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?

"The benefits were great and they were flexible when taking time off for vacation or appointments." ((in 241 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 30 reviews)); "Great work environment and ability to interact with the community" ((in 25 reviews)); "Great benefits, doctors are excellent and respectful, very proactive in awareness for health/wellness" ((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 97 reviews)); "Low salary and a lot of routine" ((in 69 reviews)); "Parking is expensive and space is limited" ((in 46 reviews)); "bad management; no room to grow and surpport behind" ((in 35 reviews)); "The worst was the restructuring my department had resulted in poor leadership." ((in 19 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

Jan 8, 2025

Pretty decent

Cardiac sonographer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Clinical environment better than most.

Cons

Pay isn’t where it should be but could be way worse.

UTHealth Houston Response

1y

We sincerely appreciate your feedback and commend you for your dedicated service to UTHealth Houston and our community. Your dedication inspires us to continue fostering an environment where innovation, collaboration, and our mission thrive!

4.0

Jan 6, 2025

Doing good work in a messy environment

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are so many amazing people doing great work at UTHealth, and opportunities to collaborate

Cons

For being a major institution, it lacks some administrative structure

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!

4.0

Jan 5, 2025

Sense of community

Associate director of quality assurance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Space to grow and expand

Cons

Promotions take forever to happen.

UTHealth Houston Response

1y

Thank you so much for your kind words! UTHealth Houston strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, and it's wonderful to know that our efforts are making a difference. Your feedback truly motivates us to continue fostering a welcoming and supportive atmosphere.

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