Is Purdue University a good company to work for as a Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant?

Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant professionals working at Purdue University have rated their employer with 4.2 out of 5 stars in 26 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Purdue University employees being 4.3 out of 5 stars. Search open Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant Jobs at Purdue University now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant interview questions at Purdue University .

Does Purdue University pay Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant employees well?

Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Purdue University with 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 26 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 5.7% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant salaries at Purdue University.

What Purdue University locations are top rated by Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant employees?

West Lafayette is the top rated Purdue University location by Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant employees.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Purdue University?

Graduate Research Assistant (559) , Research Assistant (364) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (228) , Teaching Assistant (182) , Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (123) , Graduate Student (98) , Undergraduate Research Assistant (70) , Postdoctoral Research Associate (65) , Student Worker (57) , Graduate Assistant (54) , PhD Student (51) , Resident Assistant (41) , Student Associate (40) , Postdoctoral Fellow (39) , Postdoctoral Researcher (38)

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

"The people you work with are great and it's fun getting to help fellow students" ((in 274 reviews)); "Good benefits and PTO." ((in 221 reviews)); "Flexible Hours around your classes (work as little or much as you'd like)" ((in 170 reviews)); "good work environment and people" ((in 80 reviews)); "Staff are friendly and helpful" ((in 66 reviews))

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

"Pay was low but you’re also getting free room and board so it’s fair." ((in 375 reviews)); "low salary and asking for masters or higher" ((in 191 reviews)); "Always understaff because poor management causing the workers to do more than what they were required to" ((in 50 reviews)); "Poor leadership to resolve toxicity." ((in 24 reviews)); "The compensation is low and there are not many hours to work since there are so many employees." ((in 24 reviews))

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Purdue University Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant reviews

4.2

88% would recommend to a friend

(26 total reviews)

Mung Chiang

61% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Career opportunities

4.2

Culture & values

3.9

Senior management

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Compensation and benefits

2.6

Work/Life balance

Graduate Research Assistant/Teaching Assistant employees have rated Purdue University with 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 26 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Graduate Research Assistant/Teaching Assistant professionals have an excellent working experience there. Purdue University is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Graduate Research Assistant/Teaching Assistant professionals compared to other employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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26 reviews

5.0

Apr 16, 2025

Great school

Graduate research assistant/teaching assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good programs with a low cost of living

Cons

West Lafayette can be a bit boring

4.0

Nov 6, 2024

Strong workplace

Graduate research assistant/teaching assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Better grad salary than most universities, especially when compared to cost of living

Cons

Somewhat rural of a place to live.

4.0

Aug 10, 2024

Graduate Research assistant / Teaching Assistant

Graduate research assistant/teaching assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

environment is helpful for doing research.

Cons

The place is a little bit remote

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