Is Rutgers University a good company to work for as a Graduate Research Assistant?

Graduate Research Assistant professionals working at Rutgers University have rated their employer with 4.3 out of 5 stars in 119 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Rutgers University employees being 4.2 out of 5 stars. Search open Graduate Research Assistant Jobs at Rutgers University now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Graduate Research Assistant interview questions at Rutgers University .

Does Rutgers University pay Graduate Research Assistant employees well?

Graduate Research Assistant professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Rutgers University with 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 119 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 2.7% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Graduate Research Assistant salaries at Rutgers University.

What Rutgers University locations are top rated by Graduate Research Assistant employees?

Rutgers University locations which are top rated by Graduate Research Assistant employees are Newark , Piscataway and New Brunswick .

What are the top reviewed jobs at Rutgers University?

Research Assistant (244) , Teaching Assistant (151) , Graduate Research Assistant (126) , Student Worker (101) , Postdoctoral Fellow (80) , Graduate Student (75) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (70) , Research Associate (54) , Assistant Professor (53) , Administrative Assistant (52) , Program Coordinator (51) , PhD Student (48) , Learning Assistant (47) , Graduate Assistant (46) , Postdoctoral Research Associate (44)

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

"Great Benefits and a large network to grow." ((in 328 reviews)); "The marketing department is filled with great people that are always willing to lend a helping hand" ((in 216 reviews)); "Flexible hours help me better to stretch my legs and keep my nose in the air because it is really important" ((in 210 reviews)); "Great staff and easy to learn job requirements" ((in 105 reviews)); "Good work environment and people" ((in 96 reviews))

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

"low pay and extremely busy" ((in 265 reviews)); "Low salary and not easy to move up." ((in 156 reviews)); "Due to large scale of Rutgers, bureaucracy and poor management may prevail over common sense and efficiency." ((in 87 reviews)); "Poor leadership, many areas lack structure, can be very taxing with the amount of work they expect you to do." ((in 30 reviews)); "Upper management are completely clueless and back stabbing." ((in 24 reviews))

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Rutgers University Graduate Research Assistant reviews

4.3

94% would recommend to a friend

(119 total reviews)

William F. Tate IV

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66% positive business outlook

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4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Culture & values

4.2

Career opportunities

4.0

Senior management

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Compensation and benefits

Graduate/Research Assistant employees have rated Rutgers University with 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 119 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Graduate/Research Assistant professionals have an excellent working experience there. Rutgers University is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Graduate/Research Assistant professionals compared to other employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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119 reviews

5.0

Feb 26, 2026

Good

Graduate research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to study and learn and work

Cons

Flexibility are the most valuable things

5.0

Jan 29, 2026

Good Experience

Graduate research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunity to work on real research with messy data

Cons

Research can end abruptly when funding stops.

4.0

Sep 2, 2025

Great opportunity for learning and growth

Graduate research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive faculty and mentors, exposure to research projects, collaborative environment with peers, flexible scheduling for students, valuable professional development opportunities.

Cons

Workload can be uneven at times, limited funding opportunities for some departments, administrative processes are sometimes slow, pay could be more competitive, balancing coursework and assistantship can be challenging.

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