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 24 reviews)); "Flexible hours and was able to find work within my major (was a teaching assistant for geology classes)" ((in 11 reviews)); "Staff is friendly and fun to work with" ((in 8 reviews)); "good benefits that helped a lot" ((in 8 reviews)); "Many Supervisors are accessible and tolerant" ((in 8 reviews))

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

"Low pay, but thats what you get as a college student working on campus" ((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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Undergraduate teaching assistant experience - Anonymous employee Carleton College Employee Review

4.0

Jun 22, 2018

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Because Carleton is undergrad-only there were lots of opportunities to mentor and teach fellow students.

Cons

Huge variation in job requirements depending on supervisors and department. Low salary for very demanding work, in some cases.

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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

CEO approval

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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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