Is DeVry University a good company to work for?

DeVry University has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 1,509 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 82% of employees would recommend working at DeVry University to a friend and 85% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about DeVry University have been left by employees working as Student Support Advisor I , Tutor and Visiting Professor .

Does DeVry University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DeVry University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DeVry University. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DeVry University?

82% of DeVry University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated DeVry University 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DeVry University?

Admissions Advisor (114) , Student Support Advisor (60) , Admissions Representative (43) , Visiting Professor (41) , Professor (33) , Student Worker (22) , Senior Admissions Advisor (18) , Student Finance Consultant (18) , Associate Professor (17) , Admissions Advisor I (15) , Adjunct Professor (14) , Tutor (13) , Career Advisor (11) , Student Support Advisor I (11) , Advisor (10)

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

"Good benefits and chance to get education for free" ((in 152 reviews)); "Great people at the locations that I worked at and worked with." ((in 82 reviews)); "good pay and flexibility in scheduling" ((in 74 reviews)); "Flexible and great colleagues." ((in 63 reviews)); "Flexible with a great culture" ((in 38 reviews))

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

"management and poor communication of constant changing procedures." ((in 75 reviews)); "Frequent organizational changes and layoffs." ((in 36 reviews)); "We went from 4 directors of admissions to 1, 3 admissions reps were let go, 1 dean has resigned, 3 success coaches resigned all in 1 week, 1 student finance consultant resigned, and the student central manager has resigned also." ((in 28 reviews)); "poor leadership; no direction; leaders more beholden to shareholders than students; senior leadership does not allow implemented changes enough time to take root." ((in 23 reviews)); "Upper management too much micro management.. Lost sight of the focus which is the students ..It is all about making money..& not about the students... extremely brutal to their advisors...if you do not meet your goals.. Marketing is absolutely the worst.." ((in 20 reviews))

What are employees saying about DeVry University layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed DeVry University locations?

Naperville , Chicago , Downers Grove , Columbus , Orlando , Addison , Phoenix , Houston , New York , Philadelphia , Lisle , Atlanta , Pomona , Tinley Park , Arlington , Long Beach , Los Angeles , San Diego , Fremont , Kansas City , Dallas , Irving , Miramar , San Antonio , Indianapolis , Decatur , Wood Dale , Fresno , Denver , Oak Brook

DeVry University reviews

4.3

82% would recommend to a friend

(1,424 total reviews)

Elise Awwad

86% approve of CEO

85% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.2

Culture & values

4.1

Senior management

4.1

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Career opportunities

DeVry University has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,424 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The DeVry University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

1.0

Jul 4, 2025

Over worked, under paid

Advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good amount of PTO. 401k match is good.

Cons

Annual raises are very low and do not keep up with the cost of living. DeVry touts its culture of care, but this only applies to people of a certain pay grade. Advisors are over worked, have no work-life balance due to operating hours, and there's no real recognition for hard work. This position is a glorified call center. Student are permitted to treat colleagues anyway they wish and they are not reprimanded. Opportunities to advance are limited.

DeVry University Response

7mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective as a current colleague. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you find value in our PTO and retirement benefits. We also recognize the concerns you’ve raised and are committed to supporting our colleagues. Hearing directly from you helps us understand where improvements are needed. We encourage you to reach out to HRQuestions so we can learn more and continue strengthening the overall colleague experience.

1.0

Jun 20, 2024

Toxic Leaders

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits and pay is the only pro

Cons

Toxic leaders with no leadership experience; infantilizing staff; micromanaging; microaggressions; playing favorites; constant reports and unnecessary meetings; fearful and stressful environment; pressure to call and enroll students to the point of harassing people to enroll once they inquire; constantly changing and removing programs or creating new ones; you don't want to work here. Worst job and management ever. And they seem to be gaslighting everyone to think they care about DEI and they value their employees but they don't. They don't value personal thought. They push their ideas on you and if you have an outlying opinion, you're out.

1.0

Dec 11, 2023

Toxic work environment

Assistant dean

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Virtual, otherwise no positives. A few good people.

Cons

Every single interaction and every single meeting will include negative colleagues and toxic interactions. The organization is full of people who are master forwarders and delegators.You will not get orientation and the reporting structure is fragmented. Student beware! It really is about the money and enrollment not the quality of the education bring provided.

DeVry University Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your input, as it helps us identify areas for improvement. We're pleased to hear that you've encountered positive interactions with some colleagues. We are however sorry to hear about your experiences with negative and toxic interactions. Our commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment is a top priority, and we take such concerns seriously. We understand that a healthy workplace culture is essential for the well-being and productivity of our colleagues. Your feedback about the reporting structure and orientation is valuable, as we continually strive to enhance our onboarding procedures and overall organizational structure. We want to ensure that all employees, including new hires, feel equipped and supported in their roles. Regarding your concern about the focus on money and enrollment, we want to emphasize that providing quality education is of utmost importance to us. We are dedicated to delivering educational experiences that meet high standards. If you're comfortable, we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your concerns further and gather more specific information. Please consider reaching out to us at Talent_Acquisition@devry.edu. Again, thank you for sharing your thoughts. We take all feedback seriously and are committed to creating a workplace where all colleagues can thrive.

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