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How much will I make as a UTSC Arts & Science Co-op student?
One major difference between co-op in high school and co-op in university is the fact that, in university, co-op offers you full-time, paid work experiences. In addition to all of the other benefits of co-op, this pay is a great way to offset your tuition costs or kick-start your savings.
UTSC Co-op Student: Average Hourly Wages
| PROGRAM | AVERAGE HOURLY WAGE |
|---|---|
| Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics | $22.40/hour |
| Arts | $18.28/hour |
| Sciences | $17.96/hour |
| Psychology & Health Studies | $16.37/hour |
It's important to remember that your income could be a little higher than this — or a little lower — depending on:
- the role you secure;
- the amount of experience you have (i.e. senior co-op students may be paid more because they have more work experience); and
- the industry that you're working in (i.e. an Arts student who lands a job in finance will probably earn more than an Arts student who lands a job in the not-for-profit sector).
That said, the average income for an Arts & Science co-op student in previous years was $11,790 for each 4-month work term that they went on (multiplied by 2 or 3 work terms over the course of their degree).
What are the fees for the UTSC Arts & Science Co-op program?
In addition to your University of Toronto tuition fees, you are required to pay a co-op fee.
What's the co-op fee for?
These fees help us to offset the costs of running the program and help us to offer you services that help you succeed, including:
- Advising and preparing you for your co-op work terms through classes, networking events, mock interviews, and more
- One-on-one office hours for assistance during your job searches with our Work Term Engagement Coordinators
- Building relationships with reputable employers who post new and recurring positions with the program
- Monitoring the quality and suitability of the jobs that come through our office, as well as conducting work site visits while you’re on the job
When do I have to pay the co-op fee?
The co-op fees below will be billed to your student account each term (three times per calendar year) for a specific number of terms, until you complete the co-op program. The total number of terms that you'll be billed for co-op fees depends on when you enrol in the co-op program.
Entering co-op from high school?
You will be billed in each of the first 8 terms that you are either enrolled in academic courses or on a work term.
| DOMESTIC STUDENTS |
CO-OP FEES (PER TERM) |
TOTAL |
|---|---|---|
| 2 work term programs | $490 x 8 terms | $3,920 |
| 3 work term programs | $607 x 8 terms | $4,856 |
| INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
CO-OP FEES (PER TERMS) | TOTAL AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| 2 work term programs | $689 x 8 terms | $5,512 |
| 3 work term programs | $806 x 8 terms | $6,448 |
These fees are based on co-op fees for 2023-2024 and are subject to change.
Entering the program in your second year?
Your payment schedule will be slightly different; you'll be billed in each of the first 6 terms that you are either enrolled in academic courses or on a work term.
| DOMESTIC STUDENTS |
CO-OP FEES (PER TERM) |
TOTAL |
|---|---|---|
| 2 work term programs | $653 x 6 terms | $3,918 |
| 3 work term programs | $809 x 6 terms | $4,854 |
| INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
CO-OP FEES (PER TERM) | TOTAL AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| 2 work term programs | $918 x 6 terms | $5,508 |
| 3 work term programs | $1,074 x 6 terms | $6,444 |
These fees are based on co-op fees for 2023-2024 and are subject to change.
2-work term programs include:
- Humanities & Social Sciences
- French
- Life Sciences
- Psychological & Health Sciences
3-work term programs include:
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Physical & Environmental Sciences
Refunds
During a term, any fee refund considerations will follow the refund schedule for ‘Category 2: Incidental fees – Campus and Societies Fees’ which is set by the Registrar’s Office. Fees paid in previous terms are not refundable.
OSAP
Co-op students applying for OSAP should review the information, process, forms and deadlines at
https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/registrar/co-op-osap-forms
Questions?
More information about tuition fees and other university-related expenses for future students can be found on the Admissions & Student Recruitment website.
For a full list of fees and other details for current students, visit the Student Accounts website.
