Question 1

Is Howard University a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Howard University has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 650 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.

Question 2

Does Howard University pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Howard University?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Howard University?

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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)

Question 5

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

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"Great  people to work with." ((in 29 reviews)); "great staff and co" ((in 18 reviews)); "and a good work life balance if you organize your classes correctly" ((in 15 reviews)); "Great colleagues and students." ((in 14 reviews)); "this job has flexible hours" ((in 13 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"low pay and you will have to do more than one person's job if positions are vacant without compensation." ((in 30 reviews)); "poor management" ((in 19 reviews)); "Salary is low" ((in 16 reviews)); "Upper Management is cliquish and if they do not like you, they will force a resignation" ((in 9 reviews)); "Good talent can be stifled by poor leadership" ((in 5 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Howard University layoffs in 2026?

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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.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Howard University locations?

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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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