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. 71% of employees would recommend working at George Washington University to a friend and 50% 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?

71% 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 174 reviews)); "Great people and place." ((in 129 reviews)); "Flexible hours and work you can also do hw while its not busy" ((in 75 reviews)); "Team and colleagues are great" ((in 59 reviews)); "Good work environment and coworkers" ((in 53 reviews))

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

"Low pay and required to join union" ((in 148 reviews)); "The salary is low and not enough to live in DC." ((in 86 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of structure" ((in 48 reviews)); "• Poor leadership • DEI policies implemented but not upheld • Micro" ((in 43 reviews)); "Many of the departments have great academics or great fundraisers.. but no good managers." ((in 19 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

71% would recommend to a friend

(2,526 total reviews)

Thomas LeBlanc

70% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

3.0

Dec 2, 2008

Come for the Tuition Benefits!

Executive assistant

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Pros

Tuition Benefits, academic environment, loads of events on campus, great office location.

Cons

Bureaucracy, monotonous working environment, decentralized management structure. Each department is very different, separate budget, different pay scale, etc. High turnover. Frivolous spending, lack of oversight. If individuals are not good managers, will still be giving management authority, with no oversight this is a dangerous model. Work/Life balance, and regognition and feedback all varies by individual department. If you do come to work for GWU I would recommend working in an academic department that interests you, this will ensure that your conversing about interesting topics! Each department is different though so I can only speak on my experience. GWU is a very slow to change organization with high turnover, and lack of cohesive momentum. No wonder it is right next door to the federal government! Bureaucracy in both institutions is prevalent!

5.0

Nov 25, 2008

GW is good, but take off your rose-colored glasses

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Tuition benefits are an extremely good reason to work for George Washington University. If you are a student, another great benefit is the connection to the staff who may be able to help you out at some point during your student career. Overall, the university is making strides to improve its HR and employee communication although they still have a long way to go. Depending on the department you work for, you may receive better or worse treatment, as the university is very departmentalized and inconsistent in employee experiences. I enjoyed my time at GW, but I would assess the specific environment and department you're signing up for very closely before making any decisions.

Cons

Of course, the bureaucracy is the worst part about George Washington University. There are so many communication chains and levels of management that it's even hard to navigate as an employee. Also, it's very had to figure out how much the university values its employees because so much attention is given to the top of the senior staff, the wealthy benefactors, their "special cases," and burgeoning student issues. However, this is common on just about any campus, so you can't be surprised there. Depending on the department, advancement may be determined on friendship rather than job performance, but that's an easy one to manipulate.

4.0

Aug 15, 2008

Good Qualities with Lots of Room for Improvements

Career services

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Pros

Lots of great students, faculty and staff. It's in the heart of a great city, offers spectacular opportunities for students to intern, work, and expand professional development. Really good tuition and retirement benefits.

Cons

Salaries are kept very low. Cost of living adjustments are called "merit increases" and are in danger of not happening every year. The bureaucracy is difficult to manage and the culture is very political starting in middle management, but that is typical of most colleges and universities

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