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Yale University reviews

4.2

77% would recommend to a friend

(3,089 total reviews)
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Maurie McInnis

79% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Yale University has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 3,089 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Yale University 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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3K reviews
3.0
Feb 4, 2026

Tough times

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Yale has been adversely affected by the assault against elite colleges and universities, but less so than many of its peer institutions.

Cons

Increasingly bureaucratic and financially-driven decision-making.

4.0
Feb 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

paid weekly, flexible work environment, dependent on the lab you work in

Cons

low pay, lab manager heavily impacts experience

5.0
Feb 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent networking opportunities and exciting developments around every corner

Cons

Can be hard to know what to get involved with and who actually has the connections and influence to help you advance your career

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