Is UC Merced a good company to work for?

UC Merced has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 704 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 79% of employees would recommend working at UC Merced to a friend and 50% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about UC Merced have been left by employees working as Undergraduate Research Assistant , Student Assistant and Graduate Student Researcher .

Does UC Merced pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, UC Merced employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at UC Merced. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at UC Merced?

79% of UC Merced employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated UC Merced 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at UC Merced?

Teaching Assistant (26) , Student Assistant (20) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (18) , Graduate Research Assistant (17) , Research Assistant (15) , Graduate Student (12) , Postdoctoral Fellow (12) , Undergraduate Research Assistant (12) , Graduate Student Researcher (10) , Lecturer (9) , Learning Assistant (7) , Student Technology Consultant (7) , Student Worker (7) , Administrative Assistant (6) , Postdoctoral Researcher (6)

What are the pros of working at UC Merced according to real employee reviews?

"Friendly people at a growing campus" ((in 35 reviews)); "Great benefits, set schedules and no overtime." ((in 27 reviews)); "Amazing work environment and great for developing soft skills." ((in 14 reviews)); "Many opportunities to expand current research and conduct STEM outreach to the greater California Central Valley." ((in 13 reviews)); "Staff is friendly and is always willing to help." ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at UC Merced according to real employee reviews?

"DO not promote internal and low pay." ((in 25 reviews)); "Lack of established priorities and Leadership" ((in 8 reviews)); "Scheduling and upper management not understanding needs of team" ((in 5 reviews)); "Lack of communication, Mainly virtual" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about UC Merced layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed UC Merced locations?

Merced , Houston , Atwater , Burbank , Los Angeles , Modesto , Patterson , Riverside , San Diego , Discovery Bay , San Jose , Tracy , Boulder , University Place , Calif City

UC Merced reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(649 total reviews)

Dorothy Leland

75% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

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UC Merced has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 649 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The UC Merced 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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649 reviews

4.0

Jan 4, 2017

Mechatronic, Embedded Systems & Automation (MESA) laboratory

Researcher

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Pros

There are a lot of research opportunities in the Mechatronic, Embedded Systems & Automation (MESA) laboratory. Their research specialty includes (but not limited to): fractional calculus, unmanned aerial vehicles, and signal processing.

Cons

There are not many downsides to working in the Mechatronic, Embedded Systems & Automation (MESA) laboratory. However, if I had to pick something, it would be the the fact that there are so many projects going on simultaneously.

5.0

Dec 26, 2016

Dining Services -- Student Worker

Anonymous employee

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Pros

They're willing to work around your schedule. In addition they have a great staff and supervisors who are willing to help you succeed. The work environment is almost always engaging and fun whether there are tasks to do or not.

Cons

Sometimes you get shifts that are kind of bothersome because you may have an exam the next day but that is why you should plan ahead all the time to give yourself the time necessary to prepare.

3.0

Nov 16, 2016

Only if you need the money

Stocker in the dining commons

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If you live on campus, it's convenient to work on campus. You'll meet a lot of people. The money will help if you need it.

Cons

It takes a lot of time away from your studies, social life, and extracurriculars to work a job that has nothing to do with your major. For me, I was mechanical engineering, so working as a stocker in the Dining Commons doesn't even make it onto my resume. So, I recommend finding a research opportunity on campus which pays a stipend or hourly wage because you'll make the money you need and also get valuable experience for later.

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Jobs at UC Merced

Communications & Outreach Coordinator (Academic Coordinator 1)

Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor/Tutor in Computer Science and Engineering: Academic Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated)

Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor in Electrical Engineering: Summer 2026 (Anticipated)

Teaching Assistant in Chemistry & Chemical Biology / Natural Sciences: AY 26-27, Includes Summer 2026 (Anticipated)

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Mechatronic, Embedded Systems & Automation (MESA) laboratory

Dining Services -- Student Worker

Only if you need the money

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