Does Purchase College pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Purchase College employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Purchase College. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Purchase College?

58% of Purchase College employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Purchase College 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Purchase College?

Administrative Assistant (6) , Adjunct Professor (5) , Assistant Professor (3) , Resident Assistant (3) , Assistant Director (2) , Business Manager (2) , Head of Circulation Services (2) , Intern (2) , Manager (2) , Program Coordinator (2) , Residence Life Coordinator (2) , Visiting Assistant Professor (2)

What are the pros of working at Purchase College according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits" ((in 9 reviews)); "Great students and colleagues" ((in 7 reviews)); "Flexible hours to work with ever" ((in 5 reviews)); "Great coworkers, not a crazy work schedule." ((in 4 reviews)); "Positive and cooperative environment, friendly bosses and co" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Purchase College according to real employee reviews?

"Fair to low pay" ((in 10 reviews)); "Former leadership was dictatorial but there is hope with the new President." ((in 5 reviews)); "Unfortunately, as is with most institutions, adjunct salaries are a joke." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Purchase College locations?

Purchase , New York , Harrison , Bronx , Lake Grove , Mamaroneck , Valley Stream , White Plains , Stamford

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Purchase College reviews

3.3

58% would recommend to a friend

(110 total reviews)

Thomas J. Schwarz

32% approve of CEO

22% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.3

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Career opportunities

2.7

Senior management

Purchase College has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 110 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Purchase College 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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110 reviews

2.0

Jun 5, 2026

Commute is easy, but work environment harms well-being

Head of circulation services

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy commute to the city

Cons

Staff relationships, Work environment, Mental health will deteriorate

3.0

Feb 23, 2026

Purchase College

Assistant professor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule Opportunities to be involved in the community Funding opportunities Training opportunities

Cons

Pay is low for workload and living expenses in the area Large admin that seems to matter more than the faculty Growing class sizes Curriculum changes that increase workload

5.0

Feb 9, 2026

Usher Life at Purchase

Usher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Very Polite Staff and great communication from all - Flexible Schedule with classes

Cons

-No Cons to report for ther job

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