Question 1

Is George Washington University a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

George Washington University has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 2,755 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.

Question 2

Does George Washington University pay their employees well?

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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.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at George Washington University?

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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.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at George Washington University?

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

Question 5

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

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"Great benefits and matching for 401k" ((in 172 reviews)); "Great people and place." ((in 136 reviews)); "Flexible hours and work you can also do hw while its not busy" ((in 85 reviews)); "Team and colleagues are great" ((in 64 reviews)); "Good work life balance here" ((in 53 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"Low pay and required to join union" ((in 156 reviews)); "The salary is low and not enough to live in DC." ((in 83 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of structure" ((in 48 reviews)); "• Poor leadership • DEI policies implemented but not upheld • Micro" ((in 44 reviews)); "Toxic culture at institutional, college, and department levels." ((in 30 reviews))

Question 7

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

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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.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed George Washington University locations?

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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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