Is Northeastern University a good company to work for?

Northeastern University has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 3,999 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 80% of employees would recommend working at Northeastern University to a friend and 62% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Northeastern University have been left by employees working as Instructional Assistant , Peer Tutor and Tutor .

Does Northeastern University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Northeastern University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Northeastern University. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Northeastern University?

80% of Northeastern University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Northeastern University 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Northeastern University?

Teaching Assistant (255) , Research Assistant (240) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (217) , Graduate Research Assistant (123) , Graduate Student (117) , Administrative Assistant (46) , PhD Student (45) , Rso Proctor (38) , Postdoctoral Research Associate (37) , Academic Advisor (27) , Program Manager (23) , Assistant Director (22) , Proctor (22) , Project Manager (22) , Associate Director (20)

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

"Benefits were great and were added to every year" ((in 190 reviews)); "Great people and resources for sure" ((in 167 reviews)); "The flexible hours and relatively stress" ((in 92 reviews)); "My colleagues and students are all great." ((in 79 reviews)); "Great staff and love my job!" ((in 59 reviews))

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

"low pay but great in any other way!" ((in 172 reviews)); "Low salary and extremely understaffed" ((in 94 reviews)); "Turnover at senior leadership level" ((in 44 reviews)); "poor management, actually working more than the amount you get paid" ((in 41 reviews)); "poor communication between trainers and staff" ((in 20 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Northeastern University locations?

Boston , Seattle , San Jose , Oakland , Burlington , Portland , San Francisco , Malden , New York , Nahant , Chicago , Cambridge , Arlington , Boston , Charlotte , Dallas , Bostonia , Skillman , Paris , Batavia , Richmond , Stafford , Albany , Hicksville , Rye , Washington , San Antonio , Mayaguez , Hendersonville , Columbus

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4.2

80% would recommend to a friend

(3,540 total reviews)

Joseph E. Aoun

69% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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Northeastern University has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 3,540 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Northeastern 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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4K reviews

4.0

Jan 20, 2026

Solid place to work

Hr assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Solid job that gives your great work life balance

Cons

Work responsibilities can be repetitive

3.0

Jan 20, 2026

OK place to work

Associate research scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This is a stable job with decent benefits.

Cons

Administrative staff is overworked and at times it feels the University doesn't invest on its staff, but only selected few.

4.0

Jan 19, 2026

good for student job

Teachers assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

flexible hours were really nice as a student

Cons

not great pay could’ve made more at a resturaunt

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