Is Princeton University a good company to work for?

Princeton University has an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on over 1,913 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 88% of employees would recommend working at Princeton University to a friend and 86% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Princeton University have been left by employees working as Lecturer , Research Intern and Student Worker .

Does Princeton University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Princeton University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Princeton University. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Princeton University?

88% of Princeton University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Princeton University 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Princeton University?

Postdoctoral Research Associate (104) , Graduate Student (98) , Research Assistant (75) , PhD Student (63) , PhD Graduate Student (56) , Graduate Research Assistant (43) , Postdoctoral Fellow (40) , PhD Candidate (25) , Researcher (25) , Postdoctoral Researcher (20) , Research Specialist (19) , Research Associate (16) , Associate Research Scholar (15) , Lecturer (15) , Associate Director (14)

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

"great benefits and even if people don't do their work you will never get fired" ((in 162 reviews)); "Great people and resources." ((in 113 reviews)); "Best people in the field; beautiful campus with few distractions; ample research funding;" ((in 79 reviews)); "Terrific and smart colleagues and the campus atmosphere is energizing." ((in 52 reviews)); "The pay was good for the hours and amount of work." ((in 50 reviews))

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

"Research lab salaries are low" ((in 50 reviews)); "Management is always willing to see how they can be of assistance" ((in 11 reviews)); "Certain managers look out for themselves and will throw you under the bus to save face." ((in 7 reviews)); "Hybrid with only one work from home day, would be better if it was 2" ((in 6 reviews)); "The courses are hard." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Princeton University locations?

Princeton , New York , Jersey City , Philadelphia , Princeton Junction , Washington , Princeton , Cambridge , Princeton , Cranbury , Edison , Elizabeth , Lebanon , Middletown , New Brunswick , Plainsboro , Bordentown , Camden , Alexandria , Carmel , Lansing , Lexington , Los Angeles , Mission Viejo , Berkeley , Baton Rouge , North Wales , Southampton , Rockville , Boston

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4.5

88% would recommend to a friend

(1,702 total reviews)

Christopher L. Eisgruber

90% approve of CEO

86% positive business outlook

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4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Compensation and benefits

4.2

Culture & values

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.2

Career opportunities

4.0

Senior management

Princeton University has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,702 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Princeton University employee rating is 20% above average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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5.0

Feb 17, 2012

I have had a great experience working at Princeton University

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Princeton University offers a great opportunity for personal growth. There are many lectures and events to attend. They have a great benefits package as well.

Cons

The university is in a some what isolated area. There is not much to do outside of Princeton, and princeton, NJ itself is quite pricey.

5.0

Jun 19, 2011

Great experience

Graduate student (phd)

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Pros

Many opportunities to work with world renowned professors and exposure to cutting-edge research. The Princeton name carries prestige and opens doors to networks. I had a great time, although students' experiences vary widely with their thesis advisors and their department's culture. Some advisors are very friendly and supportive while others can make your life quite difficult. The university generally treats the graduate students well, with moderate TA loads and high stipends by the standards of PhD programs.

Cons

The university housing sucks (but the suburban location makes it possible to find third party apartments at reasonable prices) and parking for commuters is a daily nightmare. Some campus buildings are in need of renovation.

3.0

Jun 16, 2011

Good Experience, Low Pay

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Good treatment of staff Nice Benefits

Cons

The pay is low for cost of living

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