UCLA reviews

4.1

77% would recommend to a friend

(5,748 total reviews)
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Gene D. Block

70% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

UCLA has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 5,748 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The UCLA 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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4.0
Jul 17, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

good community, good research resourses

Cons

Living expenses too high. Salary can bearly cover

5.0
Jul 17, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Was enjoyable to assist with UCLA operations

Cons

At times it was unclear

1.0
Jul 17, 2025

Extremely disappointing

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

UCLA affiliation, decent pay and benefits

Cons

While the school's affiliation with UCLA is commendable, its internal management is lacking in professionalism and structure. There is a pervasive culture resembling a high school social dynamic, where administrative and departmental leadership often base decisions on personal preferences rather than professional standards. Leadership tends to deflect accountability—both for their own actions and for addressing student behavior—placing an undue burden on teachers, who are already stretched thin with instructional responsibilities. There is a noticeable absence of consistent support systems or clear disciplinary protocols to effectively manage student conduct.

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