Question 1

Is The University of Massachusetts Amherst a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

The University of Massachusetts Amherst has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 1,885 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 85% of employees would recommend working at The University of Massachusetts Amherst to a friend and 60% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about The University of Massachusetts Amherst have been left by employees working as Undergraduate Research Assistant, Undergraduate Course Assistant and Office Assistant.

Question 2

Does The University of Massachusetts Amherst pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, The University of Massachusetts Amherst employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at The University of Massachusetts Amherst. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at The University of Massachusetts Amherst?

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85% of The University of Massachusetts Amherst employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated The University of Massachusetts Amherst 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at The University of Massachusetts Amherst?

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Research Assistant (117), Graduate Research Assistant (114), Graduate Teaching Assistant (48), Resident Assistant (47), Teaching Assistant (45), Graduate Student (28), Graduate Assistant (21), Student Worker (18), Undergraduate Course Assistant (18), Administrative Assistant (17), Undergraduate Research Assistant (17), PhD Student (16), Postdoctoral Research Associate (16), Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (16), Lecturer (15)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at The University of Massachusetts Amherst according to real employee reviews?

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"Great People and part time job for students" ((in 99 reviews)); "The union is great and provides good benefits" ((in 76 reviews)); "Flexible hours and a wide array of jobs to choose from" ((in 67 reviews)); "Good work environment and town" ((in 32 reviews)); "Great staff and very friendly." ((in 32 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at The University of Massachusetts Amherst according to real employee reviews?

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"Very bureaucratic and low pay compared to other universities" ((in 87 reviews)); "Low salary and too far away from other places" ((in 32 reviews)); "Poor work life balance sometimes" ((in 9 reviews)); "Not always the best communication" ((in 9 reviews)); "There was little training for new employees and depending on your job you will not get paid overtime" ((in 7 reviews))

Question 7

What The University of Massachusetts Amherst locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

New York, Boston, Amherst Center, Springfield, Amherst

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