Does Strayer University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Strayer University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Strayer University. This rating has improved by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Strayer University?

50% of Strayer University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Strayer University 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Strayer University?

Admissions Officer (83) , Student Success Coach (28) , Adjunct Professor (22) , Campus Coordinator (19) , Teaching Assistant (17) , Academic Assistant (13) , Admissions Coordinator (12) , Professor (12) , Adjunct Faculty (9) , Admissions Advisor (9) , Admissions Representative (9) , Full Time Faculty (8) , Admissions (7) , Admissions Counselor (7) , Campus Dean (7)

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

"Benefits are good but that’s it" ((in 65 reviews)); "Met some great people I still talk to this day here" ((in 37 reviews)); "Great work environment and can do to school" ((in 17 reviews)); "Some nice coworkers." ((in 12 reviews)); "Get to work from home 1 day a week" ((in 11 reviews))

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

"Management is poor." ((in 53 reviews)); "Low pay especially in the financial aid department" ((in 44 reviews)); "Overworked and no work life balance" ((in 21 reviews)); "The upper management doesn't really care about all that you do." ((in 16 reviews)); "Long hours which don't include a lunch often leave you working 10 hour days sometimes more w your commute." ((in 15 reviews))

What are employees saying about Strayer University layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Strayer University locations?

Herndon , Washington , Atlanta , Chantilly , Salt Lake City , Charlotte , Virginia Beach , Dallas , Philadelphia , Houston , Orlando , Raleigh , Baltimore , Savannah , Chesapeake , Manassas , San Antonio , Memphis , Springfield , Augusta , Birmingham , Pittsburgh , Alexandria , Arlington , Austin , Knoxville , Tampa , Phila , Piscataway , Downers Grove

Skip to content Skip to footer

Notifications

Strayer University

Part of Strategic Education, Inc

Strayer University reviews

3.1

50% would recommend to a friend

(706 total reviews)

Karl McDonnell

59% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.1

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Senior management

2.9

Career opportunities

Strayer University has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 706 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Strayer University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

706 reviews

2.0

Sep 30, 2017

i need strayer upper management to resign

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

the idea of helping students succeed is what drives me. also there are a lot of amazing people who work here and a lot of free food. strayer has the potential to be a great company.

Cons

however, those awesome people don't include upper management (CEO, VPs and Directors). they have absolutely no strategy (and if they do it's conflicting) or clear, unified vision. management has a level of laziness i've never witnessed in a company of this size and they lack an understanding how to get stuff done at the enterprise level. the problems they have to solve are straightforward but they always take the longest, most complicated path to addressing them—or not addressing them at all.

1.0

Jul 10, 2017

Changes too much & no benefit

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It did pay fairly well. Limited experience needed.

Cons

Constant change, poor management at campuses and at higher levels.

2.0

Jul 19, 2016

Not For The Weak At Heart

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is slightly above what other companies pay.

Cons

This could be considered the "predatory lending" of education. The only thing that matters to Strayer is money. If a prospective student has financial aid eligibility, a H.S. diploma or GED, and they have a pulse, Strayer will admit them and place them under unbearable debt. Many of the students fee they are doing the right thing by getting an education but 110k is a ridiculous price for a Bachelor's degree.

Viewing 34 - 36 of 706 Reviews

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

University of Michigan

3.9★Compensation & Benefits

University of Washington

3.5★Compensation & Benefits

NYU (New York University)

3.9★Compensation & Benefits

Stanford University

3.6★Compensation & Benefits

Jobs at Strayer University

Assistant Faculty, Computer Information Systems

Admissions Officer, Baltimore (Hybrid)

Adjunct Faculty, Marketing, Dallas Fort Worth TX (Hybrid)

Adjunct Faculty, Marketing, Arlington VA (Hybrid)

Adjunct Faculty, Accounting, Center City (Hybrid)

Strayer University reviews FAQs

Reviews Strayer University reviews

Strayer University

Strayer University reviews

Ratings by category

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

i need strayer upper management to resign

Changes too much & no benefit

Not For The Weak At Heart

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Jobs at Strayer University

Strayer University reviews FAQs

Want the inside scoop on your own company?

Bowls

Followed companies

Job searches

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Strayer University reviews FAQs

Jobs at Strayer University