Does Bates College pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Bates College employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Bates College. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Bates College?

94% of Bates College employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Bates College 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.6 for culture and values and 4.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Bates College?

Research Assistant (10) , Teaching Assistant (8) , Administrative Assistant (5) , Associate Director (5) , Math Tutor (5) , Student Worker (5) , Tutor (5) , Undergraduate Research Assistant (3) , Academic Tutor (2) , Ecorep (2) , Junior Advisor (2) , Office Assistant (2) , Peer Writing Tutor (2) , Residence Life (2) , Senior Systems Administrator (2)

What are the pros of working at Bates College according to real employee reviews?

"great people and great atmosphere!" ((in 16 reviews)); "The benefits are great and the landscaping is pretty nice." ((in 10 reviews)); "Faculty, staff, and students are friendly." ((in 8 reviews)); "flexible hours for a full" ((in 6 reviews)); "Flexible schedule" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Bates College according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is minimum wage and you're lucky if you get 8+ hours per week" ((in 9 reviews)); "Most positions offered low salaries and part time hours." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Bates College layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Bates College layoffs and their outlook for job security at Bates College in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Bates College locations?

Lewiston , New York , Portland , Lovettsville , Chelsea , Sabattus , Vail , Tacoma , Boston , Chelmsford

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Bates College reviews

4.6

94% would recommend to a friend

(186 total reviews)

A. Clayton Spencer

90% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.6

Culture & values

4.6

Diversity & inclusion

4.5

Work/Life balance

4.4

Career opportunities

4.3

Senior management

3.9

Compensation and benefits

Bates College has an employee rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 186 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Bates College employee rating is 23% above average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

186 reviews

3.0

May 18, 2017

Bates Student

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great academics, prepares you for work world, good professors

Cons

Small school, small town, no business major

5.0

Apr 23, 2017

On campus job

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Helpful while pursuing a bachelors degree.

Cons

More of a work-study than a "job", but helpful while in college.

5.0

Apr 20, 2017

Student

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great faculty, small class sizes, personal connection with peers and professors. Good dining hall.Lots of opportunities to learn and try new things, many resources.

Cons

Remote location in Lewiston Maine, the endowment of the college is small compared to similar schools. The gym is old and the machines do not always work.

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Jobs at Bates College

Catering Waitstaff (On-Call)

College Store Clerk - On Call

Catering Delivery Attendant