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      Michigan State University reviews

      4.3

      85% would recommend to a friend

      (3,604 total reviews)
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      Samuel Stanley Jr.

      79% approve of CEO

      65% positive business outlook

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      Michigan State University has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 3,604 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Michigan State 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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      4K reviews
      5.0
      Apr 30, 2026

      Supportive environment with variable workload and communication issues

      Graduate research assistant
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Supportive academic environment with opportunities for research, collaboration, mentoring, and professional growth. The work can be meaningful, especially when projects align with your academic interests.

      Cons

      Workload and expectations can vary significantly depending on the advisor, department, funding situation, and project deadlines. Communication is not always consistent.

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