top Schools for Co-op and Internship Programs

U.S. News & World Report, 2026

What RIT Students Say About Their Co-op Experiences

Alric Amon

Major: Management Information Systems
Co-op/Internship: Associate Product Marketing Manager Intern, Google

This experience shaped my professional outlook, taught me to think big, act decisively, and embrace the complexity of real-world business challenges.
Caroline Murphy

Major: Industrial Engineering
Co-op/Internship: Consumer Insight Co-op, Delta Airlines

I’ve gotten to work on real-world examples of the project management concepts I've been learning about in my project management courses.
Aaliyah Fernandez

Major: Human-Centered Computing
Co-op/Internship: Product Strategy Intern, The Wall Street Journal

Working at WSJ I learned how to network, present to crowds of 300+, create and enhance marketing opportunities, build relationships with co-workers, and optimize our website for visitors.
Graham Cullen

Major: Mechanical Engineering Technology
Co-op/Internship: Project Engineer, Polaris Inc.

I was able to put my hands-on skills to good use helping system engineers work through different product failures and problems found in validation testing, all to improve a product.
Kaitlin Sommer

Major: Political Science
Co-op/Internship: Summer Intern, U.S. House of Representatives

I was able to learn so much about the hands-on work of government.
Vicki Lin

Major: Environmental Sustainability, Health, and Safety
Co-op/Internship: Holder Construction

Holder gave me the chance to get my OSHA 30 certification and LEED Green Associate accreditation.
Trishala Parmar

Major: Visual Communication
Co-op/Internship: Design Intern, Partners + Napier

This experience helped me improve my design and communication skills while also helping me gain a wider perspective of how design works in the real world.
Sophie Bravo

Major: Packaging Science
Co-op/Internship: Packaging Engineering Co-op, STERIS Endoscopy

I learned what it’s like to work in an excellent work environment and how to create sustainable measures even in an industry that requires a lot of packaging to keep items sterile and safe.
Tyler Hall

Major: Electrical Engineering
Co-op/Internship: Electrical Engineering Team, Tesla

I spent my summer working at Tesla’s Gigafactory. It was an incredible experience where I got to move to a young city like Austin and work for a fast-moving company.
Neha Awasthi

Major: Business Analytics
Co-op/Internship: Data Science Intern, MahiGaming

One of the highlights of my internship was the diverse range of projects I had the chance to work on. These experiences allowed me to apply the skills I had learned in my academic program and adapt them to real-world scenarios.
Ethan Martin

Major: Psychology
Co-op/Internship: Globalink Research Fellow, University of Québec at Montréal

My co-op project has definitely been challenging, but I’m ultimately glad for the opportunity to improve my skills as a researcher and explore new perspectives.
Ekua-Janea Quagraine

Major: Business Administration (MBA)
Co-op/Internship: Human Resources Development Program Intern, Whirlpool Corporation

I was able to be my best self and thrive and I am so grateful for this opportunity. I learned to be flexible, curious, and authentic no matter what.