Question 1

Is Syracuse University a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Syracuse University has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 2,020 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 81% of employees would recommend working at Syracuse University to a friend and 66% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Syracuse University have been left by employees working as Student Assistant, Undergraduate Teaching Assistant and Graduate Student.

Question 2

Does Syracuse University pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Syracuse University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Syracuse University. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Syracuse University?

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81% of Syracuse University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Syracuse University 3.9 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 Syracuse University?

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Research Assistant (99), Graduate Teaching Assistant (72), Teaching Assistant (57), Graduate Research Assistant (52), Graduate Student (48), Graduate Assistant (27), Student Worker (21), Food Service Worker (17), Intern (16), Director (15), Administrative Assistant (13), Associate Professor (13), Research Associate (12), Resident Advisor (12), Adjunct Professor (11)

Question 5

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

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"There are great benefits and it helps get through the degree when not having to worry as much about money." ((in 127 reviews)); "Caring people and it is great to be able to help others" ((in 95 reviews)); "Syracuse was an amazing place to works with great staff!" ((in 47 reviews)); "The campus is beautiful." ((in 39 reviews)); "work environment and learning oppoerunities are good" ((in 28 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"The pay is low and some of the professors are terrible to be his/her grader." ((in 115 reviews)); "As I worked there as a teacher assistant and research assistant so my salary was low." ((in 45 reviews)); "Parking is expensive and inconvenient." ((in 26 reviews)); "poor management and lots of moving parts" ((in 18 reviews)); "Some are still in the 50's when it comes to leadership." ((in 10 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Syracuse University layoffs in 2026?

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Syracuse University locations?

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Syracuse, New York, East Syracuse, Washington, Los Angeles, North Syracuse, Mahwah, Salt Lake City, Chicago, Vestal, Bronx, Brooklyn, Massapequa, Port Jefferson Station, Rochester, Chittenango, Liverpool, Surprise, Jackson, Syracuse, Charlotte, Jacksonville, Indianapolis, Syracuse, Cincinnati, North Hollywood, Orange, Sherman Oaks, Sunset Beach, San Francisco

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