Is Mercer University a good company to work for?

Mercer University has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 380 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 8% over the last 12 months. 75% of employees would recommend working at Mercer University to a friend and 50% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Mercer University have been left by employees working as Student Worker , Research Assistant and Assistant Professor .

Does Mercer University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Mercer University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Mercer University. This rating has improved by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Mercer University?

75% of Mercer University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Mercer University 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Mercer University?

Assistant Professor (16) , Admissions Counselor (11) , Research Assistant (11) , Student Worker (11) , Associate Director (7) , Administrative Assistant (6) , Analyst (6) , Graduate Assistant (6) , Assistant Director (4) , Graduate Student (4) , Project Manager (4) , Adjunct Faculty (3) , Adjunct Instructor (3) , Adjunct Professor (3) , Associate Professor (3)

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

"Great people to work with in the Academic Resource Center!" ((in 17 reviews)); "Staff are friendly and helpful" ((in 13 reviews)); "Nice campus and courses." ((in 12 reviews)); "Mercer has a good work environment." ((in 11 reviews)); "I work with great colleagues." ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Overall, the poor management at Mercer significantly impeded both organizational and individual growth." ((in 10 reviews)); "The salary for faculty is low." ((in 7 reviews)); "Administrative leadership seems to have few resources to develop junior faculty in a meaningful way." ((in 6 reviews)); "Could use more formal training content" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Mercer University locations?

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4.0

75% would recommend to a friend

(331 total reviews)

William D. Underwood

81% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.6

Senior management

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Compensation and benefits

Mercer University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 331 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Mercer 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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331 reviews

3.0

Nov 5, 2025

Great culture

Admissions advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture and great family oriented work place

Cons

Low Pay and not many opportunities for advancements

5.0

Oct 29, 2025

Mercer University is a nice place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Research facilities are good Medical school curriculum is rigorous and well organized Colleagues are kind, good community Leadership is supportive It's nice to be part of a growing medical school

Cons

Health insurance could be improved

3.0

Oct 21, 2025

its good

Phd candidate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

professors are good. they have student back

Cons

money is not enough to survive in atlanta

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