Is Emory University a good company to work for?

Emory University has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 3,480 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 81% of employees would recommend working at Emory University to a friend and 64% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Emory University have been left by employees working as Undergraduate Research Assistant , Teaching Assistant and Undergraduate Teaching Assistant .

Does Emory University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Emory University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Emory University. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Emory University?

81% of Emory University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Emory University 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Emory University?

Research Assistant (108) , Graduate Research Assistant (102) , Postdoctoral Fellow (99) , Research Specialist (80) , Graduate Student (68) , Clinical Research Coordinator (63) , Teaching Assistant (54) , Program Coordinator (51) , PhD Student (44) , Administrative Assistant (43) , Student Worker (41) , PhD Graduate Student (29) , Associate Director (25) , Registered Nurse (25) , Clinical Research Coordinator II (23)

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

"Great benefits and a more laidback pace" ((in 350 reviews)); "People are great and nice to work with!" ((in 149 reviews)); "Good work life balance is great" ((in 93 reviews)); "The campus is beautiful and shuttle is always available." ((in 78 reviews)); "great opportunity to interact with the professor and students" ((in 66 reviews))

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

"It is very stressful and the pay is too low for what you do here." ((in 286 reviews)); "Low salary: postdocs in school of medicine receive exactly same salary even though they have their own grants" ((in 126 reviews)); "Parking is expensive and not available most of the times" ((in 52 reviews)); "The management was poor to me" ((in 42 reviews)); "Leadership was good but changed drastically in 2019." ((in 24 reviews))

What are employees saying about Emory University layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Emory University locations?

Atlanta , Decatur , Oxford , Emory , Lawrenceville , New York , Tucker , Druid Hills , North Atlanta , Washington , Seattle , Buford , Covington , Ellenwood , Logan , Layton , Bridgeview , Atlanta , East Saint Louis , Virginia Beach , Great Neck , Rochester , Boone , Charlotte , Chapel Hill , Atlanta , Houston , Bentonville , Nashville , South Bend

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4.2

81% would recommend to a friend

(922 total reviews)

Gregory L. Fenves

68% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

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4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.9

Career opportunities

3.8

Senior management

3.6

Compensation and benefits

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5.0

May 6, 2025

Great company

Sterile processing technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly environment and great management

Cons

Low pay but can work up

3.0

Apr 29, 2025

Campus Life - Not great

Audio visual technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working with and advising students was a rewarding experience. Campus Life can be a dynamic environment, which some may find energetic and engaging. I was fortunate to work with some great colleagues during my time here. Ultimately, I transferred to another department with more effective leadership, which improved my overall experience.

Cons

Working in Campus Life presented some challenges, including frequent schedule changes and communication issues that affected work/life balance. Additionally, I observed some inconsistencies in leadership and departmental coordination. The department's structure, particularly regarding Audio Visual positions being under Operations rather than IT, sometimes limited access to necessary resources and support. Compensation in this department also tends to be lower compared to other departments. I believe there are opportunities for improvement in communication, leadership development, and organizational structure to enhance the overall work environment.

5.0

Apr 24, 2025

Research

Research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It was good very good

Cons

The pay was not great

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