Is Rice University a good company to work for?

Rice University has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 1,676 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 86% of employees would recommend working at Rice University to a friend and 79% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Rice University have been left by employees working as Graduate Teaching Assistant , Intern and Postdoctoral Researcher .

Does Rice University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Rice University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Rice University. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Rice University?

86% of Rice University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Rice University 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Rice University?

Research Assistant (88) , Graduate Research Assistant (67) , Graduate Student (54) , PhD Student (49) , Postdoctoral Research Associate (45) , PhD Graduate Student (28) , Postdoctoral Fellow (28) , Graduate Student Researcher (25) , Teaching Assistant (25) , Research Scientist (24) , Assistant Director (16) , Intern (14) , Researcher (14) , Postdoctoral Researcher (13) , Lecturer (12)

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

"The campus is beautiful and getting out for walks during the day is amazing." ((in 138 reviews)); "Great People and very inviting to outsiders" ((in 110 reviews)); "Benefits were great" ((in 81 reviews)); "Student worker so hours are flexible and allows for feedback" ((in 32 reviews)); "Great graduate student community and culture." ((in 30 reviews))

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

"Low pay but it was part time" ((in 73 reviews)); "Low salary for postdoc research associate" ((in 51 reviews)); "Parking can be expensive." ((in 29 reviews)); "Management is poor and quite frankly racist." ((in 18 reviews)); "Poor communication sometimes with management" ((in 8 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Rice University locations?

Houston , New York , Austin , Rice , Houston , Virginia Beach , Chapel Hill , Richmond , South Houston , Sugar Land , Texas City , Edinburg , Los Angeles , San Jose , Daytona Beach , Newton , Germany

Rice University reviews

4.3

86% would recommend to a friend

(1,496 total reviews)

Dave Leebron

92% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

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Rice University has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,496 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Rice 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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2.0

Feb 11, 2025

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Assistant director - career development

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CEO approval

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Pros

Awareness of the need/desire for knowledge & continuous learning; smart/intellectual thinkers, good reputation, high standards, research focused, exposure to diverse international population with emphasis on Asia

Cons

There is resistance towards change even though it is taught in theory; there is little collaboration outside of academic discipline & many are content to work in silos; tenure, length of service, being published , monetary contributions, etc. weigh heavier than doing the right thing, treating others with dignity & respect, updating/changing curriculum. As in many academic institutions, there is an aura of superiority & entitlement that can create a culture of isolation & unbelonging

5.0

Feb 10, 2025

Great campus, intelligent people

Postdoctoral research associate

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Pros

Very smart people who care about their work. Good facilities, competent students, postdocs, and faculty; exciting campus

Cons

If you don't start on the first of the month, the university's insurance will not cover you for that month. Beware!

4.0

Feb 10, 2025

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Research assistant

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

moderate work life balance and a great gym.

Cons

Working environment depends on each research group. Mine is kind of toxic.

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