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?

"Great benefits and they will give you a discount on tuition for your kids." ((in 25 reviews)); "Flexible hours and working conditions." ((in 21 reviews)); "Good work environment and colleagues." ((in 16 reviews)); "I work with the best team of coworkers and great students with very little politics; in my experience, everyone gets along well." ((in 15 reviews)); "Friendly staff that always go beyond" ((in 15 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 39 reviews)); "Salary is low but this is similar for most of the university" ((in 12 reviews)); "Bad management and administration decisions" ((in 11 reviews)); "Low salary and no raises" ((in 9 reviews)); "Lack of good communication and direction." ((in 3 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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (529 reviews)

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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

1.0

Mar 6, 2023

Higher Ed is Struggling

Associate professor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Wonderful peers, staff colleagues, and people doing the work with students.

Cons

Like many HE institutions boards are dictating the direction of the university instead of data. If you are in Humanities or Social Science WSU ranks you at the bottom of the pile for pay and general support. The higher level administrators have created a depressing and demoralizing environment for faculty.

5.0

Mar 3, 2023

Great place to work

Instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Innovative Small Strong community Friendly

Cons

Low pay Small city No funds

3.0

Mar 3, 2023

Good coworkers; mediocre management

Graduate teaching assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Generally, professors and teaching assistants sincerely want to help students learn. Also, there is a moderately good sense of camaraderie.

Cons

The pay is painfully poor. Also, teaching assistants haven’t received a raise in at least a decade. Furthermore, teaching assistants routinely work well beyond their 20 hour a week limit. If you are a graduate student, you are unlikely to have time for another job.

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Jobs at Wright State University

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