Does Carleton College pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Carleton College employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Carleton College. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Carleton College?

73% of Carleton College employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Carleton College 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Carleton College?

Research Assistant (12) , Student Worker (11) , Resident Assistant (10) , Teaching Assistant (7) , Educational Associate (5) , Office Assistant (4) , Residential Assistant (4) , Assistant Professor (3) , Student Career Assistant (3) , Visiting Assistant Professor (3) , Admissions Counselor (2) , Area Director (2) , Assistant (2) , GIS Lab Assistant (2) , Lifeguard (2)

What are the pros of working at Carleton College according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with" ((in 23 reviews)); "Flexible hours and was able to find work within my major (was a teaching assistant for geology classes)" ((in 15 reviews)); "good benefits that helped a lot" ((in 12 reviews)); "Staff is friendly and fun to work with" ((in 9 reviews)); "Many Supervisors are accessible and tolerant" ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Carleton College according to real employee reviews?

"low pay, cancel culture from students too far from twin cities" ((in 16 reviews)); "Low salary and not much to do" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Carleton College locations?

Northfield , Minneapolis , Saint Paul , Glenview , Seattle

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Student Worker on Climbing Staff - Anonymous employee Carleton College Employee Review

5.0

Dec 24, 2016

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

You get paid double the campus wage for teaching courses, you can choose whether to do homework or climb during your shifts

Cons

You have to walk to the rec which can be a pain during the winter, the air conditioner makes your hands freeze if you aren't climbing which makes typing difficult

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5.0

Jul 1, 2026

Pear assistant

Recommend

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Pros

It is/ was very fun.

Cons

Can only work 10 hours

3.0

Jun 3, 2026

Research assistant

Recommend

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Pros

many different student jobs offered

Cons

low pay and positions are often found through word of mouth

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