Is Yale University a good company to work for?

Yale University has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 3,369 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 79% of employees would recommend working at Yale University to a friend and 69% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Yale University have been left by employees working as Student Research Assistant , Teaching Assistant and Intern .

Does Yale University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Yale University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Yale University. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Yale University?

79% of Yale University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Yale University 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Yale University?

Research Assistant (198) , Postdoctoral Associate (124) , Graduate Student (84) , Associate Research Scientist (83) , Postdoctoral Research Associate (83) , PhD Student (81) , Postdoctoral Fellow (76) , PhD Graduate Student (45) , Graduate Research Assistant (44) , Research Associate (42) , Student Worker (41) , Postgraduate Associate (36) , Teaching Assistant (30) , Researcher (29) , Senior Administrative Assistant (29)

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

"Benefits are great for employee and employee family" ((in 352 reviews)); "Hires only very intelligent people; great monetary and non" ((in 181 reviews)); "Great colleagues to work with" ((in 85 reviews)); "Yale Center for Teaching and Learning is very accessible and hours are flexible." ((in 74 reviews)); "Great opportunities to network with laboratory and medical research personnel." ((in 43 reviews))

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

"Low salaries as compared to other institutions" ((in 100 reviews)); "Poor management impedes staff productivity and efficiency." ((in 47 reviews)); "New Haven is a small city" ((in 25 reviews)); "You’re supervised by other students, who are often not the best managers" ((in 20 reviews)); "Poor leadership if you aren't "the chosen one"" ((in 16 reviews))

What are employees saying about Yale University layoffs in 2026?

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

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Yale University reviews

4.2

79% would recommend to a friend

(3,082 total reviews)

Maurie McInnis

78% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Work/Life balance

4.0

Career opportunities

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Senior management

Yale University has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 3,082 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Yale 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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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

3.0

Jul 18, 2009

Yale:great, New Haven: not so great

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A wealthy private university has plenty of positive externalities! Generous healthcare, a great library, gym, athletic facilities and smart people all around!

Cons

Not much else in city, outside options rather limited. Even part-time non-Yale work for family is difficult to find. Need to drive to go anywhere.

4.0

Jun 12, 2009

Good place with few surprises

Postdoctoral fellow

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people are the are probably the greatest thing about this place. Everyone is welcoming, smart, helpful, and easy going. The Ivy league attitude is not an issue here, at least among the bio grad school students and profs.

Cons

Surprisingly, maintenance of buildings, computer connection, etc. is very inefficient. OML building in particular seems to be left behind with respect to upgrades and general working environment upkeep. Takes forever to get anything fixed - light bulbs, wireless, cubicles, ... . Seems that there is no structure regarding maintenance.

4.0

May 31, 2009

Fun place to work that can stagnate

Lecturer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Wonderful atmosphere, excellent benefits, appealing culture and environment as well as many services to take advantage of. Smart people, without a strong emphasis on profit.

Cons

Large bureaucracy at times, which can be slow to act. Authority from the top can seem distant or aimless. Lower salary than private sector.

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