Is Wright State University a good company to work for?

Wright State University has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 602 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 57% of employees would recommend working at Wright State University to a friend and 38% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Wright State University have been left by employees working as Teaching Assistant , Graduate Research Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant .

Does Wright State University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Wright State University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Wright State University. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Wright State University?

57% of Wright State University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Wright State University 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Wright State University?

Graduate Research Assistant (36) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (34) , Research Assistant (17) , Teaching Assistant (13) , Professor (8) , Graduate Assistant (7) , Office Assistant (7) , Research Associate (6) , Assistant Professor (5) , Associate Professor (5) , Instructor (5) , Program Coordinator (5) , Student Worker (5) , Tutor (5) , Adjunct Faculty (4)

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

"Benefits are great!" ((in 30 reviews)); "The flexible hours are good and am able to flex time working on or off campus." ((in 21 reviews)); "Great staff to work with" ((in 19 reviews)); "Good work environment and colleagues." ((in 15 reviews)); "Great environment to work in." ((in 11 reviews))

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

"Their HR department is incompetent and their pay is so low." ((in 38 reviews)); "Salary is low but this is similar for most of the university" ((in 14 reviews)); "Bad management and administration decisions" ((in 12 reviews)); "Administrative leadership lacks experience, ability to handle contraction of industry while continuing to motivate employees." ((in 6 reviews)); "University policies make getting a raise impossible." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Wright State University layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Wright State University locations?

Dayton , Fairborn , Celina , Beavercreek , Boston , Edison , Chicago Ridge , Orland Park , Union Hall , Sterling , Garden City , New York , Midland , Apex , Irving , Morgantown , Memphis , Fort Wayne , Lebanon , Troy , Aberdeen Proving Ground

Wright State University reviews

3.6

57% would recommend to a friend

(529 total reviews)

Susan Edwards

62% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

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Wright State University has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 529 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Wright State University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

529 reviews

3.0

Oct 25, 2015

Anytown U.S.A.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

union membership; reasonable class sizes; reasonable service requirements

Cons

student body is not very diverse; Dayton has limited opportunities; open-enrollment campus

2.0

Oct 22, 2015

Administrative Specialist

Administrative specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The students and staff are amazing to with. The mission of the university aligns precisely with my values. Some departments offer great flexibility while others not so much.

Cons

The actions of the administration do not always align with the mission and Wright Way policies so it can be confusing to follow policies and procedures. The administration and Human Resources department do not stay up on market pay and many supervisors give a straight across-the-board raise to everyone in the department (but its been 1.5%-3% per year for the past 10 years so new hires will have a very hard time to get to market wages. Very little incentives for experience and getting a higher education once you are in the position but the free tuition gives you a chance to gain your degree and apply for higher paying jobs. You will not see an increase in pay for any degree you attain while in your current position though. So much for practicing what you value (a degree should get a small raise but not at Wright State).

5.0

Oct 1, 2015

Research Intern

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are excellent Resources to find a part time on campus

Cons

No cons for wright state university

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