2024 Employment Statistics

A global affairs degree trains you to become a sharp, interdisciplinary thinker – somebody who thinks about the interplay between systems and finds solutions to intractable problems. While many Fletcher alumni use their degree to pursue a career in the non-profit sector, most graduates forge paths in the public and private sectors, finding meaningful employment as business consultants, professors, and researchers with an array of employers like Goldman Sachs, Eversource Energy, Deloitte, and other organizations.

Employment rate

chart showing 96% rate for Fletcher 2023 graduates

of Fletcher graduates found meaningful placements within 6 months of graduating

* Defined as full-time employment, fellowships, internships, or further study within six months of graduation as reported by 2024 Fletcher graduates

Employment by sector

Pie Chart_Employment by Sector

While many Fletcher graduates pursue public service, most forge meaningful careers in private and non-profit sectors at an array of global organizations.

Employment by sector - details*

In the private sector, Fletcher alumni are dynamic leaders that enact change at major organizations. As VPs, lawyers, analysts, and journalists, they solve complex problems. 

In nonprofits and NGOs, Fletcher alumni conduct cutting-edge research, provide humanitarian aid, advocate for human rights, and teach generations of global thinkers.

Public sector Fletcherites are consensus-builders, negotiators, interdisciplinary thinkers, and policymakers making change in governments around the world.

In multilateral and international organizations, Fletcher graduates promote responsible policy and research solutions as consultants, policy officers, desk officers, and analysts.

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Private Sector 32%

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Non-Profit & NGOs 27%

Business Consulting 27%Research/Think Tank 17%
Other 13%Education 17%
Finance 17%Energy/Environment 17%
Development Consulting 10%Charitable Organizations 7%
Energy 13%Impact Investing 4%
Technology 6%Humanitarian Response 5%
Law 6%Public Health 5%
Consumer Goods 8%Other 28.5%
 
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Public Sector 38%                                

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Multilateral & International Orgs 3%

US Federal Government 53%Multilateral & International Orgs 100%
Non-US Government 39% 
US State/Local Government 9% 

*Represents the percentage of 2024 graduates employed by sector within 6 months of graduation.

Career programs by the numbers

The Office of Career Services provided meaningful support to students working on their next steps after Fletcher.

By the Numbers

Recent Employers

Fletcher graduates forge meaningful career journeys at prestigious organizations. This is a sample of 2024 graduates’ starting placements.

Private SectorNon-profit & Intl OrgsPublic Sector
ABT GlobalArms Control AssociationBoston Public Schools
Al-Ateeqi Certified AccountantsBates CollegeCherokee County School District
Amazon Web Services - AWSCarnegie Endowment for International PeaceDefense Innovation Unit
Ascendant Program Services, LLCCenter for Climate and Energy SolutionsDNI/U.S. Department of State
AZB & PartnersCentre for Digital Public InfrastructureJapan Ministry of Defense
Ball Consulting GroupClimateWorks FoundationMassachusetts Appeals Court
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA)Japanese Self-Defense Fleet
BoeingInternational Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)NATO Naval Mine Warfare Center of Excellence
Booz Allen HamiltonFeinstein International CenterNew York State Department of State
California Bank & TrustFriedman School of Nutrition Science and PolicyState of California
DeloitteInterActionThe Democratic National Committee (DNC)
Eversource EnergyMuseum of Fine Arts, BostonJapan Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
General Dynamics Information TechnologyNashua River Watershed AssociationU.S. Army
Goldman SachsNational Security Institute (NSI)U.S. Department of Defense
Massachusetts Clean Energy CenterNew England Arab American Organization (NEAAO)U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
Nutravative IngredientsNexosU.S. House of Representatives
SephoraPacific Council on International PolicyU.S. Navy
SRI ExecutivePosse FoundationUnited State Senate
The Berkshire GroupUnited Nations FoundationUnited States Agency for International Development (USAID)
TikTokUN Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA)United States District Court, Central District of California
Vikram Solar US Inc.United States Institute of Peace (USIP)United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM)
WafraWomen's World BankingU.S. Dept. of State
Yummy GreensWorld BankWatertown Public Schools