Question 1

Is West Virginia University a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

West Virginia University has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,479 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 77% of employees would recommend working at West Virginia University to a friend and 48% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about West Virginia University have been left by employees working as Teaching Assistant, Graduate Student and Graduate Assistant.

Question 2

Does West Virginia University pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, West Virginia University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at West Virginia University. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at West Virginia University?

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77% of West Virginia University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated West Virginia University 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at West Virginia University?

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Graduate Research Assistant (133), Graduate Assistant (63), Graduate Teaching Assistant (62), Research Assistant (43), Assistant Professor (31), Student Worker (25), Program Coordinator (19), Graduate Student (18), Associate Professor (15), Teaching Assistant (15), Postdoctoral Fellow (14), Professor (14), Resident Assistant (14), Administrative Assistant (13), Program Assistant (11)

Question 5

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

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"Great people and an awesome staff" ((in 87 reviews)); "good benefits with continuing health care" ((in 57 reviews)); "Comfortable and amazing work enviornment with flexible hours" ((in 38 reviews)); "Good work environment and welcoming of everybody" ((in 29 reviews)); "great coworkers (Econ)" ((in 29 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"Pay is low and not comparable to other employers" ((in 91 reviews)); "Low salary and being a research based institute can lead to some problems" ((in 41 reviews)); "Parking is limited and expensive." ((in 24 reviews)); "Abysmal pay with little to no raises." ((in 10 reviews)); "Poor leadership and lack of resource" ((in 9 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about West Virginia University layoffs in 2026?

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed West Virginia University locations?

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Morgantown, Charleston, New York, Beckley, Parkersburg, Pittsburgh, Fairfax, Martinsburg, Cleveland, Orlando, Salt Lake City, Richmond, Alexandria, Springfield, Washington, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, Becker, Dryfork, Princeton, Madison, Keyser, Hedgesville, Huntington, Kingwood, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Moundsville, Wheeling, Nashville

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