Question 1

Is Kent State a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Kent State has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,078 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 77% of employees would recommend working at Kent State to a friend and 46% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Kent State have been left by employees working as Research Assistant, Student Worker and Graduate Teaching Assistant.

Question 2

Does Kent State pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kent State employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kent State. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Kent State?

Accepted Answer

77% of Kent State employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Kent State 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kent State?

Accepted Answer

Graduate Assistant (56), Graduate Research Assistant (29), Student Worker (25), Graduate Teaching Assistant (20), Research Assistant (19), Assistant Professor (15), Adjunct Faculty (14), Adjunct Professor (14), Graduate Student (14), Teaching Assistant (14), Administrative Assistant (9), Instructor (9), Academic Advisor (8), Manager (8), Professor (8)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"Benefits are great and the people there are wonderful" ((in 76 reviews)); "The people are great and do care about the students." ((in 68 reviews)); "Tasks were very easy to complete and flexible hours" ((in 33 reviews)); "Beautiful campus" ((in 26 reviews)); "time staff are friendly and helpful." ((in 23 reviews))

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

"Pay is low depending on the job but they have been slowly making the rates higher which is good to see for new employees" ((in 113 reviews)); "Salary is low for a masters" ((in 24 reviews)); "No room for advancement here" ((in 13 reviews)); "Poor leadership" ((in 9 reviews)); "Little opportunity for advancement." ((in 8 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Kent State layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Kent State locations?

Accepted Answer

Kent, North Canton, Cleveland, Akron, Twinsburg, New York, Canton, Independence, Salem, New Philadelphia, Warren, Stow, Ashtabula, Solon, Chicago, Chandler, Austin, Georgetown, Cuyahoga Falls, Hiram, Ravenna, Athens, Alliance, Cincinnati, Burton, Tuscarawas, Luckey, West Salem, Cedar Falls, Baton Rouge

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