Computing Co-op
Set Yourself Apart
What’s different about an RIT computing education? It’s the opportunity to co-op and intern with top companies in every single industry. You’ll earn more than a degree. You’ll gain real-world experience from full-time, paid cooperative education and internships.
Stand out from your competitors with career experience before you graduate.
100%
Co-op Participation
All computing majors participate in co-op
93%
Undergraduate Outcomes Rate
Computing majors employed, in grad school, or pursuing military service or volunteering within six months of graduation.
5th
Among top schools for co-op or internship programs
U.S. News & World Report, 2024
$22.64
Average Hourly Wage
Across All Computing Co-ops
Here’s just a sample of some of the places around the world where you might find yourself working.
Amazon
Apple
Cisco
Datto
Electronic Arts
Epic Games
Federal Bureau of Investigation
National Security Agency
PayPal
Raytheon Technologies
Tesla
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
WB Games
Sample Computing Programs Co-op Schedules
Five Year Programs
Our five-year programs (computer science, software engineering) require three blocks of co-op.
Sample Schedule
Four Blocks (48 weeks)
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Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
Year 1 |
Classes |
Classes |
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Year 2 |
Classes |
Classes |
Co-op |
Year 3 |
Classes |
Co-op |
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Year 4 |
Classes |
Co-op |
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Year 5 |
Classes |
Classes |
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Four Year Programs
Our four-year programs (computing and information sciences, cybersecurity, game design and development, human-centered computing, new media interactive development, web and mobile computing) require two blocks of co-op.
Sample Schedule
Two Blocks (24 weeks)
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Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
Year 1 |
Classes |
Classes |
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Year 2 |
Classes |
Classes |
Co-op |
Year 3 |
Classes |
Classes |
Co-op |
Year 4 |
Classes |
Classes |
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