Is Upstate Medical University a good company to work for?

Upstate Medical University has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 421 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 77% of employees would recommend working at Upstate Medical University to a friend and 76% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Upstate Medical University have been left by employees working as Registered Nurse, BSN , Graduate Research Assistant and Registered Nurse .

Does Upstate Medical University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Upstate Medical University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Upstate Medical University. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Upstate Medical University?

77% of Upstate Medical University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Upstate Medical University 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Upstate Medical University?

Registered Nurse (44) , Graduate Research Assistant (11) , Registered Nurse, BSN (10) , Resident Physician (10) , Certified Pharmacy Technician (4) , Graduate Student (4) , Manager (4) , Physician Assistant (4) , Professor (4) , Research Assistant (4) , Senior Research Support Specialist (4) , Staff RN (4) , Undergraduate Research Assistant (4) , Administrative Assistant (3) , Medical Technologist (3)

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

"It was ok and good benefits" ((in 66 reviews)); "Great people to work with." ((in 12 reviews)); "It was a great work environment." ((in 7 reviews)); "Opportunity and Lifestyle are good." ((in 6 reviews)); "Flexible scheduling" ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Pay is low and you will feel the pinch" ((in 18 reviews)); "The poor management and communication" ((in 16 reviews)); "Parking is expensive and can be far from" ((in 13 reviews)); "Salary was low for work and effort required" ((in 9 reviews)); "Long hours due to staffing after the pandemic started." ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Upstate Medical University layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Upstate Medical University locations?

Syracuse , East Syracuse , North Syracuse , Auburn , Cortland , New York , Brewerton , Camillus , Clay , Fayetteville , Fulton , Watertown , Syracuse , Denver , Philadelphia , Sterling Heights , DeWitt , Kansas City

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4.0

77% would recommend to a friend

(391 total reviews)

Gregory L. Eastwood

79% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.4

Senior management

Upstate Medical University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 391 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Upstate Medical University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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391 reviews

5.0

Dec 4, 2020

Great benefits for state employees

Intraoperative neuromonitoring technologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Benefits for state employees

Cons

Lack of leadership can be frustrating

1.0

Nov 29, 2020

Lack of support

Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay and benefits with retirement pension

Cons

Administration does not support nursing staff

5.0

Nov 18, 2020

Great place!

Diagnostic radiologic technologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay is much better than surrounding hospitals (at least in radiology) The benefits are fantastic. Time off/health insurance/pension The unions are strong, you will not be abused.

Cons

Just with any government entity you'll run into lots of bureaucracy.

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