UC Davis reviews

4.3

87% would recommend to a friend

(3,856 total reviews)
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Linda Katehi

76% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

UC Davis has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 3,856 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The UC Davis 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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4K reviews
5.0
Feb 3, 2026

Great

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule, accommodating for students

Cons

minimum wage hourly pay based on student level.

1.0
Jan 30, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Opportunities to engage with research communication, and Earth and Science outreach. -Potential for professional growth in science communications if you can navigate the bureaucracy.

Cons

- Remote work promises from the CAO for communications specialists are unclear and inconsistently applied; verbal assurances may not match reality. If you want remote flexibility, request it in writing and a workflex agreement during the hiring process, not after. - Added responsibilities (front desk coverage, cleaning offices, emptying out beer bottles) outside job description, creating unfair workload. -Workspace lacks privacy, making phone calls and focused work difficult. -Onsite requirements can be unrealistic, especially for those relying on public transportation. -Communication from management can be inconsistent; requests for flexibility may be denied or ignored, leaving employees feeling without recourse. May be coerced into signing a workflex agreement after starting instead of during the hiring process. -Small staff size exacerbates pressure to comply with policies that don’t align with job scope or personal well-being.

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