Question 1

Is University of Rochester a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

University of Rochester has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,879 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 61% of employees would recommend working at University of Rochester to a friend and 43% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about University of Rochester have been left by employees working as Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Teaching Assistant and PhD Student.

Question 2

Does University of Rochester pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, University of Rochester employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at University of Rochester. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at University of Rochester?

Accepted Answer

61% of University of Rochester employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated University of Rochester 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at University of Rochester?

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Research Assistant (107), Teaching Assistant (61), Graduate Research Assistant (53), Graduate Student (47), PhD Student (31), Administrative Assistant (21), PhD Graduate Student (19), Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (17), Graduate Teaching Assistant (15), Undergraduate Research Assistant (14), Lab Technician (13), Postdoctoral Research Associate (13), Assistant Professor (11), Research Associate (11), Programme Analyst (10)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at University of Rochester according to real employee reviews?

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"Benefits are great and very reasonable for employee contribution." ((in 167 reviews)); "Great people and very flexible" ((in 104 reviews)); "Good work life balance with kids" ((in 32 reviews)); "Great coworkers and staff." ((in 32 reviews)); "flexible hours (mostly)" ((in 31 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at University of Rochester according to real employee reviews?

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"Pay is low and requires you to have a side gig to make ends meet." ((in 157 reviews)); "The parking is expensive and can be quite a walk if you work on the River campus." ((in 55 reviews)); "Biggest complaint is low salaries compared to the time and energy you're expected to devote." ((in 55 reviews)); "Unprofessional environment poor management" ((in 28 reviews)); "Senior leadership is not supportive and out of touch." ((in 15 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about University of Rochester layoffs in 2026?

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed University of Rochester locations?

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Rochester, New York, Henrietta, Rochester, East Rochester, Newark, Chicago, Blacksburg, Saint Louis, Buffalo, Hornell, Elmira, Wappingers Falls, Canandaigua, Churchville, Fairport, Penfield, Pittsford, Rush, Rochester, Washington, San Antonio, Southington, Pittsburgh, Rochester, Amesbury, Boston, Needham, Wellesley, Rochester Hills

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