Is George Washington University a good company to work for?

George Washington University has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 2,751 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 72% of employees would recommend working at George Washington University to a friend and 48% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about George Washington University have been left by employees working as Teaching Assistant , Graduate Student and Intern .

Does George Washington University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, George Washington University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at George Washington University. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at George Washington University?

72% of George Washington University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated George Washington University 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at George Washington University?

Research Assistant (129) , Graduate Research Assistant (72) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (56) , Teaching Assistant (43) , Graduate Assistant (38) , Administrative Assistant (31) , Graduate Student (29) , Research Associate (24) , Assistant Professor (23) , Director (22) , Program Coordinator (22) , Student Assistant (22) , Adjunct Professor (18) , Assistant Director (18) , Professor (17)

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

"The benefits were great and the holiday parties were awesome" ((in 166 reviews)); "Great people and place." ((in 132 reviews)); "Flexible hours and work you can also do hw while its not busy" ((in 76 reviews)); "Team and colleagues are great" ((in 58 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 52 reviews))

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

"Low pay and required to join union" ((in 151 reviews)); "The salary is low and not enough to live in DC." ((in 85 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of structure" ((in 48 reviews)); "• Poor leadership • DEI policies implemented but not upheld • Micro" ((in 42 reviews)); "Toxic culture at institutional, college, and department levels." ((in 30 reviews))

What are employees saying about George Washington University layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed George Washington University locations?

Washington , Ashburn , Foggy Bottom , Arlington , Rockville , Alexandria , Silver Spring , New York , McLean , Los Angeles , Bethesda , Greenbelt , Kensington , Evans , Hoboken , Newark , Staunton , Falls Church , Manassas , Round Hill , Vienna , Stephenson , Saint Louis , Bronx , Freeport , Staten Island , Georgetown , Charlotte , Martinsburg , Memphis

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George Washington University reviews

4.0

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,526 total reviews)

Thomas LeBlanc

70% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.7

Culture & values

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

George Washington University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,526 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The George Washington 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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3K reviews

2.0

Dec 10, 2015

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Pros

Good vacation. Good retirement match

Cons

When. Your manager changes, and they do things differently than the previous one, you are criticized for doing your job the same way. They want to run you off.

4.0

Nov 9, 2015

Long time employee seeing positive change

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Great work/ life balance and benefits. The work can be cyclical and routine but overall a great environment to work in. The administration has gone to great lengths to improve the culture at GW and make it more collegial and less stuffy. Now actually feels like you work on a college campus instead of company.

Cons

Stovepipes and red tape but you'll find the same at any large organization. Students can be awesome customers and sometimes the worst. Reliance on consultants to validate every decision makes getting things done in a timely and cost effective manner a challenge.

5.0

Oct 21, 2015

Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)

Graduate teaching assistant

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Pros

GTA package allows you to study in a PhD program for free. It provides tuition benefits (up to 9 credit-hours per semester), health benefits ($1500 per year towards a one-year health insurance plan), and a salary/stipend of $2300 per month. It gives teaching experience you need if you plan academic career. You have to work 20 hours per week, which usually includes 3 hours of attending lectures by a Professor you work with, 4 hours of teaching 3 discussion sections every week, holding 3-6 office hours per week, with preparation and grading taking the rest of 20 hours.

Cons

You have to play two roles simultaneously: be a student on your own, and have your own students. You take your own midterms and grade exams by your students during the same week. Sometimes it gets more intense. This experience may not be as relevant if you plan a research or a consultant career in a private sector. The salary / fellowship benefits will stay the same for 4-5 years of your study. Also, you are not guaranteed that your GTA package will be extended, you have to re-apply every year, and the final decision depends on your GPA being above 3.5.

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