Does Washburn University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Washburn University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Washburn University. This rating has decreased by 11% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Washburn University?

65% of Washburn University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Washburn University 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Washburn University?

Assistant Professor (6) , Lecturer (5) , Assistant Director (4) , Office Assistant (4) , Adjunct Instructor (3) , Associate Professor (3) , Director (3) , Marketing Assistant (3) , Police Officer (2)

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

"Great people in the social sciences." ((in 8 reviews)); "The benefits at Washburn are amazing." ((in 8 reviews)); "Great staff and environment !" ((in 6 reviews)); "Great work environment." ((in 5 reviews)); "Small campus, easy to become involved" ((in 4 reviews))

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

"pay in higher education is low" ((in 15 reviews)); "Hard to grow, move up, salaries are not great for every department" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Washburn University locations?

Topeka , Lawrence , Kansas City , Washburn

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4.2

65% would recommend to a friend

(104 total reviews)

Jerry Farley

48% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Culture & values

3.2

Senior management

3.2

Career opportunities

3.0

Compensation and benefits

Washburn University has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 104 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Washburn University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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104 reviews

5.0

Jul 18, 2025

Love Washburn

Assistant director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good leadership, good people, good benefits

Cons

Silos, some departments are stuck in old ways

4.0

Jun 20, 2025

Great Work Environment

Assistant director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture with faculty and staff who care about students' success.

Cons

There are limited opportunities for promotion.

3.0

May 15, 2025

Great People

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The People and the Students,

Cons

Salary is not comparable to public K12 schools

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