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Michigan State University reviews

4.3

84% would recommend to a friend

(3,606 total reviews)
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Samuel Stanley Jr.

78% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Michigan State University has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 3,606 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
3.0
Sep 22, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

-Good pay -Great benefits -Opportunities for advancement

Cons

-Micromanaged down to the last detail, and every minute has to be accounted for -Expected to do a perfect job across a massive area in a very short time -Expectations often unclear or frequently changing, told one thing today, a very different thing tomorrow -Seems the more/better you do, the more is expected of you

5.0
Sep 22, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Valuable teaching experience and skill development Supportive academic environment with access to faculty guidance Opportunities to deepen subject knowledge while assisting students Flexible scheduling that can often accommodate coursework

Cons

Compensation may not fully reflect the workload Balancing TA duties with personal studies can be challenging Limited advancement opportunities within the role itself

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