Is Rutgers University a good company to work for?

Rutgers University has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 5,544 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 79% of employees would recommend working at Rutgers University to a friend and 59% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Rutgers University have been left by employees working as Learning Assistant , OIT Consultant and Internship .

Does Rutgers University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Rutgers University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Rutgers University. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Rutgers University?

79% of Rutgers University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Rutgers University 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Rutgers University?

Research Assistant (243) , Teaching Assistant (150) , Graduate Research Assistant (126) , Student Worker (101) , Postdoctoral Fellow (80) , Graduate Student (75) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (69) , 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 time off" ((in 344 reviews)); "The marketing department is filled with great people that are always willing to lend a helping hand" ((in 223 reviews)); "Flexible hours help me better to stretch my legs and keep my nose in the air because it is really important" ((in 216 reviews)); "The staff was friendly and helpful" ((in 102 reviews)); "Good work environment and people" ((in 93 reviews))

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

"low pay and extremely busy" ((in 273 reviews)); "Low salary and not easy to move up." ((in 147 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 29 reviews)); "Upper management are completely clueless and back stabbing." ((in 24 reviews))

What are employees saying about Rutgers University layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Rutgers University layoffs and their outlook for job security at Rutgers University in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Rutgers University locations?

New Brunswick , Piscataway , Newark , Camden , Rutgers , New York , Edison , Jersey City , Trenton , Highland Park , Somerset , Harrison , Paterson , Washington , Philadelphia , Bridgewater , North Brunswick , Old Bridge , Northfield , Emerson , Franklin Park , Hillsborough , Hoboken , Livingston , Orange , Paramus , Plainfield , Scotch Plains , Woodbridge , Cherry Hill

Rutgers University reviews

4.2

79% would recommend to a friend

(4,901 total reviews)

William F. Tate IV

83% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

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Rutgers University has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 4,901 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Rutgers University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

5K reviews

4.0

Oct 11, 2009

Similar to Cost Accountant

Business specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and relaxed atmosphere. Experiences will vary depending on the department you work in. But overall it is a good place to learn basic accounting concepts without a stressful environment. Again, I stress that this can change depending on the department, but in my department it was a positive experience.

Cons

Depending on the department, some professors can be tough to work with. Some departments also have staff that can be difficult to work with as well. May also have to deal with some politics and brown-nosing as well but that can be experienced at almost any company on some level.

3.0

Sep 21, 2009

Good benefits but low stipend

Teaching assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good health benefits eligible to full-time teaching assistants.

Cons

The stipend is just enough to cover the living expense in such an expensive area. Heavy workload if you work as TA for big classes.

4.0

Sep 7, 2009

A workplace characterized by tolerance.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The University offers a great number of opportunities, particularly if you are searching for stability. Further, employees are encouraged to avail themselves of resources throughout the University for personal enhancement or edification.

Cons

The support staff can make or break your experience. Management is very tolerant, which, while quite nice in many ways, makes life difficult when it comes to payroll processing.

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