In Engineering, the number of students who elect graduate school varies from year to year. Salaries vary among the four disciplines. Full time placement for art and architecture is handled on an individual basis, supplementd by professional presentations and workshops on the business aspects of a career in the arts. Starting salaries vary, depending on the skills and experience of the individual graduate. As a professional school, Cooper Union encourages all students to pursue internships during the summers.
Internships are key in preparing students for a competitive job market.
During the academic year, art and architecture students participate in the Cooper Union Professional Internship Program, allowing them to gain experience in a career-related field while earning a stipend. Often, internships and freelance projects lead to full-time employment following graduation. Current fellowship and grant opportunites are available for those students interested in pursuing further study, research, and travel. We award a variety of aid including grants, work, subsidized and unsubsidized loans. The office keeps a supply of the various application forms students must complete to determine their eligibility for aid.