Question 1

Is Stony Brook University a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Stony Brook University has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 2,127 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 3% over the last 12 months. 81% of employees would recommend working at Stony Brook University to a friend and 66% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Stony Brook University have been left by employees working as Intern, Student Assistant and PhD Student.

Question 2

Does Stony Brook University pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Stony Brook University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Stony Brook University. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Stony Brook University?

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81% of Stony Brook University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Stony Brook University 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Stony Brook University?

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Research Assistant (176), Graduate Research Assistant (71), Teaching Assistant (65), Graduate Teaching Assistant (60), Student Assistant (52), Graduate Student (39), PhD Student (28), Office Assistant (27), Graduate Assistant (23), Registered Nurse (20), Postdoctoral Associate (19), Resident Assistant (18), Postdoctoral Fellow (16), Administrative Assistant (13), Research Scientist (13)

Question 5

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

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"Great people and research environment" ((in 119 reviews)); "Health benefits are good compared to community employers" ((in 69 reviews)); "Flexible hours and really provides initiatives for us to develop professionally and is understanding of our expectations as students." ((in 62 reviews)); "The campus is nice." ((in 41 reviews)); "Friendly staff and good hours." ((in 32 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"Pay is low and the kids can get rowdy sometimes but it's not that bad." ((in 120 reviews)); "Salary is low and it's hard to get a tenureship" ((in 88 reviews)); "Poor management and unprofessional." ((in 33 reviews)); "pay is minimum wage and working in the summer is difficult" ((in 11 reviews)); "Upper management in Access and User Services is abysmal." ((in 5 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Stony Brook University layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Stony Brook University locations?

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Stony Brook, New York, Brooklyn, Commack, Long Island City, Southampton, Long Island-Queens, Bronx, East Setauket, Flushing, Levittown, Middle Island, New Suffolk, Rocky Point, Stony Point, Port Jefferson, Stonybrook, Forestville, Centereach, Copiague, East Meadow, Hauppauge, Huntington, Jericho, Merrick, Mount Sinai, Nesconset, Patchogue, Port Jefferson Station, Richmond Hill

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