Question 1

Is Purdue University a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Purdue University has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 5,491 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.

Question 2

Does Purdue University pay their employees well?

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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.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Purdue University?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Purdue University?

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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)

Question 5

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

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"The people you work with are great and it's fun getting to help fellow students" ((in 275 reviews)); "Good benefits and PTO." ((in 209 reviews)); "Flexible Hours around your classes (work as little or much as you'd like)" ((in 155 reviews)); "good work environment and people" ((in 80 reviews)); "Staff are friendly and helpful" ((in 65 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"Pay was low but you’re also getting free room and board so it’s fair." ((in 368 reviews)); "Low salary and isolated location" ((in 190 reviews)); "Always understaff because poor management causing the workers to do more than what they were required to" ((in 48 reviews)); "The compensation is low and there are not many hours to work since there are so many employees." ((in 27 reviews)); "Poor leadership to resolve toxicity." ((in 21 reviews))

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Purdue University locations?

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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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