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 2,752 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 169 reviews)); "Great people and place." ((in 133 reviews)); "Flexible hours and work you can also do hw while its not busy" ((in 78 reviews)); "Team and colleagues are great" ((in 63 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 55 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 86 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of structure" ((in 53 reviews)); "• Poor leadership • DEI policies implemented but not upheld • Micro" ((in 44 reviews)); "Toxic culture at institutional, college, and department levels." ((in 28 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

George Washington University reviews

4.0

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,527 total reviews)

Thomas LeBlanc

70% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (2,527 reviews)

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George Washington University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,527 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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Jul 27, 2013

Research Assistant

Research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

GW is located at a very attractive locations, just a few blocks from the white house. The neighborhood is very quiet and safe, and have easy access to a lot of restaurants, grocery stores.

Cons

The school system works in a very low efficient, bureaucratic way. Some staffs, especially who manages pay checks, often make mistakes, although they treat you nicely. I think GW gets too bureaucratic as a school.

4.0

Jul 18, 2013

Great experience working at this company. Diverse group of people in a high-learning environment in the heart of city.

Health educator

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Family-friendly, central location, tuition reimbursement, flexible work schedule, vacation time, many opportunities for professional development, trainings & cultural learning activities. Also in a locale that is bursting with new growth.

Cons

The salaries, although not terrible, were not always comparable to other organizations. Also depending on job type, career advancement may be a bit stagnant. However they are instantly receiving grants & funding for further research.

2.0

Jul 16, 2013

It's been a rough road.

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The salary range is good. The benefits are good. There are diverse opportunities there. It is located in the heart of DC.

Cons

The job is very political. Senior management is very micro-managing and not trusting of employees. They often hire very questionable people. The culture is depressing and unprofessional. Raises are not good.

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