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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 17, 2025

      A great place to grow as a researcher

      Graduate research assistant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Collaborative research environment, access to excellent facilities, diverse academic community, opportunities for professional development, supportive administrative staff.

      Cons

      Inconsistent mentorship experiences and limited work-life balance.

      4.0
      Nov 7, 2024

      Excellent!

      Administrative assistant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Truly love this university, excellent growth

      Cons

      Negative press, hard to look past what has happened in recent years

      3.0
      Apr 3, 2024

      Great benefits, limited growth potential

      Management analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      A benefits package that can't be beat. Combined with the low cost of living in mid-Michigan, you get a lot of bang for your buck.

      Cons

      For staff positions, the university has not invested in promotion structures. This leaves non-faculty employees with few options beyond leaving if they want to grow their careers. Also, MSU does not invest in supervisor training, so bad supervisors are common.

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