Is Appalachian State a good company to work for?

Appalachian State has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 656 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 86% of employees would recommend working at Appalachian State to a friend and 50% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Appalachian State have been left by employees working as Graduate Teaching Assistant , Graduate Research Assistant and Graduate Assistant .

Does Appalachian State pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Appalachian State employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Appalachian State. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Appalachian State?

86% of Appalachian State employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Appalachian State 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Appalachian State?

Graduate Assistant (23) , Graduate Research Assistant (17) , Resident Assistant (15) , Assistant Professor (13) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (13) , Research Assistant (12) , Associate Professor (10) , Lecturer (9) , Adjunct Faculty (8) , Student Worker (7) , Undergraduate Research Assistant (7) , Adjunct Instructor (6) , Office Assistant (6) , Academic Advisor (5) , Administrative Assistant (5)

What are the pros of working at Appalachian State according to real employee reviews?

"Flexible hours and committed to student success" ((in 36 reviews)); "The people are great and they don't expect too much from you because they know that your priority is school." ((in 35 reviews)); "Great Staff and Faculty." ((in 17 reviews)); "General campus is beautiful and really friendly" ((in 15 reviews)); "Great management works with class schedule" ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Appalachian State according to real employee reviews?

"low pay and unnecessarily complicated by making it part of a class" ((in 74 reviews)); "Salaries are low and housing is limited." ((in 9 reviews)); "Students Affairs leadership is extremely poor." ((in 7 reviews)); "Appalachian State only gives 25 cent raises (for hourly salary) each year you work there." ((in 7 reviews)); "It honestly makes the job miserable even though I love this work, and upper management will always take each others sides if you report." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Appalachian State locations?

Boone , Charlotte , Raleigh , Plainfield , New York , Blowing Rock , Elon , Chapel Hill , Greensboro , Hickory , Wilkesboro , Mooresville , Winston-Salem , Hutto , Fernandina Beach

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4.1

86% would recommend to a friend

(583 total reviews)

Dr. Sheri N. Everts

20% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

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4.0

Work/Life balance

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Senior management

3.5

Career opportunities

3.2

Compensation and benefits

Appalachian State has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 583 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Appalachian State employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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5.0

Apr 9, 2014

Student Programmer at ESS

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Pros

They understood that I was a student, and allowed me to work very flexible hours. They provided fair compensation for the work I did. My department was a small team of mostly student employees, and it was a very friendly atmosphere.

Cons

There is very little upward mobility, but that's to be expected for student employment opportunities. The technology I worked with was a bit old and well used.

3.0

Dec 16, 2013

Employment here had the potential to be great, but the school ultimately failed by hiring and promoting poor performers.

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Chance to work with a few great people. Chance to contribute to the success of the educational system. Chance to be in a prime location for outdoor activities.

Cons

Unending bureaucracy. Toxic organizational culture in places. Too few excellent employees. Too much focus on athletics; often to the detriment of other critical university initiatives.

4.0

Jul 15, 2026

Good institution that is growing, but low pay in high-cost area

Assistant professor

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Pros

Beautiful area. Many resources and funding opportunities to support teaching and research.

Cons

High cost of living area but on the lower end of salary scale for UNC school.

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Employment here had the potential to be great, but the school ultimately failed by hiring and promoting poor performers.

Good institution that is growing, but low pay in high-cost area

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