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 20 reviews)); "Staff are friendly and helpful" ((in 12 reviews)); "Mercer has a good work environment." ((in 10 reviews)); "I work with great colleagues." ((in 10 reviews)); "Flexible hours are a big plus for students" ((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 11 reviews)); "Low pay and limited benefits" ((in 10 reviews)); "The salary for faculty is low." ((in 7 reviews)); "Minimum wage is the biggest con for student workers" ((in 6 reviews)); "Administrative leadership seems to have few resources to develop junior faculty in a meaningful way." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Mercer University locations?

Macon , Atlanta , Savannah , Columbus , Warner Robins , Salt Lake City , Chicago , Saint Louis , New York , Charlotte , Minneapolis , Cleveland , Columbus , Los Angeles , Norwood , Griffin , McDonough , Powder Springs , Stockbridge , Gray , Lizella , Rome , Mercer University

Skip to content Skip to footer

Notifications

Mercer University

Mercer University reviews

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).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

331 reviews

5.0

Jul 17, 2025

Assistant professor is a great role

Assistant professor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is very flexible and a great learning opportunity

Cons

Can be a lot of hours weekly

4.0

May 27, 2025

Good place to work

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice environment. Capable workforce. Good client base.

Cons

More training for the mid management

3.0

May 13, 2025

Baseline Pay

Assistant professor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's meaningful work you're doing.

Cons

There was no consideration of my related work history when offering salary.

Viewing 25 - 27 of 331 Reviews

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

University of Michigan

3.9★Compensation & Benefits

University of Washington

3.5★Compensation & Benefits

NYU (New York University)

3.9★Compensation & Benefits

Stanford University

3.6★Compensation & Benefits

Jobs at Mercer University

Nursing Accelerated BSN Adjunct Clinical Faculty (Atlanta campus)

Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant

Enrollment and Student Support Specialist

Administrative Support Associate

Network Systems Administrator

Mercer University reviews FAQs

Reviews Mercer University reviews

Mercer University

Mercer University reviews

Ratings by category

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

Assistant professor is a great role

Good place to work

Baseline Pay

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Jobs at Mercer University

Mercer University reviews FAQs

Want the inside scoop on your own company?

Bowls

Followed companies

Job searches

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Mercer University reviews FAQs

Jobs at Mercer University