Question 1

Is Kansas State University a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Kansas State University has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 1,367 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 76% of employees would recommend working at Kansas State University to a friend and 60% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Kansas State University have been left by employees working as Graduate Student, Graduate Assistant and Student Assistant.

Question 2

Does Kansas State University pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kansas State University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kansas State University. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Kansas State University?

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76% of Kansas State University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Kansas State University 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kansas State University?

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Graduate Research Assistant (113), Graduate Teaching Assistant (84), Research Assistant (52), Student Worker (31), Postdoctoral Fellow (19), Undergraduate Research Assistant (16), Assistant Professor (15), Graduate Student (15), Student Assistant (15), Associate Professor (14), Instructor (13), Teaching Assistant (13), GTA Graduate Teaching Assistant (12), Research Associate (12), Resident Assistant (12)

Question 5

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

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"Great people and caring environment that has served as a wonderful home for myself." ((in 109 reviews)); "Good benefits especially if you want to take one class a semester" ((in 69 reviews)); "I work for a research lab and have very flexible hours and for the most part no one micromanages my work." ((in 49 reviews)); "Great work environment for young professionals" ((in 27 reviews)); "Friendly coworkers and pleasant students" ((in 27 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"low pay and not enough for student life" ((in 91 reviews)); "Salary was low for the field of work outside of the university" ((in 35 reviews)); "The university has a lack of diversity" ((in 9 reviews)); "Low compensation rate as a student worker" ((in 7 reviews)); "Indecisive upper management, some difficult supervisors, certain departments are 20 years behind on technology" ((in 6 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Kansas State University layoffs in 2026?

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Kansas State University locations?

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Manhattan, Kansas City, Salina, Kansas City, Wichita, Olathe, Topeka, New York, Overland Park, Califon, Manhattan, Saint Louis, Santa Fe, Dallas, Pearland, Camby, Cincinnati, Solon, Carlsbad, Wray, Aurora, Spokane, Grainfield, Lincoln, WaKeeney, Garden City, Mission, Junction City, Parsons, Holton

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