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      Washington State University reviews

      3.7

      62% would recommend to a friend

      (1,834 total reviews)

      Kirk Schulz

      41% approve of CEO

      43% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.8

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.8

      Work/Life balance

      3.5

      Culture & values

      3.3

      Senior management

      3.2

      Compensation and benefits

      3.2

      Career opportunities

      Washington State University has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,834 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Washington State 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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      2K reviews
      2.0
      Apr 8, 2024

      Not Recommended

      Associate director, alumni relations
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Stimulating academic environment. Wonderful co-workers who are very dedicated to the university. Strong spirit of community among alumni. Stable employer with excellent benefits and retirement package.

      Cons

      Salaries are well behind market. No reward for good job performance. Highly political environment where the success of your department depends on which top administrators like your Director. No opportunities for advancement except to leave your current job, regardless of your job performance. HR office that openly discourages promotion from within. Highly bloated administration structure.

      2.0
      Mar 26, 2024

      "It's supposed to be uncomfortable"

      Graduate research assistant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Health insurance covers costs of doc visits, and prescription prices are reasonable. Student fees pay for a gym membership during fall and spring semesters.

      Cons

      Cost of living outpaced fixed salaries between 2018-2024. Only received a single 2% raise in 6 years. Salary is based on 20 hour week pay schedule, classifying graduate students as "part time," despite being obligated to work 50-60 hours a week. Most grad students in my department get groceries from the local food bank, and many often skip meals to make ends meet. We formally brought these cost of living concerns to our department head, are were told "this is how things are." Health insurance has a $500 deductible for ER visits, and has a $7000 maximum. You will likely live in a slum close to campus with other grad students so you can walk to work, because all WSU employees must pay for parking,and grad students do not receive a reduced cost benefit. No PTO, and federal holidays are given at the discretion of your PI.

      4.0
      Mar 23, 2024

      Good place to work generally, but could improve

      Senior communications coordinator
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great team immediately work with. Wonderful faculty and researchers. Good vacation/health benefits.

      Cons

      Top leadership currently is very weak. Comms needs better coordination across the university and more accountability/standards. Pay is lagging behind other universities.

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