Is Prairie View A&M a good company to work for?

Prairie View A&M has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 362 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 73% of employees would recommend working at Prairie View A&M to a friend and 74% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Prairie View A&M have been left by employees working as Graduate Research Assistant , Graduate Assistant and Research Assistant .

Does Prairie View A&M pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Prairie View A&M employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Prairie View A&M. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Prairie View A&M?

73% of Prairie View A&M employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Prairie View A&M 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Prairie View A&M?

Graduate Research Assistant (44) , Research Assistant (25) , Graduate Assistant (14) , Assistant Professor (6) , Administrative Assistant (5) , Graduate Assistant Non Teaching (5) , Lecturer (5) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (4) , Professor (4) , Undergraduate Research Assistant (4) , Adjunct Professor (3) , Financial Aid Advisor (3) , Graduate Student (3) , Student Assistant (3) , Student Research Assistant (3)

What are the pros of working at Prairie View A&M according to real employee reviews?

"Meet great people and relaxed atmosphere" ((in 13 reviews)); "Flexibility with family , Great benefits" ((in 12 reviews)); "Great staff and an abundance of resources" ((in 8 reviews)); "On campus and great hours with class schedule" ((in 6 reviews)); "Great environment to learn and to work." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Prairie View A&M according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low" ((in 16 reviews)); "salary is low compared to other schools and cost of living in PV" ((in 9 reviews)); "Not always opportunities to advance." ((in 4 reviews)); "From My experience working with the university I have never had any issue with the management and the HR has been helpful in every way to understand the nature of work." ((in 4 reviews)); "There is a culture where change isn't welcomed." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Prairie View A&M locations?

Prairie View , Houston , Hempstead , Waller , Selma , New York , Beaumont , Grand Prairie , Missouri City

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Prairie View A&M reviews

3.6

73% would recommend to a friend

(329 total reviews)

Ruth Simmons

91% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture & values

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

3.0

Compensation and benefits

Prairie View A&M has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 329 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Prairie View A&M 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

329 reviews

5.0

Sep 17, 2025

Work study

Research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work study job so it’s okay

Cons

No extra bonus or nothing since it is a work study

2.0

Jul 21, 2025

Potential to Be a Higher Education Powerhouse – Held Back by Outdated Practices and Leadership Gaps

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

PVAMU has a rich history and legacy of producing some of the brightest minds in the country. The cultural pride and community spirit are strong and deeply rooted. Opportunities to make a meaningful impact if you're proactive and mission-driven. The university has the capacity to be a top-tier institution in higher education with the right leadership and direction. The benefits package is actually very solid: good health insurance, retirement options, and generous time off.

Cons

A strong culture has become a double-edged sword. Many processes are outdated and inefficient, defended by a "this is how it’s always been" mindset. Leadership in some departments lacks the vision, skill, or willingness to adapt, leading to dysfunction and stagnation. Many long-tenured employees (20+ years) operate with minimal accountability and resist change, stifling innovation. Operational breakdowns like unpaid bills regularly stall projects and disrupt momentum. Excessive studies and committees are formed, yet they rarely lead to meaningful action or results. Overworking is common; without firm boundaries, burnout is inevitable. Internal power dynamics and unchecked egos can create a toxic work environment—some individuals act with inflated authority that's out of sync with their actual impact or relevance outside PVAMU. Paperwork and bureaucratic red tape are overwhelming and poorly managed.

1.0

Jun 26, 2025

Used to be great but the new president is terrible

Coordinator

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Pros

Only pro for me was that I lived nearby. That won’t be the case for most people. Professional development opportunities

Cons

Far from Houston (45 min commute one way) Ineffective policies Expectations of case loads far exceed the national average Pay is awful unless you’re a PhD Human Resources is AWFUL

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