Is Michigan Technological University a good company to work for?

Michigan Technological University has an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on over 618 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 94% of employees would recommend working at Michigan Technological University to a friend and 80% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Michigan Technological University have been left by employees working as Graduate Teaching Assistant , Teaching Assistant and Graduate Research Assistant .

Does Michigan Technological University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Michigan Technological University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Michigan Technological University. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Michigan Technological University?

94% of Michigan Technological University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Michigan Technological University 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Michigan Technological University?

Research Assistant (48) , Graduate Research Assistant (44) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (24) , Teaching Assistant (13) , Assistant Professor (12) , Graduate Student (9) , Student Worker (9) , GTA Graduate Teaching Assistant (7) , Undergraduate Research Assistant (7) , Instructor (5) , Lab Assistant (5) , Student Assistant (5) , Director (4) , Program Coordinator (4) , Research Engineer (4)

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

"People here are nice and friendly" ((in 41 reviews)); "Flexible hours for students as you get to decide what times you are available for." ((in 29 reviews)); "Helpful professors and friendly staff" ((in 12 reviews)); "Good work environment good teachers" ((in 12 reviews)); "flexible schedule and advanced research" ((in 10 reviews))

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

"low pay but expected for the work" ((in 37 reviews)); "great management" ((in 5 reviews)); "not really the best communication" ((in 4 reviews)); "Extended Working Hours." ((in 4 reviews)); "The training was not great" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Michigan Technological University locations?

Houghton , Houghton Lake , Ann Arbor , Hancock , Seattle , Salt Lake City , Chicago , New York , Madison , Manistee , Almont , Warren , Grand Rapids , Saginaw , Porter Ranch , Ontario , Colorado Springs , Beaverton , Gaithersburg , Timp View Plat A,B,C,D

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4.4

94% would recommend to a friend

(566 total reviews)

Richard J. Koubek

70% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Culture & values

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.1

Senior management

3.9

Career opportunities

3.6

Compensation and benefits

Michigan Technological University has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 566 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Michigan Technological 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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4.0

Nov 25, 2025

Amazing Benefits

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

MTU has a phenomenal benefits package with lots of pto, retirement and time off for holidays. They really seem to value work life balance

Cons

Pay is inconsistent across similar titled positions

4.0

Oct 18, 2025

Nice institution to work for

Lab assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Very flexible time schedule for students.

Cons

I honestly don’t see any cons.

4.0

Oct 10, 2025

Nice people, warm-hearted, but cold climate

Adjunct assistant professor

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Pros

People are nice, very helpful, very safe, can snowboard, life is affordable (not expensive). you can focus on work.

Cons

not a city, no entertainment, no delicious food, no supermarket. so even you want to have a colorful life, there is no chance, but you can travel outside.

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