University of Utah Graduate Research Assistant Reviews

Pros

Great faculty to work with as a graduate student.

Cons

You would definitely make more working in industry.

Pros

Close to the mountains, great outdoor recreation possibilities

Cons

Depending on the department you may not have funding opportunities for grad school.

Pros

Being able to perform ground breaking research

Cons

The pay is quite low.

Pros

U of U has seriously world class researchers. If you find the right lab, you'll be amazed at the quality of work that goes on here. You don't need to be at an Ivy League school to do solid work.

Cons

The pay for students who aren't funded by a research grant can be pretty low. But it's still better than paying 6 figures to get an MD!

Pros

I am a funded grad student, get a salary, and take classes at a huge discount.

Cons

The pay is hard to live on in SLC.

Pros

The place is nice to work

Cons

Salt Lake City's weather is not so attractive.

Pros

Slightly competitive with other grad school programs

Cons

Still making a lot less than other schools, OEO does not handle abuse cases seriously, and health insurance needs better coverage

Pros

Flexible schedule, depending on the lab worked in Getting paid while in grad school for the research you are doing anyway

Cons

Pay hasn’t kept up with inflation

Pros

Considered Tier 1 research university

Cons

Too much politics in the ECE depart. Students suffer.

Pros

My PI is great The people in my lab are supportive I have a lot of independence to do what I want as long as I finish my project and keep my PI informed

Cons

I don't make enough to live alone in my city