Is UTHealth Houston a good company to work for?

UTHealth Houston has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 1,438 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 64% of employees would recommend working at UTHealth Houston to a friend and 56% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about UTHealth Houston have been left by employees working as Program Manager , Graduate Assistant and Graduate Research Assistant .

Does UTHealth Houston pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, UTHealth Houston employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at UTHealth Houston. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at UTHealth Houston?

64% of UTHealth Houston employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated UTHealth Houston 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at UTHealth Houston?

Graduate Research Assistant (91) , Research Assistant (77) , Patient Access Representative (41) , Postdoctoral Fellow (28) , Research Coordinator (21) , Medical Assistant (18) , Graduate Assistant (17) , Research Scientist (16) , Postdoctoral Research Fellow (15) , Assistant Professor (14) , Research Assistant II (14) , Registered Nurse (13) , Research Assistant I (13) , Program Manager (12) , Research Associate (12)

What are the pros of working at UTHealth Houston according to real employee reviews?

"The benefits were great and they were flexible when taking time off for vacation or appointments." ((in 240 reviews)); "The people I work with are great and I love the work I am doing everyday." ((in 59 reviews)); "Great work life balance and I felt supported." ((in 31 reviews)); "Great work environment and ability to interact with the community" ((in 26 reviews)); "Friendly staff members and great benefits as well." ((in 22 reviews))

What are the cons of working at UTHealth Houston according to real employee reviews?

"The pay was low and the hours sometimes exceeded 9" ((in 104 reviews)); "Low salary and a lot of routine" ((in 67 reviews)); "Parking is expensive and space is limited" ((in 46 reviews)); "bad management; no room to grow and surpport behind" ((in 36 reviews)); "The worst was the restructuring my department had resulted in poor leadership." ((in 20 reviews))

What are employees saying about UTHealth Houston layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed UTHealth Houston locations?

Houston , San Antonio , Austin , Dallas , Tyler , Brownsville , Bellaire , Katy , Missouri City , Rosenberg , South Houston , Texas City , Jacksonville , Chicago , New York , Grapeland , Quitman , Irving , El Paso , Brookshire , Galveston , Kingwood , Sugar Land , Henderson , Weslaco , Rio Grande City , Tripler Army Medical Center , Knoxville , Memphis , Columbus

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3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(412 total reviews)

Melina R. Kibbe, MD

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56% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Senior management

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5.0

Apr 1, 2025

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Graduate student

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good working atmosphere in houston

Cons

Less pay as compared to Texas Medical Center

UTHealth Houston Response

Thank you for your kind words about our work environment. We’re delighted to hear that you appreciate the atmosphere we’ve created and look forward to supporting your continued growth and success.

4.0

Mar 24, 2025

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Senior contract specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team, flexibility and work life balance.

Cons

lower end of salary for position

UTHealth Houston Response

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, and we are continuously working to enhance our career development programs.

4.0

Mar 10, 2025

Great company to work for

Coordinator, education/training

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is competitive and comparable to experience but depends on the department

Cons

sometimes given heavy workloads which require long hours; limited mobility due to size of organization and highly competitive

UTHealth Houston Response

We’re grateful for your positive review! UTHealth Houston is more than an institution; it’s a community of passionate individuals working together to transform health care. We understand that career development is a crucial aspect of job satisfaction and personal growth. Explore our new internal mobility careers page, which offers a dynamic platform for employees to explore opportunities and build their career paths.

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