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4.0

66% would recommend to a friend

(5,439 total reviews)
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Lee C. Bollinger

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51% positive business outlook

Columbia University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 5,439 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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4.0
Apr 7, 2016

Almost great, with room for improvement

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Pros

Great environment (both students and professors) in one of the most beautiful neighbourhoods (Morningside Heights) of the greatest city. Very nice library.

Cons

The salary is okay, but it could be better – especially if compared to that of other PhD students of less well-off universities from less expensive cities. Sports facilities could be improved.

4.0
Jan 15, 2016

Good Experience in science related field

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Pros

Columbia has great resources and offers opportunities in many fields. I was able to work in the field that I love: biological science. I was able to work with top tier talent in the field and compensation was highly competitive

Cons

Work environment can be dull at times and I wanted more of an engaged management. Long term employees can appear to be on autopilot at times

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