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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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

Jul 25, 2015

Okay place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's a job. Gets you out of the house. Don't expect to make a living here for long. The management within the Help Desk is alright however the upper management just sucks.

Cons

The upper management doesn't really care about all that you do. The Help Desk helps approximately 10000 students a year with technical issues. The management shows 0 to no support in what we do. They don't provide us with the proper equipment we need to assist students and faculty members with what they need. The pay is very measly. and they expect a 125%.

1.0

Jan 4, 2019

Poor quality of instructional objectives and course content

Adjunct instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I have little positive to say about my Strayer experience. The students are the most positive.

Cons

Lack of consistency in communication of course availability and why and how classes are assigned. Faculty Deans are not in charge of scheduling - it is left up to University scheduling that clearly plays favorites and does not respect length of service, quality of student reviews, and overall performance measures.

2.0

Oct 20, 2018

Professor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Overall, not a bad place to work. However, if you are an educator you may have to drop your standards to meet university expectations.

Cons

Lowering standards in several areas, suggesting professors bent policy to give better grades to students not doing well. Instead of improving the student experience (student/faculty ratio), better quality instruction, etc. They are only concerned with overall earnings.

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Assistant Faculty, Computer Information Systems

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