Is LSU a good company to work for?

LSU has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 2,204 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 73% of employees would recommend working at LSU to a friend and 67% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about LSU have been left by employees working as PhD Student , Undergraduate Researcher and Undergraduate Research Assistant .

Does LSU pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, LSU employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at LSU. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at LSU?

73% of LSU employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated LSU 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at LSU?

Graduate Research Assistant (116) , Student Worker (115) , Research Assistant (101) , Graduate Assistant (92) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (45) , Research Associate (42) , Graduate Student (36) , Resident Assistant (32) , Teaching Assistant (29) , Coordinator (26) , Instructor (26) , Postdoctoral Researcher (23) , Assistant Professor (19) , Undergraduate Research Assistant (16) , IT Student Worker (15)

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

"Great people and good." ((in 99 reviews)); "Great benefits and holiday schedule" ((in 89 reviews)); "flexible hours and understanding bosses" ((in 69 reviews)); "Campus is beautiful and they do a great job at making you feel a part of the family." ((in 59 reviews)); "good work environment and fast" ((in 48 reviews))

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

"pay was low and demand for hours was high" ((in 193 reviews)); "Salaries are low as compared to similar universities with similar cost of living metrics" ((in 83 reviews)); "No health insurance is provided even you have to pay for visiting student health centers while you have already paid in for fee bill." ((in 15 reviews)); "Consistently poor leadership ." ((in 12 reviews)); "5% raise every 3" ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about LSU layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed LSU locations?

Baton Rouge , New Orleans , Eunice , Shreveport , Alexandria , Houston , West Baton Rouge , Chicago , New York , Dallas , Los Angeles , San Diego , Grand Isle , Atlanta , Huntsville , Norfolk , Brooklyn , Mount Sinai , Goodyear , Charlotte , Austin , Memphis , Riverside , Colorado Springs , Denver , Jackson , Port Allen , Saint Gabriel , Bogalusa , Lafayette

LSU reviews

4.1

73% would recommend to a friend

(518 total reviews)

Dr. F. King Alexander

85% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

3.8

Senior management

3.7

Career opportunities

3.3

Compensation and benefits

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5.0

Dec 19, 2013

Exceptional work conditions at all times

Liaison

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Salary and Benefits for all employees

Cons

There were no issues with any aspect of the job-None

2.0

Nov 13, 2013

One check from poverty.

Teacher's assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Close to home, allows for the continuation of education while working simultaneously, campus is fairly beautiful and many of the coworkers are great people to work with.

Cons

Not nearly enough financial support, difficult pay calendar, little communication with superiors, office space is limited in many departments, not a lot of freedom in work methods (even with things for which freedom should be assumed).

4.0

Oct 20, 2013

Grad Assistant

Graduate assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Make your own hours -Flexibility with deadlines -Tuition is paid for -Benefits such as free basic healthcare, subsidized healthcare insurance (dental and vision as well), and gym membership -Various experiences are possible such as teaching, research, and support staff

Cons

-Evaluation and job assignment vary greatly with professor -Pay is low -Still have to pay student fees (about 1K a semester) -Some GAs don't have offices -Some GAs have to grade a lot

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