Does Marshall University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Marshall University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Marshall University. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Marshall University?

80% of Marshall University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Marshall University 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Marshall University?

Graduate Assistant (24) , Research Assistant (9) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (7) , Instructor (5) , Assistant Professor (4) , Graduate Research Assistant (4) , Graduate Student (4) , Student Assistant (4) , Adjunct Professor (3) , Associate Professor (3) , Desk Assistant (3) , Manager (3) , Professor (3) , Resident Advisor (3) , Senior IT Consultant (3)

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

"Great people to work with." ((in 19 reviews)); "Great benefits: compensation and flexible schedule" ((in 12 reviews)); "Have the assistance and input of helpful staff and resources" ((in 11 reviews)); "The hours are flexible." ((in 10 reviews)); "I was blessed with some great colleagues" ((in 7 reviews))

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

"Pay is low and needs updated" ((in 28 reviews)); "There is no room for advancement" ((in 5 reviews)); "Wrong people placed in management or administrative positions" ((in 3 reviews)); "Not alot of communication from administrative offices" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Marshall University locations?

Huntington , Charleston , Phoenix , Washington , Houston , Saint Albans , Proctorville , Turlock , Salina , Pittsburgh , Manassas Park , West Huntington , Hunting Hills

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Marshall University reviews

3.9

80% would recommend to a friend

(255 total reviews)

Brad D. Smith

85% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.6

Senior management

3.4

Career opportunities

2.9

Compensation and benefits

Marshall University has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 255 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Marshall University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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255 reviews

5.0

Jul 8, 2026

Supportive environment with underwhelming pay

Faculty

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A supportive place to work. Great mentorship. Students are a hit or a miss.

Cons

The salary is nowhere near comparable to national average. Faculty remain supremely underpaid.

4.0

Apr 11, 2026

Pay Your People

It consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Leave CEC Work life balance

Cons

Pay Upward mobility Staffing workload ratio

5.0

Feb 26, 2026

amazing job

Nutrition educator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

flexible, great coworkers, no micromanagement

Cons

lots of travel but you do get reimbursement

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