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      4.3

      86% would recommend to a friend

      (1,496 total reviews)
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      Dave Leebron

      92% approve of CEO

      79% positive business outlook

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      4.4

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.2

      Culture & values

      4.2

      Work/Life balance

      4.0

      Career opportunities

      3.8

      Compensation and benefits

      3.7

      Senior management

      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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      1K reviews
      3.0
      Sep 8, 2010

      Former employee concerned about direction for the university

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Challenging environment that really promotes professional growth if you're willing to take it on. Working with very intelligent and creative students in all aspects of your job.

      Cons

      Lower pay relative to other universities. Difficulty understanding senior management's decisions despite attempts at communicating vision. Too much seperation between groups at the same company.

      4.0
      Aug 4, 2010

      Great Place to innovate

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Opportunity to work on future technologies and invent new technologies. Global leadership in various disciplines. Friendly staff and visionary leadership.

      Cons

      Any of the drawbacks that one could perceive of in an academic environment.

      2.0
      Jul 25, 2010

      Some good some bad

      Postdoctoral research associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The cost of living in Houston is low, thereby allowing a nice life off a postdoc salary. There are some parks around that are nice to go to, and free performances during the summer at an outdoor theater. Winter here is pleasant, 60F most of the time.

      Cons

      It's hot during the summer in Houston. Hot and sticky. Muggy. Big city, so you need a car to get around. Houston is very cliquish, you won't find it a melting pot.

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