Is Purdue University a good company to work for?

Purdue University has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 5,497 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 (362) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (227) , Teaching Assistant (182) , Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (123) , Graduate Student (97) , Undergraduate Research Assistant (70) , Postdoctoral Research Associate (64) , Student Worker (56) , 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 276 reviews)); "They are providing good benefits and retirement plan" ((in 218 reviews)); "Flexible Hours around your classes (work as little or much as you'd like)" ((in 162 reviews)); "good work environment and people" ((in 79 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 361 reviews)); "low salary and asking for masters or higher" ((in 190 reviews)); "The compensation is low and there are not many hours to work since there are so many employees." ((in 30 reviews)); "Poor leadership to resolve toxicity." ((in 23 reviews)); "Poor communication, but they are attempting to centralize" ((in 19 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

(5,122 total reviews)

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73% positive business outlook

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Purdue University has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 5,122 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

Mar 28, 2010

OK, could be worse, could be better.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Typical government benefits, job security, opportunities that you would not see in the private sector. Forward looking wellness program. Very strong alumni network.

Cons

Benefits for pension only kick in after you have ben there two or three years. Typical large university.

3.0

Mar 17, 2010

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Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

conservative place to work with so-so benefits

Cons

not much opportunity for growth

3.0

Mar 8, 2010

University Residences student employee

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Great compensation compared to other schools in state

Cons

Upper management not willing to accept constructive criticism to improve work environment

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