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 145 reviews)); "Great people at the locations that I worked at and worked with." ((in 78 reviews)); "good pay and flexibility in scheduling" ((in 73 reviews)); "Flexible and great colleagues." ((in 59 reviews)); "great work life balance for me" ((in 36 reviews))

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

"management and poor communication of constant changing procedures." ((in 80 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs and "restructuring."" ((in 34 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 29 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)); "You see the people on your team more than your family because you work such strange and long hours." ((in 13 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

2.0

Mar 5, 2014

Not worth the stress.

Admissions advisor

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Pros

Education benefits are ok. Almost free tuition to continue your education their programs. Quality of education is good for those students that can handle it.

Cons

Micromanagers who have no idea what they are doing. Constantly tell employees to do things against compliance just to recruit 1 new student. Say they want everyone to get promoted and grow with the company but will make up excuses and intentionally give you bad performance reviews so that you don't get promoted or get a decent raise. Never recognize employees for a job well done. Always focus on the negative, unless we make goal and then it's a win for the whole school. School has cut so many employees that the quality of service we boast about having just doesn't exist in all departments. Tell you that they care about your work life balance but then insist you work overtime without reporting it so they don't have to pay it. If you want to be in higher education, do it through a state institution.

4.0

Feb 16, 2013

A great place to start a career...

Admissions advisor ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

In short, Benefits are good (healthcare, dental, vision, 401K, Profit Sharing, etc.), Salary is more than competitive for the industry (starting 40-43K/year), Very valuable training and skill development in this position. Skills translate into: RECRUITING, SALES, MARKETING, CALL CENTER MANAGEMENT, ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT, HUMAN RESOURCES, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, etc.

Cons

Morale is somewhat negative. Many disgruntled colleagues because of lack of advancement opportunities. Hours can be inconvenient and schedules are particularly inflexible. 9-6 M-Th with 1 late night (10-8), out at 4 on Fridays, and one mandatory Saturday per month. Also, this job is very monotonous, 3 years in and the job responsibilities have not changed much.

3.0

Jan 1, 2013

Disillusioned

Admissions advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Experience Used to be a great place to work The vision to educate with hands on experience was innovative and quite attractive especially since I had a traditional educational background and felt that I could have benefited more from hands on. That was a great selling tool for new students Great education reimbursement program

Cons

Too numbers driven, not focusing on whether the program and the university is the right choice for the student. Way too expensive, in the DC area there are Ivy league schools in the same tuition bracket. Favoritism, upper management not willing to hear the truth and punishes employees who dare speak up. Also there is no room for advancement if you work in certain depts., your interest in moving or changing job roles is seen somewhat as a betrayal and is rewarded in you getting demoted or fired. Worked there for over 5 years , consistently achieved goals, trained new employees and helped institute many of the current operations at the center and there was never any recognition or promotion. Only favorites were promoted and as it stands, I understand everyone has been fired and there are all new staff.

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