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

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Item: Strayer University
Rating: 4
Author: Anonymous employee

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

4.0

Sep 30, 2010

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good work life balance and benefits

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Challenge employees by giving more responsibility

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