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On average, employees at Columbia University give their company a 4.1 rating out of 5.0 - which is 5% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. The happiest Columbia University employees are Research Scientists submitting an average rating of 4.8 and Administrative Assistants with a rating of 4.6.

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4.1
Average Rating
(based on 149 Columbia University Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
4.1
Growth Opportunities
3.7
People You Work With
4.5
Person You Work For
4.5
Rewards You Receive
3.8
Support You Get
4.2
Way You Work
4.3
Work Setting
4.0
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Director of IT

"I enjoyed working there and I would recommend to others."

What do you like about working at Columbia University?

"Science, work challenges, opportunity to work on exciting projects and the ability IMPACT."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Work hard, be honest and look for opportunities to improve and impact."

What don't you like about working at Columbia University?

"Hands off approach of the Managers and Executives."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"To focus on emerging technologies that can improve patient care."

Technical Support Engineer

What do you like about working at Columbia University?

"It was my 1st IT job so it was very challenging. I enjoyed the people and the work we were doing. After 9-11 we were heavily involved in the treatment of the people that were down there when the attack happened."

What don't you like about working at Columbia University?

"I did not like that I was laid off right before I was able to get a raise and a pension."

Dental Receptionist

"Wonderful company to work for."

What do you like about working at Columbia University?

"Helping people, and working in a medical office."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Good luck on the interview."

What don't you like about working at Columbia University?

"It was the perfect job. I had no problem."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Good company."

Web Developer

"Great place to work."

Financial Analyst

"An excellent place to work, grow, and spend your entire career."

What do you like about working at Columbia University?

"The professional and efficient nature of this organization was ideal. It was great knowing what was expected and having all the tools and resources available to accomplish the work."

What don't you like about working at Columbia University?

"There was no opportunity, in my division, to work overtime. It was good not to have to take work home, but we were not allowed if we wanted to. I didn't like leaving things for the next day that could have been completed with a couple extra hours."

Field Engineer

"You learn a lot."

Coding Coordinator

What do you like about working at Columbia University?

"The benefit package."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Make sure you come with your A game."

What don't you like about working at Columbia University?

"Cost of living increments are virtually non-existent."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Nepotism may not always be the best way to go when looking for new staff."

Senior Development Officer

"Great!"

What do you like about working at Columbia University?

"Excellent benefits; fine organization!"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Experience is important."

What don't you like about working at Columbia University?

"The difficulty in finding a similar organization having moved out of the area of CU."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep doing what you are doing!"

Web Developer

"Good place to work for a balance of work and social life."

Technical Service Specialist

What do you like about working at Columbia University?

"Team work, school environment, co-workers."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Being yourself and have a good sense of humor."

What don't you like about working at Columbia University?

"Benefits."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Adding some type of benefits."

Research Staff Assistant

"Great learning opportunity but not the most invigorating work experience."

What do you like about working at Columbia University?

"Interaction with the student body and the opportunity for broadening cultural and educational horizons."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be yourself."

What don't you like about working at Columbia University?

"Wasn't able to use my abilities and talents to their full potential."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be more responsible when dealing with occupational safety hazards."

Graduate Research Fellow

"Great place to develop."

Consulting Statistician

"Good place to work."

Creative Director

"It was a very good working experience. I learned a lot and could balance personal life with the job well."

Clerk

"A very good experience and learned how to multitask."

Columbia University Reviews FAQs

Is Columbia University a good company to work for?

Columbia University has an overall rating of 4.1 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 149 Columbia University Review Ratings left anonymously by Columbia University employees, which is 5% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 97% of employees would recommend working at Columbia University.

Does Columbia University pay their employees well?

Columbia University employees earn $50,000 annually on average, or $24 per hour, which is 24% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 60 Columbia University employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Columbia University Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at Columbia University?

97% of employees would recommend working at Columbia University with the overall rating of 4.1 out of 5. Employees also rated Columbia University 4.1 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.8 for Rewards You Receive, 3.7 for Growth Opportunities and 4.2 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at Columbia University?

According to our data, the highest paying job at Columbia University is a Chief Administrative Officer at $222,000 annually. Browse Columbia University Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at Columbia University?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at Columbia University is a Associate at $3,000 annually. Browse Columbia University Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at Columbia University?

According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at Columbia University to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.

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