North Carolina State University Reviews
Updated Jun 1, 2023
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- "Good benefits and after your first year you are can basically stop doing anything productive and you won’t get fired" (in 98 reviews)
- "Choose to work with your own advisor within mathematical biology; flexible hours; focus on parameter estimation techniques" (in 68 reviews)
- "In my specific department that I worked with, the leadership in one of the departments we were closely associated with ended up being fairly political and at times downright petty." (in 12 reviews)
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- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Providing platform for innovative research.
Cons
Can not think any of it.
- Current Employee, more than 10 years★★★★★
Great Working Environment
May 11, 2023 - Radiation Safety Officer in Raleigh, NCRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Working as a safety professional in an academic environment is intellectually stimulating and rewarding. Interacting with and supporting PI's performing research at the cutting edge of their respective disciplines pushes the limits of your knowledge and fosters growth. I find that the diversity of the campus population academically, ethnically, internationally, racially, and spiritually, has fostered my understanding, acceptance and connection with people different yet not so different from me and offered additional opportunities for personal growth. In addition, the benefits of working on an academic campus include an employee degree program and access to all of the excellent library and recreation facilities.
Cons
Very few downsides. Wage growth may not always keep up with industry, but the shakeup caused by COVID has moved the needle in better aligning compensation in order to stay competitive in hiring.
Continue reading - Current Employee, more than 10 years★★★★★
Not for the money
May 30, 2023 - Academic Advisor in Raleigh, NCRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Flexible Students are interesting and motivating to work with Suits my talents
Cons
Not well respected by faculty or administrators Poorly paid Case loads are very large and difficult to manage while providing quality student supports.
- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Nice Facilities
May 9, 2023 - Postdoctoral Researcher in Raleigh, NCRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Nice facilities. Coworkers were great as well.
Cons
Way too much bureaucracy made it difficult to get routine things done. There was also too much disconnect between policymakers and those on the ground which did not promote a positive company culture.
Continue reading - Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
The wage was competitive for what was asked of me
Cons
There really weren't many cons
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Welcoming work environment where everybody helped each-other with any needs.
Cons
Work was sometimes unfulfilling and lacked importance, especially for the lack of hours that were provided.
- Former Employee★★★★★
Great School
May 30, 2023 - Graduate Research Assistant in Raleigh, NCRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Great place to do a PhD
Cons
Two many construction on campus
- Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
Nice people and nice environment
Cons
Not enough attention to worker needs
Continue reading - Former Employee★★★★★
Great Part Time Options For Students
May 24, 2023 - Anonymous EmployeeRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
- Flexible scheduling - Options to work as much or as little as you want - Student-friendly culture
Cons
- Some positions don't have as much hands-on leadership as would be ideal
- Current Employee★★★★★
Solid job, Great coworkers
May 25, 2023 - Lifeguard/Swim InstructorRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
good job with opportunities for promotions and raises. the staff is great.
Cons
frequent staff trainings and mandatory staff events
North Carolina State University Reviews FAQs
North Carolina State University has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 2,574 reviews left anonymously by employees. 87% of employees would recommend working at North Carolina State University to a friend and 73% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.
87% of North Carolina State University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated North Carolina State University 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.
According to reviews on Glassdoor, employees commonly mention the pros of working at North Carolina State University to be career development, coworkers, benefits and the cons to be culture, management, compensation.
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