Question 1

Is Boston University a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Boston University has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 4,087 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 82% of employees would recommend working at Boston University to a friend and 64% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Boston University have been left by employees working as Undergraduate Research Assistant, Grader and Teaching Assistant.

Question 2

Does Boston University pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Boston University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Boston University. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Boston University?

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82% of Boston University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Boston University 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Boston University?

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Research Assistant (292), Teaching Assistant (119), Graduate Student (99), Graduate Research Assistant (82), Graduate Teaching Assistant (63), Office Assistant (62), PhD Student (61), Administrative Assistant (38), Student Worker (35), Assistant Director (34), Program Manager (32), Postdoctoral Fellow (29), PhD Graduate Student (27), Postdoctoral Associate (27), PhD Candidate (26)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Boston University according to real employee reviews?

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"Good benefits and on campus housing" ((in 280 reviews)); "great research environment and people" ((in 208 reviews)); "As an intern usually faculty are award of your situation and allow you flexible hours." ((in 106 reviews)); "Good work environment and learned alot" ((in 71 reviews)); "Great community and colleagues." ((in 68 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Boston University according to real employee reviews?

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"Low pay and some of the entry level coworker are not very professional" ((in 240 reviews)); "Low salary for research scientist (social sciences); job insecurity due to soft funding" ((in 146 reviews)); "management was poor and unorganized" ((in 57 reviews)); "(in 16 reviews) "Low compensation and difficult to get raises" (in 14 reviews)" ((in 19 reviews)); "Too spread out and little communication among labs." ((in 18 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Boston University layoffs in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Boston University layoffs and their outlook for job security at Boston University in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Boston University locations?

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Boston, New York, Brookline, Allston, Brighton, Waltham, Boston, Cambridge, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, Framingham, Somerville, Northampton, Charlottesville, Buffalo, White Plains, Plattsburgh, Washington, Wilmington, Minneapolis, Sylvania, Anaheim, Lake Forest, San Diego, San Jose, Bridgeport, Stamford, Lynnwood, Lancaster

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