Is Northeastern University a good company to work for?

Northeastern University has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 4,001 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?

"Well paid and great benefit" ((in 185 reviews)); "Great people and resources for sure" ((in 160 reviews)); "The flexible hours and relatively stress" ((in 91 reviews)); "My colleagues and students are all great." ((in 83 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 166 reviews)); "Low salary and extremely understaffed" ((in 95 reviews)); "Turnover at senior leadership level" ((in 43 reviews)); "poor management, actually working more than the amount you get paid" ((in 40 reviews)); "poor communication between trainers and staff" ((in 22 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

(3,542 total reviews)

Joseph E. Aoun

69% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

Northeastern University has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 3,542 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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Reviews by job title

4K reviews

3.0

Jun 16, 2026

Supportive team with flexible hours, but low pay

Senior academic advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work schedule. Great and kind staff to work with. My team is wonderful

Cons

Salary not competing with inflation and is not competitive especially for the Boston area. On my salary I cannot afford to live close to my work. The "merit" increases this year were laughable - not competing with inflation nor cost of living.

2.0

Jun 12, 2026

Advising experiences vary greatly, some colleges lack leadership

Academic advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Advising experiences will differ drastically by college - some are awesome

Cons

Leadership in some programs/colleges is not good.

1.0

Jun 9, 2026

Evil treatment of graduate workers

Phd student - stipend

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing regarding the graduate reserachers

Cons

Evil regarding the graduate workers

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