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

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4.1

73% would recommend to a friend

(518 total reviews)

Dr. F. King Alexander

85% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

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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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3.0

Sep 29, 2013

Decent first career

Associate professor

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The faculty are very collegial and work hard to move the school forward.

Cons

The moral is low. The lack of salary increases over the last 4-5 years causes salary compression. High turnover rate makes it hard to collaborate with others.

2.0

Aug 30, 2013

Life at LSU

It analyst ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Every department varies. Flexibility and benefits are good. Working on a beautiful campus also is nice to take a break and walk around.

Cons

Haven't has a raise in 5 years. Management is not always helpful in recognizing if you're doing a great job. They only recognize the people not doing their job. Lots of RED TAPE and budget difficulties. Also, there's always office politics and drama. No way to move up the ladder. Massive budget cuts thanks to Governor Bobby Jindal which leads to fear of losing your job at least twice a year. Thanks!

5.0

Feb 21, 2013

Good benefits

Systems analyst ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You spend your day surrounded by smart faculty members, great education opportunities. After one year of fulltime employment you can apply for tuition exception and continue your degree.

Cons

It is an state agency so forget about salary increases unless you are in the high ranks. Parking can be expensive if you decide to park close to your office building.

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