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 17 reviews)); "The benefits are great and the landscaping is pretty nice." ((in 11 reviews)); "Faculty, staff, and students are friendly." ((in 9 reviews)); "flexible hours for a full" ((in 6 reviews)); "Flexible schedule" ((in 5 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

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

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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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186 reviews

4.0

Mar 5, 2014

Ever Evolving

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Bates is a good environment to work in with good benefits and decent pay if you have been there a number of years.

Cons

Starting pay for non salaried employees is low making it difficult to hire full time employees with desired qualifications.

4.0

Mar 2, 2014

The atmosphere at Bates College is one of positive personal achievement.

Assistant field hockey and basketball coach

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Pros

There are many resources and connections at Bates College if one wants or needs to use them. The campus feels friendly and welcoming the moment you step on its grounds, and the staff from the grounds keepers to the professors exude the same...

Cons

One of the down sides of working at Bates College is finding housing on or near the campus. Finding full-time employment can be difficult as well for more recent college graduates.

4.0

Jan 29, 2014

Assistant Dean in the Admissions for 4 years

Assistant dean of admissions

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Business Outlook

Pros

Comfortable work environment with strong opportunity to grow/learn in the industry.

Cons

Not much of a social life outside of work.

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Ever Evolving

The atmosphere at Bates College is one of positive personal achievement.

Assistant Dean in the Admissions for 4 years

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