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4.0

65% would recommend to a friend

(5,432 total reviews)
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Lee C. Bollinger

60% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Columbia University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 5,432 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Columbia University 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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5K reviews
1.0
Dec 24, 2025
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Pros

Exceptionally generous vacation allowances. A fully funded master’s degree available after two years of service. A generally pleasant and supportive working environment. A diverse and engaging community of colleagues.

Cons

- Leadership roles are frequently occupied by individuals whose advancement appears to have been driven by prolonged tenure rather than demonstrated competence, having transitioned from internship positions into management without the requisite qualifications. - Certain institutions appear to be led by directors whose authority far exceeds their intellectual capacity. - Deeply corrosive and abusive leadership practices characterize management in these environments.

2.0
Dec 4, 2025

Challenging environment now

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Pros

Many smart people work there and it's a great learning environment.

Cons

A lot of politics and low pay; poor management skills.

3.0
Mar 24, 2025

It depends on your boss

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Pros

Excellent health benefits, brilliant coworkers

Cons

You’re at the whim of your boss/mentor. Mine, faculty at the Journalism School, was severely bipolar it seemed.

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