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Northeastern University reviews

4.2

80% would recommend to a friend

(3,540 total reviews)
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Joseph E. Aoun

69% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Interdisciplinary, applied research focus Strong industry connections Prime Boston research ecosystem Growing research investment Emphasis on real-world impact

Cons

Uneven research support Resource and space constraints Rapid expansion growing pains Internal competition for resources High cost of living

5.0
Jan 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Balanced workload. Great faculty and peers would do again.

Cons

Sometimes things are rushed but manageable.

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