Is UTHealth Houston a good company to work for?

UTHealth Houston has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 1,435 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% 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 (76) , 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?

"Benefits are great and very competitive." ((in 247 reviews)); "The people I work with are great and I love the work I am doing everyday." ((in 63 reviews)); "Great work life balance and I felt supported." ((in 28 reviews)); "Great work environment and ability to interact with the community" ((in 27 reviews)); "great coworkers that will assist with any questions" ((in 20 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 96 reviews)); "Low salary compared to other hospitals" ((in 70 reviews)); "Parking is expensive and space is limited" ((in 48 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 21 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

UTHealth Houston reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,357 total reviews)

Melina R. Kibbe, MD

Not enough data to show CEO approval

56% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,357 reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Mar 7, 2025

RA experience

Graduate research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good working environment with laptops and office.

Cons

The payment is not really high in Houston.

UTHealth Houston Response

1y

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.

5.0

Mar 6, 2025

A Quick-Growing School/Department

Research scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The School of Biomedical Informatics (SBMI) emphasizes AI in its curriculum and research. SBMI also collaborates with OpenAI to integrate HIPAA-compliant AI tools into research and clinical work.

Cons

Not that famous compared to other schools. Salary is just okay (public school).

UTHealth Houston Response

1y

Thank you for highlighting the opportunity to engage with fascinating research! As an academic institution recognized internationally as one of the world's great research universities, UTHealth Houston is proud to offer such enriching experiences.

1.0

Mar 2, 2025

Goodbye

Csr

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free medical insurance and clocking off work and off weekends.

Cons

Overworked that causes burnout for all.

UTHealth Houston Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your concerns about the workload. We take all feedback seriously and are dedicated to fostering a more supportive environment for everyone. Your input is crucial in helping us identify areas for improvement and take the necessary steps to enhance our workplace.

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