Is UTHealth Houston a good company to work for?

UTHealth Houston has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 1,436 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 64% of employees would recommend working at UTHealth Houston to a friend and 56% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about UTHealth Houston have been left by employees working as Program Manager , Graduate Assistant and Graduate Research Assistant .

Does UTHealth Houston pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, UTHealth Houston employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at UTHealth Houston. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at UTHealth Houston?

64% of UTHealth Houston employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated UTHealth Houston 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at UTHealth Houston?

Graduate Research Assistant (91) , Research Assistant (76) , Patient Access Representative (41) , Postdoctoral Fellow (28) , Research Coordinator (21) , Medical Assistant (18) , Graduate Assistant (17) , Research Scientist (16) , Postdoctoral Research Fellow (15) , Assistant Professor (14) , Research Assistant II (14) , Registered Nurse (13) , Research Assistant I (13) , Program Manager (12) , Research Associate (12)

What are the pros of working at UTHealth Houston according to real employee reviews?

"The benefits were great and they were flexible when taking time off for vacation or appointments." ((in 245 reviews)); "The people I work with are great and I love the work I am doing everyday." ((in 60 reviews)); "Great work life balance and I felt supported." ((in 30 reviews)); "Good work environment for growth" ((in 25 reviews)); "Great benefits, doctors are excellent and respectful, very proactive in awareness for health/wellness" ((in 21 reviews))

What are the cons of working at UTHealth Houston according to real employee reviews?

"The pay was low and the hours sometimes exceeded 9" ((in 102 reviews)); "Low salary and a lot of routine" ((in 77 reviews)); "Parking is expensive and space is limited" ((in 48 reviews)); "bad management; no room to grow and surpport behind" ((in 36 reviews)); "The worst was the restructuring my department had resulted in poor leadership." ((in 20 reviews))

What are employees saying about UTHealth Houston layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed UTHealth Houston locations?

Houston , San Antonio , Austin , Dallas , Tyler , Brownsville , Bellaire , Katy , Missouri City , Rosenberg , South Houston , Texas City , Jacksonville , Chicago , New York , Grapeland , Quitman , Irving , El Paso , Brookshire , Galveston , Kingwood , Sugar Land , Henderson , Weslaco , Rio Grande City , Tripler Army Medical Center , Knoxville , Memphis , Columbus

UTHealth Houston reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,358 total reviews)

Melina R. Kibbe, MD

Not enough data to show CEO approval

56% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,358 reviews)

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UTHealth Houston has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,358 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The UTHealth Houston employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

Feb 21, 2025

Great benefits, but support is lost over time.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The role started out great with very good support team and growth.

Cons

Over time, there has been less structure and protection especially for staff that already lack support.

UTHealth Houston Response

1y

We appreciate your feedback regarding the lack of support. It is vital for us to understand the issues our employees face to make meaningful changes. Your input is invaluable, and we will work diligently to address these concerns and enhance the overall employee experience.

4.0

Feb 20, 2025

Great training

Resident physician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Variety of patients seen at different hospital sites.

Cons

Benefits are lacking, facilities feel poorly taken care of.

UTHealth Houston Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. UTHealth Houston strives to offer a robust benefits package to support our employees. We offer 100% paid medical insurance premiums for full-time employees, competitive rates for family coverage, life insurance, AD&D coverage, and the option to pay eligible medical and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars through UT Flex.

3.0

Feb 20, 2025

GRA

Graduate research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunity to be exposed to interesting research.

Cons

GRA did not have benefits

UTHealth Houston Response

1y

Thank you for highlighting the opportunity to engage with fascinating research! As an academic institution recognized internationally as one of the world's great research universities, UTHealth Houston is proud to offer such enriching experiences.

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