Question 1

Is Indiana University a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Indiana University has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 4,504 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 70% of employees would recommend working at Indiana University to a friend and 53% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Indiana University have been left by employees working as Undergraduate Instructor, Graphic Designer and Student Assistant.

Question 2

Does Indiana University pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Indiana University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Indiana University. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Indiana University?

Accepted Answer

70% of Indiana University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Indiana University 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Indiana University?

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Research Assistant (186), Associate Instructor (143), Graduate Research Assistant (96), Teaching Assistant (74), Graduate Assistant (65), Graduate Student (58), Graduate Teaching Assistant (54), Research Associate (47), Administrative Assistant (41), Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (39), Assistant Professor (36), Resident Assistant (33), Undergraduate Instructor (33), Postdoctoral Fellow (32), Student Worker (31)

Question 5

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

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"Great Co Workers and People" ((in 204 reviews)); "very flexible hours and autonomous" ((in 159 reviews)); "Access to software and downloads; the campus is beautiful and the workplace environment is "layed back" and effective." ((in 99 reviews)); "Good work environment and coworkers" ((in 92 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 78 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"The pay is low and there is no investment in you if you are not TT" ((in 352 reviews)); "technical stacks are old and low salary increase" ((in 171 reviews)); "Poor management leads to more work for hard working employees" ((in 62 reviews)); "Poor leadership among the executive team and also among several board members (who work unusually close with non" ((in 36 reviews)); "Upper management is horrible to work with." ((in 15 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Indiana University layoffs in 2026?

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Indiana University locations?

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Bloomington, Indianapolis, South Bend, Kokomo, Gary, Bloomington, Chicago, New Albany, Fort Wayne, Columbus, Richmond, Lafayette, Los Angeles, Bloomington, Brooklyn, Washington, Fayetteville, Dallas, Avon, Carmel, Bloomington, Philadelphia, Miami, North Indianapolis, Jersey City, Glenview, Herndon, New York, Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti

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