UTHealth Houston reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,357 total reviews)
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Melina R. Kibbe, MD

Not enough data to show CEO approval

56% positive business outlook

UTHealth Houston has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,357 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The UTHealth Houston employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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1K reviews
4.0
Oct 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good pay Great benefits Flexibility

Cons

Pay for parking High traffic.

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UTHealth Houston Response
8mo
Thank you for acknowledging our compensation and benefits package! We strive to offer competitive rewards to attract and retain top talent. Your satisfaction matters to us.
1.0
Oct 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- State employer - Hybrid work

Cons

- Poor management - No one knows what they are doing and are afraid to ask

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UTHealth Houston Response
8mo
We appreciate your feedback and thank you for sharing your concerns. It's important for us to know about the challenges our employees face. All feedback is taken into careful consideration as we strive to enhance the employee experience. Your input will help us work towards creating a more supportive and effective work environment.
1.0
Oct 26, 2025

No room for growth

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, flexible work schedule.

Cons

Compensation is not competitive with current market rates for comparable roles. There is a general lack of formal recognition for high performance and successful project completion. Limited opportunities for internal growth and upward mobility, even for employees who complete advanced professional certifications and demonstrate high performance on projects. Training and professional development resources appear to be disproportionately offered, which raises concerns about equitable distribution among staff. The workplace culture is unfortunately described by employees as toxic.

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UTHealth Houston Response
8mo
Thank you for highlighting our work-life flexibility! Balancing personal and professional life is crucial. At UTHealth Houston, we believe in empowering our employees to thrive both inside and outside of work. We understand that career development is a crucial aspect of job satisfaction and personal growth, and we take your concerns seriously. We are continuously working to enhance our career development programs and have launched an internal careers page, which offers a dynamic platform for employees to explore opportunities and build their career paths.
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