Is Purdue University a good company to work for?

Purdue University has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 5,502 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 (558) , Research Assistant (363) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (228) , Teaching Assistant (182) , Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (123) , Graduate Student (97) , 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 271 reviews)); "Good benefits and PTO." ((in 226 reviews)); "Flexible hours work very well for students" ((in 166 reviews)); "good work environment and people" ((in 78 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 370 reviews)); "Low salary and a competitive environment" ((in 181 reviews)); "Always understaff because poor management causing the workers to do more than what they were required to" ((in 49 reviews)); "The compensation is low and there are not many hours to work since there are so many employees." ((in 26 reviews)); "Poor leadership to resolve toxicity." ((in 23 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

Purdue University reviews

4.3

90% would recommend to a friend

(5,126 total reviews)

Mung Chiang

82% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

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Purdue University has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 5,126 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).

Reviews by job title

5K reviews

4.0

Aug 11, 2014

DRS Student Photographer

Drs student photographer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very flexible work schedule, creative flexibility

Cons

Online management system was a little confusing/under par

4.0

Aug 11, 2014

Disability Resource Center positions

Disability rescource center employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours. Opportunities are emailed directly to you. Many different positions available (Notetaker, Exam reader, exam scribe, etc). Average pay. Notetaker position pays $10/hr. You can work as many/little hours as you want to.

Cons

Hours are not consistent for exam readers and scribes.

3.0

Aug 11, 2014

Did the job

Ssit

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Schedule was always compatible with courses taken. Great place to further your own education. Always able to work with peers.

Cons

Could be somewhat stressful when the pace of the campus community changed during testing seasons. Everyone around you was much more on edge.

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