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On average, employees at California State University give their company a 4.2 rating out of 5.0 - which is 7% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. The happiest California State University employees are Professors submitting an average rating of 4.8 and Math Tutors with a rating of 4.7.

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4.2
Average Rating
(based on 168 California State University Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
4.2
Growth Opportunities
3.5
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
4.4
Work Setting
4.3
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"I have been working with University Housing and Food Services, California State University, Chico since last 8 months and all the employees are very friendly and co-operative. The work environment is very nice. I am glad that I work with UHFS."
Posted 10 years ago in Chico, CA
Computing Consultant

"Long lasting friendship with fellow employees"

What do you like about working at California State University?

"My co-workers and my boss."

What don't you like about working at California State University?

"Pace is sometimes too slow!"

Educational Career Advisor

"My experience was very positive at California State University, Long Beach."

What do you like about working at California State University?

"The students."

What don't you like about working at California State University?

"The pay."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Additional perks and appreciation."

Company-Industry Rating Comparison

4.2
California State University (253)

4.9 Highest Rated in this Industry is Northwest Missouri State University (6)
2.9 Lowest Rated in this Industry is Vatterott College (8)
4.0 Average of All Companies in this Industry (12,293)
Engineering Research Assistant

"Excellent."

What do you like about working at California State University?

"Networking."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Nice place to be at."

Adjunct Math Instructor

What do you like about working at California State University?

"Fun and enjoyable classes."

What don't you like about working at California State University?

"Too far to drive in the morning rush hour."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Great management."

Research Assistant

"Excellent at the least."

What do you like about working at California State University?

"Experience."

What don't you like about working at California State University?

"Wages."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"More projects."

Technology Consultant

"Working as a Technology Consultant, in the Henry Madden Library, California State University."

What do you like about working at California State University?

"Flexible hours, and no undue pressure. An opportunity to try out different things, and also working simultaneously on a number of projects."

Student Assistant

"It was a good job."

What don't you like about working at California State University?

"I didn't work with the public."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"They were great management."

Multimedia Lab Assistant

"It was an amazing experience."

What do you like about working at California State University?

"Worked well while I was attending school."

What don't you like about working at California State University?

"Wasn't reimbursed for expenses"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Answer the phone!"

Teaching Assistant

"I can't review working at CSUSB as a real career since I was only a teaching assistant."

What do you like about working at California State University?

"I was a student at the time, so it was convenient to work on campus."

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

"To be a teaching assistant, first, become a graduate student. Second, get to know the professors. Third, find one that needs a TA. It is that simple."

What don't you like about working at California State University?

"I didn't have any complaints. I thought the pay was fine considering the simplicity of the tasks I had to do."

ITS Network Analyst

"I learn a lot of technical skill from this job."

What do you like about working at California State University?

"I can learn a lot of technical skill from this job. My supervisor is very nice person."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"They are very smart and technical people."

Workstation Technician

"Join the Union, you'll never be fired and that's the problem."

What do you like about working at California State University?

"It was a great learning opportunity. CSUMB had been setup with IT as the backbone from the beginning. As such, managing and deploying technology was intuitive."

What don't you like about working at California State University?

"The mentality that employees would develop after joining the union and working for more than a year. The idea that, I'm a union worker, you can't tell me to do more than what's in my job description!"

Lab Intern

What do you like about working at California State University?

"Opportunities are great! There is no limit to growth factor."

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

"Go for it! It's totally worth it to work there."

What don't you like about working at California State University?

"I liked everything about it."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"None! I was not micromanaged and management was always there to help out in every way possible. There was never a question that was pushed back on me."

Research Analyst

"Just right."

What do you like about working at California State University?

"Good life work balance, great colleagues and good atmosphere."

What don't you like about working at California State University?

"Salary not competitive enough."

Procurement Coordinator

"Good place to work if you're going to school there."

Technician

"Excellent place to work. Excellent co-workers."

What do you like about working at California State University?

"Working was an excellent experience. Everyone works as a team."

What don't you like about working at California State University?

"I don't dislike anything. It is an excellent place to work."

California State University Reviews FAQs

Is California State University a good company to work for?

California State University has an overall rating of 4.2 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 168 California State University Review Ratings left anonymously by California State University employees, which is 8% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 98% of employees would recommend working at California State University.

Does California State University pay their employees well?

California State University employees earn $30,000 annually on average, or $14 per hour, which is 55% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 27 California State University employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find California State University Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at California State University?

98% of employees would recommend working at California State University with the overall rating of 4.2 out of 5. Employees also rated California State University 4.2 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.8 for Rewards You Receive, 3.5 for Growth Opportunities and 4.2 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at California State University?

According to our data, the highest paying job at California State University is a Senior Supervisor at $191,000 annually. Browse California State University Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at California State University?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at California State University is a Signing Agent at $4,000 annually. Browse California State University Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at California State University?

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

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