Is Purdue University a good company to work for?

Purdue University has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 5,488 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 89% of employees would recommend working at Purdue University to a friend and 72% 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?

89% 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 (556) , Research Assistant (361) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (227) , Teaching Assistant (181) , Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (122) , 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 272 reviews)); "Good benefits and PTO." ((in 212 reviews)); "and flexible hours with goo employees" ((in 176 reviews)); "good work environment and people" ((in 76 reviews)); "Staff are friendly and helpful" ((in 70 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 363 reviews)); "A little disorganized and low salary" ((in 184 reviews)); "Always understaff because poor management causing the workers to do more than what they were required to" ((in 51 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 24 reviews))

What Purdue University locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Chicago , Indianapolis , Lafayette , West Lafayette , Fort Wayne , Lafayette , Hammond

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4.3

89% would recommend to a friend

(5,114 total reviews)

Mung Chiang

82% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

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4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Culture & values

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 5,114 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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1.0

Sep 6, 2018

Full of In-Fighting and political maneuvering

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Pros

Decent non-monetary benefits, short commute if you live in Hammond.

Cons

Underpaid, since the merger of the two campuses, lots of in-fighting and political posturing that make for a toxic work environment. They treat you less like a human and more like pawn to be used in a grand game of chess. I've seen multiple people fired with no warning at all, only because one person had more political connections within the organization and wanted a larger 'piece' of the puzzle. Be prepared to work outside of normal work hours, especially if it's in the IS department.

1.0

Feb 22, 2017

Not recommended.

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Pros

There is not much to say in the way of positive. One of the more disorganized universities I've seen in 20+ years of higher education.

Cons

Majority of staff who stay are miserable and not good at their jobs. There is a large amount of turnover, especially from those who are hard working. They cannot keep many good people.

2.0

Mar 13, 2016

No leadership

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Pros

Some of the greatest entry level workers around. Those who promote up usually know the job and respect their subordinates. Friendly atmosphere.

Cons

Good old boy system. Too many people are hired in and/or promoted because they know someone in management. Upper management does not support the entry level workers. Human Resources is a joke and does not look into matters.

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