Does Howard Community College pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Howard Community College employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Howard Community College. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Howard Community College?

27% of Howard Community College employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Howard Community College 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.0 for culture and values and 2.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Howard Community College?

Adjunct Faculty (14) , Adjunct Professor (13) , Adjunct Instructor (6) , Professor (6) , Director (5) , Office Assistant (5) , Faculty (4) , Math Tutor (4) , Administrative Assistant (3) , Administrator (3) , ESL Instructor (3) , REGISTER ASSISTANT (3) , Academic Advisor (2) , Associate Professor (2) , Completion Specialist (2)

What are the pros of working at Howard Community College according to real employee reviews?

"The college offers great benefits." ((in 23 reviews)); "Some great people work there!" ((in 22 reviews)); "Friendly staff to work with." ((in 12 reviews)); "My department is wonderful and my colleagues are great" ((in 10 reviews)); "The campus is beautiful, well" ((in 7 reviews))

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

"This is low pay compared to other colleges." ((in 22 reviews)); "The long and short of it is that since the current president took over, HCC has been in a death spiral." ((in 9 reviews)); "Though the benefits are great, the salaries leave a bit to be desired, especially considering the wealth of the county." ((in 5 reviews)); "Delusional upper management does not inspire confidence" ((in 4 reviews)); "Little opportunity for advancement or promotion." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Howard Community College layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Howard Community College locations?

Columbia , Baltimore , San Angelo , Ellicott City , Laurel , Columbia , Chicago , Washington , Indianapolis , Catonsville , Elkridge , Jessup , Owings Mills , Parkville , Towson , Beltsville , Rockville , Bwi Airport , Highlandtown , Maryland City

Howard Community College reviews

1.9

27% would recommend to a friend

(236 total reviews)

Daria J. Willis

8% approve of CEO

9% positive business outlook

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Howard Community College has an employee rating of 1.9 out of 5 stars, based on 236 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a poor working experience there. The Howard Community College employee rating is 49% below average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

236 reviews

3.0

May 2, 2013

Current IT Staff

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Excellent staff and environment -Great benefits except the tuition reimbursement -Flexibility -PTO\Vacation

Cons

-Salary below average for Columbia MD -Most of the employees can’t afford to live in Howard County -No COLA -Tuition reimbursement is very low -No performance based bonus -No recognition for hard work

5.0

Mar 6, 2013

Great Place to Work!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of professional development opportunities. A wealth of wellness and diversity programs available for employees. Vibrant, beautiful, modern campus. Environment is very supportive and collaborative. Lots of time off and great benefits. Best of all, there's a Starbucks on campus!

Cons

Salaries, while not terrible, aren't the best. However, that comes with the territory for higher education/nonprofits. Like many larger institutions, there are lots of policies and committees, which can cause projects to sometimes move at a glacial pace. Employees tend to come and stay for a very long time, which can limit opportunities for growth.

1.0

Jun 10, 2026

Great students and campus, but poor leadership and morale

Advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The students are great, and the campus is nice.

Cons

During the time I was there, leadership was in constant upheaval. Supervisor was unprofessional and micromanaging. Staff morale was low.

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