Is Emory University a good company to work for?

Emory University has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 3,474 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 63% 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 3.7 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 (49) , PhD Student (44) , Administrative Assistant (43) , Student Worker (40) , 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 362 reviews)); "People are great and nice to work with!" ((in 160 reviews)); "Good work life balance is great" ((in 93 reviews)); "The campus is beautiful and shuttle is always available." ((in 78 reviews)); "Hours are flexible which is good" ((in 60 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 122 reviews)); "Parking is expensive and not available most of the times" ((in 50 reviews)); "The management was poor to me" ((in 43 reviews)); "The senior leadership does not reflect the diversity of the organization nor the values the organization espouses" ((in 25 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

Emory University reviews

4.2

81% would recommend to a friend

(3,248 total reviews)

Gregory L. Fenves

68% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (3,248 reviews)

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Emory University has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 3,248 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Emory University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Dec 5, 2014

Great experience as a law student.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Supportive administration, access to beautiful undergraduate campus, and wonderful weather.

Cons

Tuition is incredibly high. This is true for many private law schools. Emory is no exception.

4.0

Dec 1, 2014

Overall great place to work

Director of annual giving and alumni relations

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Emory offers a great deal of flexibility and alternative work arrangements (work from home, telecommute, etc.). Benefits are good, especially the employee courtesy scholarship. I was able to get my MBA while working at the school for far less than out of pocket than what I would have paid without it.

Cons

The pay isn't the best. It could be more competitive with other schools in the area. There is a need to lay out clearer career paths so that people know how they can advance their careers without having to leave.

4.0

Nov 20, 2014

Research Specialist

Research specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great scientific opportunity for those coming straight from their bachelor's degree and considering higher education degrees. Depending on your principal investigator, there are opportunities to be published, go to weekly seminars with guest speakers, and network with senior scientists.

Cons

As a entry-level scientist, you're limited to what you can do. Additionally, you have to clock in/out daily.

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