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

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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

5.0

Feb 26, 2025

Great place to learn and grow

Nurse practitioner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

We obtain the resource and tools to better provide care to our patients

Cons

Workload at times can be overwhelming

UTHealth Houston Response

1y

Thank you for your review! At UTHealth Houston, we’re not just an institution; we’re a dedicated community striving to revolutionize health care. We appreciate you being part of our journey!

4.0

Feb 25, 2025

Good Company

Programmer/analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1) Great team members. However, this may depend on your department 2) Collaboration 3) Longer holidays during the Christmas season

Cons

1) Not much unpaid holidays (10 days) 2) Pay might not be what you expect

UTHealth Houston Response

1y

We’re delighted that you appreciate our collaborative culture! At UTHealth Houston, teamwork is at the core of our success. Together, we strive to make a positive impact on health outcomes. Thank you for being part of our community!

3.0

Feb 21, 2025

Great benefits, but support is lost over time.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The role started out great with very good support team and growth.

Cons

Over time, there has been less structure and protection especially for staff that already lack support.

UTHealth Houston Response

1y

We appreciate your feedback regarding the lack of support. It is vital for us to understand the issues our employees face to make meaningful changes. Your input is invaluable, and we will work diligently to address these concerns and enhance the overall employee experience.

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