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Washington University
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Industry: Colleges and Universities · HQ: St Louis, MO · https://www.wustl.edu

Washington University Employee Job Reviews in the United States

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On average, employees at Washington University 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 Washington University employees are Research Assistants submitting an average rating of 4.2 and Assistant Professors with a rating of 3.8.

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Average Rating
(based on 67 Washington University Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
4.2
Growth Opportunities
3.6
People You Work With
4.4
Person You Work For
4.2
Rewards You Receive
3.6
Support You Get
4.1
Way You Work
4.3
Work Setting
4.1
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Research Assistant
"Our University actively engages Washington, D.C., and the world. Our location in the heart of Washington places us at the core of U.S. government, policy and law. We sit where the worlds of science, technology, media and the arts converge. Our students and faculty have the unparalleled opportunity to study and work alongside leaders and practitioners in every discipline, to take part in the interchanges that shape our community and the world."
Posted 10 years ago in Washington, DC
Event Technical Supervisor
in Bellingham, WA

"Great employer while in school"

What do you like about working at Washington University?

"Working on campus was ideal for a full-time college student"

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

"I worked too much!"

Computer Lab Aide
in Fredericksburg, VA

"Part time job while attending classes."

What do you like about working at Washington University?

"My job at Mary Washington was a part-time position that allowed me to earn some income while going to school."

Company-Industry Rating Comparison

4.0
Washington University (71)
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)
IT Support Technician
in Fredericksburg, VA

"Working both as a lab aide and as a summer IT worker was easy-going and very educational"

What do you like about working at Washington University?

"UMW is an incredibly warm community, so getting to work with its students and professors was always a pleasure. Mixing in with different IT people from various backgrounds in the field was also a plus, and made for fascinating conversation."

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

"For students: don't do it for extra cash, because you're technically not getting any - do it for the experience and to help out our campus. For professionals: you won't find a friendlier work environment!"

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

"They pay very little to students, and all of what you make is expected to go towards your financial aid. It was also awkward having more than a few supervisors who insisted on things being done the wrong way and who were less educated about IT than even I was at the time!"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Hire more real professionals to guide the students and productivity will soar."

Assistant Professor
in Washington, DC

"I taught in the Business School at the George Washington University"

What do you like about working at Washington University?

"University life, smart colleagues, 3 month summer vacation"

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

"Enjoy teaching"

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

"Declining enrollment, pressure to publish"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Bring in the students, and hold the line on tuition"

Research Assistant
in Saint Louis, MO
Person You Work For 4.9 / 5 People You Work With 4.8 / 5 Work Setting 4.1 / 5
Support You Get 3.9 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3.7 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.4 / 5
Company Culture 4.7 / 5 Way You Work 4.4 / 5
Research Assistant
in Saint Louis, MO
Person You Work For 2.9 / 5 People You Work With 2.9 / 5 Work Setting 3.3 / 5
Support You Get 2.4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2.2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1.9 / 5
Company Culture 1.3 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
Assistant Systems Administrator
in Saint Louis, MO
Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4.5 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 4.5 / 5 Way You Work 4.5 / 5
Postdoctoral Research Associate

"A great place for a passionate scientist."

Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Lab Assistant
in Takoma Park, MD
Person You Work For 4.5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4.4 / 5
Support You Get 4.4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 4.1 / 5
VP of Human Resources
in Washington, DC
Person You Work For 2.5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3.5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Senior Research Technician
Person You Work For 4.8 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4.8 / 5
Support You Get 4.9 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3.1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Research Associate
People You Work With 4.7 / 5 Work Setting 4.7 / 5 Support You Get 4.7 / 5
Rewards You Receive 3.7 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.8 / 5 Company Culture 3.7 / 5
Way You Work 3.7 / 5
Assistant Professor
in Saint Louis, MO
Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 3.9 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1.1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1.2 / 5
Company Culture 2 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Research Assistant
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 4 / 5
Master Patrol Officer
in Washington, DC
Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 3.9 / 5 Work Setting 2.1 / 5
Support You Get 1.7 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1.8 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 2.1 / 5 Way You Work 2.5 / 5

Washington University Reviews FAQs

Is Washington University a good company to work for?

Washington University has an overall rating of 4.0 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 67 Washington University Review Ratings left anonymously by Washington University employees, which is 3% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 94% of employees would recommend working at Washington University.

Does Washington University pay their employees well?

Washington University employees earn $38,000 annually on average, or $18 per hour, which is 42% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 49 Washington University employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Washington University Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at Washington University?

94% of employees would recommend working at Washington University with the overall rating of 4.0 out of 5. Employees also rated Washington University 4.2 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.6 for Rewards You Receive, 3.6 for Growth Opportunities and 4.1 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at Washington University?

According to our data, the highest paying job at Washington University is a CEO at $175,000 annually. Browse Washington University Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at Washington University?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at Washington University is a Graduate Instructor at $12,000 annually. Browse Washington University Salaries by Job Profile.

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

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

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