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Industry: Colleges and Universities · HQ: Knoxville, TN

University of Tennessee Employee Job Reviews in the United States

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On average, employees at University of Tennessee give their company a 4.0 rating out of 5.0 - which is 3% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. The happiest University of Tennessee employees are Graduate Research Assistants submitting an average rating of 4.6 and Research Assistants with a rating of 4.0.

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4.0
Average Rating
(based on 46 University of Tennessee Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
3.8
Growth Opportunities
3.5
People You Work With
4.4
Person You Work For
4.3
Rewards You Receive
3.7
Support You Get
4.0
Way You Work
4.2
Work Setting
3.9
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Graduate Research Assistant
in Knoxville, TN

"Good as it gets as a graduate student."

Administrator

What do you like about working at University of Tennessee?

"The credit hours that was given to me."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Nothing, they were professors"

Company-Industry Rating Comparison

4.0
University of Tennessee (52)
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)
Exercise Physiologist
in Knoxville, TN

"An enjoyable place to work but the pay is horrible compared to other hospitals."

What do you like about working at University of Tennessee?

"The people and the benefits package"

What don't you like about working at University of Tennessee?

"The lousy pay"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"More, strict guidelines"

Design Technician
in Knoxville, TN

"Come to U.T. only if you just need a J-O-B"

What do you like about working at University of Tennessee?

"Are able to aquire sick/leave time quickly if you report to work responsibly."

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

"Consider another employer if at all possible"

What don't you like about working at University of Tennessee?

"They do not compensate me adequately for what skills I use on their behalf. I was hired as a machinist and I do plumbing, moving, rigging,carpentry, some electrical, you name it, i've probably had to do it."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Organize some sort of central receiving for the entire campus."

Graduate Research Assistant
in Knoxville, TN

"Good experience to work there."

Library Assistant
in Chattanooga, TN

"I learnt a lot about different books, people and my knowledge improved because of data entry work which I also did while working as an assistant."

What do you like about working at University of Tennessee?

"I was a student and also working in the library. I was happy working here and also maintaining time as my job would start sharp 8am everyday."

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

"Its a nice place to learn new things and also implement it"

What don't you like about working at University of Tennessee?

"I could not work again the next semester as they were not hiring people"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Could you please hire other international individuals for the job now."

Research Associate
in Memphis, TN
Person You Work For 4.8 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3.1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1.7 / 5
Company Culture 3.3 / 5 Way You Work 4.1 / 5
Graduate Research Assistant
in Knoxville, TN
Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4.8 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3.8 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.3 / 5
Company Culture 4.4 / 5 Way You Work 4.3 / 5
Programmer
in Cookeville, TN
Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4.4 / 5
Support You Get 4.5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3.1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1.4 / 5
Company Culture 3.2 / 5 Way You Work 4.6 / 5
Programmer
in Cookeville, TN
Person You Work For 4.5 / 5 People You Work With 4.6 / 5 Work Setting 4.6 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2.1 / 5
Company Culture 3.1 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Research Assistant
in Cookeville, TN
Person You Work For 3.8 / 5 People You Work With 3.3 / 5 Work Setting 3.1 / 5
Support You Get 4.3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2.7 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2.6 / 5
Company Culture 3.3 / 5 Way You Work 4.3 / 5
Medical Assistant
Person You Work For 4.7 / 5 People You Work With 4.6 / 5 Work Setting 4.5 / 5
Support You Get 4.6 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.7 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.6 / 5
Company Culture 4.6 / 5 Way You Work 4.6 / 5
Postdoctoral Research Associate
in Knoxville, TN
Person You Work For 4.7 / 5 People You Work With 4.5 / 5 Work Setting 4.3 / 5
Support You Get 4.4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.5 / 5
Company Culture 4.4 / 5 Way You Work 4.4 / 5
Coordinator

"Very enjoyable work/learning experience."

Person You Work For 4.7 / 5 People You Work With 4.6 / 5 Work Setting 4.7 / 5
Support You Get 4.5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.8 / 5
Company Culture 3.6 / 5 Way You Work 4.7 / 5
Research Assistant
in Knoxville, TN
Person You Work For 4.8 / 5 People You Work With 4.8 / 5 Work Setting 4.9 / 5
Support You Get 3.9 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2.1 / 5
Company Culture 3.9 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5

University of Tennessee Reviews FAQs

Is University of Tennessee a good company to work for?

University of Tennessee has an overall rating of 4.0 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 46 University of Tennessee Review Ratings left anonymously by University of Tennessee employees, which is 3% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 98% of employees would recommend working at University of Tennessee.

Does University of Tennessee pay their employees well?

University of Tennessee 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 University of Tennessee employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find University of Tennessee Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at University of Tennessee?

98% of employees would recommend working at University of Tennessee with the overall rating of 4.0 out of 5. Employees also rated University of Tennessee 3.8 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.7 for Rewards You Receive, 3.5 for Growth Opportunities and 4.0 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at University of Tennessee?

According to our data, the highest paying job at University of Tennessee is a Associate Professor at $120,000 annually. Browse University of Tennessee Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at University of Tennessee?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at University of Tennessee is a IT Intern at $6,000 annually. Browse University of Tennessee Salaries by Job Profile.

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

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

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