Is Howard University a good company to work for?

Howard University has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 651 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 51% of employees would recommend working at Howard University to a friend and 77% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Howard University have been left by employees working as Postdoctoral Fellow , Graduate Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant .

Does Howard University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Howard University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Howard University. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Howard University?

51% of Howard University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Howard University 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Howard University?

Research Assistant (21) , Administrative Assistant (20) , Graduate Research Assistant (17) , Assistant Professor (15) , Postdoctoral Fellow (14) , Teaching Assistant (12) , Lecturer (11) , Associate Professor (10) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (8) , Program Manager (8) , Resident Assistant (8) , Director (7) , Graduate Assistant (7) , Graduate Student (6) , Intern (6)

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

"The people are great." ((in 25 reviews)); "great staff and co" ((in 16 reviews)); "Great colleagues and students." ((in 15 reviews)); "full. of culture and great students" ((in 15 reviews)); "and a good work life balance if you organize your classes correctly" ((in 14 reviews))

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

"It can be a bit disorganized and low pay" ((in 31 reviews)); "poor management" ((in 22 reviews)); "low salary and many miscommunication" ((in 15 reviews)); "Upper Management is cliquish and if they do not like you, they will force a resignation" ((in 8 reviews)); "Good talent can be stifled by poor leadership" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Howard University layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Howard University locations?

Washington , Alexandria , Houston , Baltimore , Cambridge , Chicago , Brooklyn , New York , Detroit , Dallas , Santa Clarita , Londonderry , Washington , Brandywine , Clinton , Fort Washington , Lanham , Rockville , Silver Spring , Waldorf , Howards Grove , Camp Springs

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3.6

51% would recommend to a friend

(555 total reviews)

Sidney A. Ribeau

81% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

Howard University has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 555 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Howard 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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2.0

Jul 2, 2015

Culture and Leadership

Executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Faculty committed to student success Some caring staff and colleagues

Cons

Too much bureaucracy Disconnected administration and staff Low morale

1.0

Jun 17, 2015

Fair job place

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not too much push and if you give the minimum, you job can be said to be safe...not much on the pro side though

Cons

If you are content with being average, then Howard is meant for you. Enmity amongst staff and lack of team spirit. Management overall lacks a sense of goals and aspirations

2.0

Jun 10, 2015

Rough times at Howard

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Sense of community with coworkers Interaction with students/exciting seeing them accomplish their goals

Cons

Poor leadership No financial transparency Layoffs Years between raises

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