What to pay a student co-op or intern is a common question. There’s no simple answer, but we are able to provide the list of average hourly wages below. Please keep in mind that student pay varies by field, industry, geographic location, and the student’s level of experience.
UC also offers wage assistance for non-profits and small businesses through a number of grants and funding opportunities to subsidize, and sometimes completely cover, the cost of your student hire.
Not finding what you need? Additional student pay resources are available through the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE):
**Data source: Student pay is self-reported through UC Professional Assessment and Learning (PAL) or Handshake by University of Cincinnati students on paid co-op assignments summer 2020, fall 2020, and spring 2021.