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Portland State University reviews

3.9

73% would recommend to a friend

(930 total reviews)

Stephen Percy

56% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Portland State University has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 930 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Portland 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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930 reviews
4.0
Mar 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay for field technician because you get per diems

Cons

Long days in the field

1.0
Feb 19, 2026

Carpenter reveals

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Sadly there just aren’t any Pros because of gross disrespect from management to the tradesmen.

Cons

Management is disrespectful and quick to anger. There is constant conflict and tension. University tradesmen such as the carpenters have witnessed management stealing tools from them and HR sadly does nothing. There is a high turnover of employees which speaks volumes…as a career you are stunted with no opportunity for advancement. The hourly pay is not possible for the cost of living in Portland so you better already have money to supplement living. You also have to pay for parking and management does not pay for parking. Parking cost $1000. Per year so you pay to come to work.

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