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On average, employees at Iowa State University give their company a 4.4 rating out of 5.0 - which is 12% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. The happiest Iowa State University employees are Postdoctoral Research Associates submitting an average rating of 5.0 and Research Associates with a rating of 4.9.

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4.4
Average Rating
(based on 88 Iowa State University Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
4.4
Growth Opportunities
3.8
People You Work With
4.7
Person You Work For
4.7
Rewards You Receive
4.0
Support You Get
4.4
Way You Work
4.5
Work Setting
4.3
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"The experience gained working at Iowa State, provided me with the networking needed to persue other companies."
Posted 12 years ago in Ames, IA
Lecturer

"Great place to work."

What do you like about working at Iowa State University?

"Great enviroment to work."

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

"Not a thing, highly recommend."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Manage your money better, so you don't have to lay people off."

EHS Specialist

"Internship (fire safety)."

What do you like about working at Iowa State University?

"Students, staff, and the environment."

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

"Less work and it was good for internship."

Research Assistant

"Fun and interesting work with bright researchers."

General Laborer

"Bad student job."

Director of Sales

"Great place to work!"

Graduate Assistant

"Nice work environment, since I am working as graduate assistant, I only interact with my professor."

What do you like about working at Iowa State University?

"Nice people around."

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

"I like this place."

Iowa State University Employee

"Good student life, intellectual atmosphere in the sciences."

Postdoctoral Research Associate

What do you like about working at Iowa State University?

"Excellent place to raise a family and begin on a track for a long-lasting career in virology, immunology, vaccine research and development and animal health diagnostics."

Research Assistant

"Its a great place but the turnover rate is fairly high with most students only working there for about 2-3 years and then graduating"

What do you like about working at Iowa State University?

"Hours are amazing with a come in and get your work done at your own pace when you have the time to work, which is great with a all over the place class schedule."

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

"Be passionate about computer security and be willing to teach yourself things so you can accomplish the tasks at hand."

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

"A lot of last minute jobs that normally require 3 days minimum to do, and only be given 1 day to do it all in."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I love the guys who manage me, its the super boss that expects miracles from us."

Research Assistant

"I was a grduate student therefore the salary was small but the benefit was great becuse it helped with tuition fees."

What do you like about working at Iowa State University?

"As a grduate student and research assistant I was able to do statistical analysis and data collection. I liked my professors and it is a good and freindly environment."

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

"The salary may not be high but it is a good work environment. Consider mental peace more than salary."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"It was one of the best places to work."

Research Assistant

"Learning experience."

Postdoctoral Research Associate

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

"If you're prepared and you know your field you may get a job here."

Project Manager
Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 3.9 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Iowa State University Employee
Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 4.9 / 5 Work Setting 4.8 / 5
Support You Get 3.9 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3.8 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 3.1 / 5 Way You Work 3.8 / 5
Treasurer
Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5

Iowa State University Reviews FAQs

Is Iowa State University a good company to work for?

Iowa State University has an overall rating of 4.4 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 88 Iowa State University Review Ratings left anonymously by Iowa State University employees, which is 13% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 100% of employees would recommend working at Iowa State University.

Does Iowa State University pay their employees well?

Iowa 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. 36 Iowa State University employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Iowa State University Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at Iowa State University?

100% of employees would recommend working at Iowa State University with the overall rating of 4.4 out of 5. Employees also rated Iowa State University 4.4 out of 5 for Company Culture, 4.0 for Rewards You Receive, 3.8 for Growth Opportunities and 4.4 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at Iowa State University?

According to our data, the highest paying job at Iowa State University is a Webmaster at $110,000 annually. Browse Iowa State University Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at Iowa State University?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at Iowa State University is a Library Aide at $14,000 annually. Browse Iowa State University Salaries by Job Profile.

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

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

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