Nicholas School Facts

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Founded:

• Nicholas School of the Environment: 1991*
• Duke University Marine Lab: 1938
• School of Forestry: 1938
• Department of Geology: 1936

Students:

• PhD: 112
• Professional: 298
• Undergraduate (enrolled in classes):
  • environmental science: 709
  • earth and ocean sciences : 997
  • marine lab: 140

Faculty:

• Core: 56
• Affiliated: >50

Research Grants:

• Active: $24 million
• Pending: $59 million
• Yearly research expenditures: $19 million

Annual Fund Goal:

$850,000

Post Graduate Employment:

• 92% of graduates employed; 6% pursued more schooling

Number of Living Alumni:

>3,076