Does Oregon State University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Oregon State University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Oregon State University. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Oregon State University?

93% of Oregon State University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Oregon State University 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Oregon State University?

Graduate Research Assistant (171) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (90) , Research Assistant (67) , Student Worker (59) , Teaching Assistant (43) , Faculty Research Assistant (28) , Instructor (27) , Undergraduate Research Assistant (27) , Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (23) , Graduate Student (20) , GTA Graduate Teaching Assistant (17) , Resident Assistant (17) , Undergraduate Learning Assistant (16) , Student Technician (14) , Assistant Professor (13)

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

"Great benefits and time off." ((in 100 reviews)); "The people I work with are great and they are extremely extremely flexible around my schedule." ((in 99 reviews)); "Flexible hours that allowed me to support myself in school while being able to keep up with classes and homework." ((in 85 reviews)); "Campus is beautiful and it's a wonderful place to live." ((in 50 reviews)); "OSU provides a Good work environment" ((in 43 reviews))

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

"Low pay and often the departments are underfunded." ((in 163 reviews)); "Low salary compared to the workload" ((in 46 reviews)); "Inept leadership with very top" ((in 18 reviews)); "Minimum wage or barely above minimum wage." ((in 14 reviews)); "Onboarding and training processes require improvement; I had to resort to self" ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about Oregon State University redundancies in 2026?

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

Oregon State University Reviews

4.2

93% would recommend to a friend

(1,988 total reviews)

Rebecca Johnson

78% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,988 reviews)

Oregon State University has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,988 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Oregon State University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

5 Jul 2026

Great people and hours with good learning opportunities

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great people. Great hours. Good Learning

Cons

No cons! Loved working here..

5.0

5 Jun 2026

Rewarding experience helping students, but part-time limits income

Learning assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Opportunity to help students better understand course material and succeed academically. Developed leadership, communication, and mentoring skills through working with students and faculty. Gained experience facilitating discussions and supporting a positive learning environment.

Cons

Limited hours and income due to the part-time nature of the position. Balancing Learning Assistant responsibilities with coursework and other commitments could be challenging during busy weeks. Student participation and engagement levels varied, which could sometimes make sessions less interactive than intended.

5.0

3 Jun 2026

Flexible scheduling with a great culture.

Desk assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Flexible scheduling, great culture, and positive environment.

Cons

Sometimes don't get as many hours as you might need.

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