The variety and geographic distribution of organizations that employ Nicholas School graduates demonstrate the value and relevance of the Master of Environmental Management and the Master of Forestry programs. Graduates’ career success confirms the marketability of a professional/graduate degree from Duke.
The following employment statistics are based on data collected for the Nicholas School class of 2023 six months following graduation.
2023 Distribution of Employment by Sector
2023 Salary Ranges
Salary
The average reported salary was $72,000 for this population. Reported salaries vary widely depending on the type of employer, employment sector, individual qualifications, previous experience(s), and employment location.
Sample First Destination Employers (Class of 2023)
CORPORATE/CONSULTING
PUBLIC SECTOR
NGO/RESEARCH/THINK TANK
Aurora Energy Research
Beyond Capital
Booz Allen Hamilton
Anheuser Busch/AB InBev
Coho Climate Advisors, an ERM Company
Deloitte
EDF Renewables
ICF Consulting
Marathon Capital
McKinsey and Co.
Microsoft
NextEra
Northbridge Environmental Management
Spatial Informatics Group, LLC
Stantec
Tesla
The Walt Disney Company
Bay Conservation and Development Commission
City of Durham (NC)
Colorado State Forest Services
Delaware Sea Grant
FERC
John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
National Park Service
Palau Bureau of Budget and Planning, Office of Planning and Statistics
State of Maine Department of Environmental Protection
State of Massachusetts, Coastal Zone Management Program
