Question 1

Is Rutgers University a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Rutgers University has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 5,547 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 78% of employees would recommend working at Rutgers University to a friend and 60% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Rutgers University have been left by employees working as Learning Assistant, OIT Consultant and Internship.

Question 2

Does Rutgers University pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Rutgers University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Rutgers University. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Rutgers University?

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78% of Rutgers University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Rutgers University 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Rutgers University?

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Research Assistant (244), Teaching Assistant (150), Graduate Research Assistant (126), Student Worker (101), Postdoctoral Fellow (80), Graduate Student (75), Graduate Teaching Assistant (69), Research Associate (54), Assistant Professor (53), Administrative Assistant (52), Program Coordinator (51), PhD Student (48), Learning Assistant (47), Graduate Assistant (46), Postdoctoral Research Associate (44)

Question 5

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

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"Benefits are good and rewarding" ((in 358 reviews)); "The marketing department is filled with great people that are always willing to lend a helping hand" ((in 220 reviews)); "Flexible hours help me better to stretch my legs and keep my nose in the air because it is really important" ((in 208 reviews)); "Great staff and easy to learn job requirements" ((in 106 reviews)); "Good work environment and people" ((in 96 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"low pay and extremely busy" ((in 270 reviews)); "Low salary and not easy to move up." ((in 156 reviews)); "Due to large scale of Rutgers, bureaucracy and poor management may prevail over common sense and efficiency." ((in 87 reviews)); "Poor leadership, many areas lack structure, can be very taxing with the amount of work they expect you to do." ((in 30 reviews)); "Upper management are completely clueless and back stabbing." ((in 25 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Rutgers University layoffs in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Rutgers University layoffs and their outlook for job security at Rutgers University in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Rutgers University locations?

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New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Camden, Rutgers, New York, Edison, Jersey City, Trenton, Highland Park, Somerset, Harrison, Paterson, Washington, Philadelphia, Bridgewater, North Brunswick, Old Bridge, Northfield, Emerson, Franklin Park, Hillsborough, Hoboken, Livingston, Orange, Paramus, Plainfield, Scotch Plains, Woodbridge, Cherry Hill

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