UC San Diego reviews

4.1

84% would recommend to a friend

(5,724 total reviews)

Pradeep K. Khosla

54% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

UC San Diego has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 5,724 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The UC San Diego 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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6K reviews
4.0
Jul 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fantastic benefit package, flexible work hours and excellent support services including wellness and discounts.

Cons

Federal funding through contracts and grants impacts all parts of the UC.

5.0
Jul 10, 2026

Good work-life balance, but pay is low

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance and community.

Cons

Not paid enough as graduate students.

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