Student Success Stories

Discover how our graduates are making real impact in the energy industry. These verified success stories showcase the career outcomes and achievements of our alumni.

Verified Career Outcomes

Based on 2023 graduate survey (92% response rate)

95%
Employment rate within 6 months
$82K
Average starting salary
89%
Work in their field of study
4.8/5
Alumni satisfaction rating
Sarah Chen
Sarah ChenVerified
B.S. Renewable Energy Engineering
Class of 2023
Senior Project Engineer
SolarTech Solutions, San Francisco, CA
Starting Salary: $85,000
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"The hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology prepared me perfectly for my role. The faculty didn't just teach theory - they connected us with real industry challenges."

Sarah joined our Renewable Energy Engineering program with a passion for sustainable technology. During her studies, she completed internships at three major solar companies and led a student research project that developed a new solar panel efficiency algorithm. Her work was published in the Journal of Renewable Energy and caught the attention of SolarTech Solutions, where she now leads multi-million dollar solar installation projects.

Key Achievements:

  • Led $2M solar installation project in first year
  • Published research in Journal of Renewable Energy
  • Promoted to Senior Engineer within 6 months
  • Holds 2 patents in solar technology
Marcus Rodriguez
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M.A. Energy Policy & Economics
Class of 2022
Senior Policy Analyst
California State Energy Commission, Sacramento, CA
Starting Salary: $78,000
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"The program gave me the analytical skills and policy framework to make real change. I'm literally writing the laws that will shape California's energy future."

Marcus came to our program with a background in economics and a desire to shape energy policy. His master's thesis on renewable energy incentives was adopted by the California State Energy Commission, leading to his current role where he advises on statewide energy legislation.

Key Achievements:

  • Authored 3 state energy bills
  • Thesis adopted by state government
  • Testified before state legislature 5 times
  • Received Governor's Award for Public Service
Dr. Aisha Patel
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Ph.D. Energy Systems
Class of 2021
Research Director
GridTech Innovations, Boston, MA
Starting Salary: $125,000
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"The research opportunities here are unparalleled. My advisor connected me with industry partners from day one, turning my dissertation into real-world solutions."

Dr. Patel's doctoral research on smart grid optimization has revolutionized how cities manage their electrical infrastructure. Her algorithms are now implemented in over 15 cities nationwide, reducing energy waste by an average of 23%.

Key Achievements:

  • Published 12 peer-reviewed papers
  • Smart grid tech deployed in 15+ cities
  • Reduced city energy waste by 23%
  • Received NSF Early Career Award

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