Is Purdue University a good company to work for?

Purdue University has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 5,504 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 90% of employees would recommend working at Purdue University to a friend and 73% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Purdue University have been left by employees working as Intern , Working Student and Undergraduate Research Assistant .

Does Purdue University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Purdue University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Purdue University. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Purdue University?

90% of Purdue University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Purdue University 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Purdue University?

Graduate Research Assistant (559) , Research Assistant (363) , 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 275 reviews)); "Good benefits and PTO." ((in 224 reviews)); "and flexible hours with goo employees" ((in 168 reviews)); "good work environment and people" ((in 78 reviews)); "Great opportunities to learn and grow." ((in 63 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 364 reviews)); "A little disorganized and low salary" ((in 188 reviews)); "Always understaff because poor management causing the workers to do more than what they were required to" ((in 52 reviews)); "The compensation is low and there are not many hours to work since there are so many employees." ((in 25 reviews)); "Poor leadership to resolve toxicity." ((in 24 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Purdue University locations?

West Lafayette , Lafayette , Hammond , Indianapolis , Fort Wayne , Chicago , Westville , Lafayette , New York , Crown Point , South Bend , Boston , San Jose , San Juan , Highland , Evansville , Sunnyvale , Seattle , Manahawkin , Muscle Shoals , Beecher , Highland Park , Woodstock , Illinois City , Troy , Warrensburg , Buffalo , Manhasset , White Plains , Phoenix

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4.3

90% would recommend to a friend

(5,127 total reviews)

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73% positive business outlook

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4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Career opportunities

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Senior management

3.6

Compensation and benefits

Purdue University has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 5,127 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Purdue 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

Jan 19, 2015

Excellent place to develop an academic career

Associate professor

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Pros

1. excellent place to develop academic career, high school reputation and excellent students 2. living cost is low - good to raise a family 3. West Lafayette is a small college town, people are friendly

Cons

1. not many career opportunities for spouse 2. winter is cold

5.0

Jan 16, 2015

As an English Language Peer Mentor, you not only foster an understanding of the English language, but American culture.

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Expose to different cultures Gain life-long friends Valuable experience Great for those seeking a teaching career Create your own work hours

Cons

Students can be a bit shy. Encouraging them to come to extracurricular activities can be a bit hard at times. However, once they get to know you and trust you, the shyness melts away.

5.0

Jan 15, 2015

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working with teams, enjoy and share the experience together. images can talk better than writing, thats actually my talent. My school haired me cause they saw my works and my projects . I have been working with them for more times

Cons

no downsides at all i love it

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