For over 100 years, UC’s cooperative-education (co-op) program has helped students graduate with a career already waiting for them.
The University of Cincinnati invented co-op more than 100 years ago and we continue to innovate all aspects of experience-based learning. Today, our approach to experience-based learning is embedded through the Bearcat Promise — our commitment to provide the people, tools, and experiences that ensure every Bearcat graduates on time with both a degree and a resume. This promise delivers true educational ROI: real-world experience, career readiness, and a lifelong advantage as a Bearcat.
For the University of Cincinnati, our return on investment lies in our co-op student outcomes. Every semester, UC students go to work — at Nike, at Google, at any one of the university’s 1,700-plus employer partners. Our co-op students not only earn an average of $11,220 per semester, they graduate with 12.2% lower student loan debt compared to peers at other schools. Almost all students (98%) are employed or continue their education at the time of graduation.
$94M
collective student co-op earnings
The University of Cincinnati is leading urban public universities into a new era of innovation and impact. We're engaging people and igniting ideas, ultimately transforming the world — one Bearcat at a time. UC by the numbers:
98%
employment or continuing education rate following graduation
Behind every dream is proof that it’s possible. Our numbers show how pathways, outcomes, and opportunities add up — giving you the confidence that your future is built on results.
1700+
co-op employee partners
$94M
in student co-op earnings
$11,220
avg student earnings per semester
Meet Keller
Biomedical Engineering Co-op
Kinetic Vision | Cincinnati, OH
September 15, 2003
Construction for UC's Habitat for Humanity project will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27.
September 25, 2003
Incoming graduate students sing the praises of Nancy Bauman and indicate she influenced their decisions to come to UC.
September 2, 2003
More than 400 new UC students have visited On-Site since the program became available in August.
September 1, 2003
A UC summer research program had 19 young women working side by side with UC's leading scientists and engineers.The young researchers will share their research findings in a special presentation 12:30-4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11.
September 2, 2003
Additional descriptions of UC WISE/REWU research projects.
September 8, 2003
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, former star of "The Cosby Show," will be among the featured performers on Sept. 23.
June 9, 2003
Annette Gamble is among the first group of students to graduate from a distance learning program launched by UC in 2000.
September 29, 2003
Each year, more than 650 UC students study or work abroad. UC will host its first Programs Abroad Expo on Oct. 10 to encourage even more students to travel overseas and acquaint them with the many programs that can help them do so.
June 2, 2003
Here's another chance to meet some members of the Class of 2003 at UC.
June 22, 2003
Renee Richardson, a staff member in Judaic Studies and longtime UC employee, was once told she would never graduate from college.
