Question 1

Is Clemson University a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Clemson University has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 2,025 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 87% of employees would recommend working at Clemson University to a friend and 62% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Clemson University have been left by employees working as Intern, Graduate Assistant and Student Worker.

Question 2

Does Clemson University pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Clemson University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Clemson University. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Clemson University?

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87% of Clemson University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Clemson University 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Clemson University?

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Graduate Research Assistant (193), Research Assistant (97), Graduate Teaching Assistant (96), Graduate Assistant (53), Graduate Student (31), Teaching Assistant (31), Postdoctoral Fellow (26), Student Assistant (24), Intern (23), Lecturer (21), Administrative Assistant (19), Research Associate (17), Resident Assistant (17), Assistant Professor (14), Undergraduate Research Assistant (14)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Clemson University according to real employee reviews?

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"Great people to work around and learn from" ((in 133 reviews)); "Very organized and flexible hours" ((in 56 reviews)); "Friendly staff and worked alongside chiefs of staff the university including the President's staff." ((in 53 reviews)); "Beautiful campus and area" ((in 48 reviews)); "Great benefits (insurance and PTO)" ((in 46 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Clemson University according to real employee reviews?

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"Pay is low and hours allowed are also low." ((in 139 reviews)); "Low salary and some unnecessary bureaucracy" ((in 49 reviews)); "Parking and services for the university is horrible." ((in 29 reviews)); "Low compensation relative to the marketplace" ((in 11 reviews)); "not easy to work while taking classes as this work can pile up and or be a lot at times." ((in 10 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Clemson University layoffs in 2026?

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Clemson University locations?

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Clemson, Greenville, Charleston, Anderson, Columbia, Seneca, North Charleston, Florence, Georgetown, Greensboro, Minneapolis, Aiken, Central, Spartanburg, Moorestown, Chicago, Saratoga Springs, New York, Detroit, Washington, Gastonia, Greenville, College Station, Houston, Kingsport, Los Gatos, Denver, Fort Collins, Mercer Island, Seattle

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