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 70 reviews)); "Met some great people I still talk to this day here" ((in 34 reviews)); "Great work environment and can do to school" ((in 15 reviews)); "Great coworkers and lead instructor." ((in 13 reviews)); "Get to work from home 1 day a week" ((in 12 reviews))

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

"Management is poor." ((in 50 reviews)); "Low pay especially in the financial aid department" ((in 45 reviews)); "Overworked and no work life balance" ((in 20 reviews)); "The upper management doesn't really care about all that you do." ((in 17 reviews)); "Long hours which don't include a lunch often leave you working 10 hour days sometimes more w your commute." ((in 16 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

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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).

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706 reviews

2.0

Dec 27, 2011

Overall rating for Staryer is very low. I was happy for the first 6 month but didn't see any growth

Instructional designer

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, have flexible hours,

Cons

There is little or no growth opportunity, minimal professional developmement, creativitiy is not encouraged, no compensation for overtime work, very very low salary, poor managment

2.0

Feb 21, 2010

Not worth it.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

90% tuition discount for employee, 75% tuition discount for dependents, good health insurance, opportunity for growth within the company, vacation and sick leave starting on Day 1 of employment.

Cons

Although the benefits appear to be above average, Strayer has started taking holidays away from employees, and requiring us to work. In return, each salaried employee (exempt from overtime) is supposed to receive a day off at another date. This never works because it's always "crunch time" or a vacation "blackout" period. This company has so much financial success, yet its employees see none of the rewards for their hard work. Only 40 hours of vacation time can be carried over from one year to the next. Since you cannot take vacation because of the long hours and aggressive goals, you will lose that vacation time every year.

2.0

Oct 15, 2019

Measley pay and little perks!

Teaching assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I can work from anywhere.

Cons

Rigid scheduling and very little compensation for the work performed. In fact, I made more money as a high school fast food worker.

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Jobs at Strayer University

Admissions Officer, Baltimore (Hybrid)

Adjunct Faculty, Marketing, Arlington VA (Hybrid)

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

Adjunct Faculty, Accounting, Center City (Hybrid)

Adjunct Faculty, Computer Information Systems, NW Houston (Hybrid)

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Overall rating for Staryer is very low. I was happy for the first 6 month but didn't see any growth

Not worth it.

Measley pay and little perks!

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