Question 1

Is Northwestern University a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Northwestern University has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 4,446 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 76% of employees would recommend working at Northwestern University to a friend and 53% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Northwestern University have been left by employees working as Peer Mentor, Professor and Undergraduate Research Assistant.

Question 2

Does Northwestern University pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Northwestern University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Northwestern University. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Northwestern University?

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76% of Northwestern University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Northwestern University 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Northwestern University?

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Research Assistant (229), Postdoctoral Fellow (191), Graduate Research Assistant (133), Graduate Student (105), PhD Student (91), Program Assistant (73), Research Associate (60), Clinical Research Coordinator (51), PhD Graduate Student (51), PhD Candidate (46), Program Coordinator (41), Administrative Assistant (33), Research Study Coordinator (33), Research Technologist II (32), Researcher (32)

Question 5

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

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"Great benefits for both exempt and non" ((in 498 reviews)); "Great people and students to work with" ((in 232 reviews)); "Beautiful campus and a lot of supporting facilities for all kinds of student and staff activities." ((in 131 reviews)); "Great colleagues and students to work with" ((in 84 reviews)); "Great for learning new skills and good work/life balance." ((in 83 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"Pay can be low and enjoyment of my work has depended on my manager and culture of the unit I’ve worked in." ((in 297 reviews)); "Top down administrative style does not work well for a learning institution where salaries are low and expectations are high" ((in 170 reviews)); "Incompetent and Toxic Leadership (especially in Central administration and HR)" ((in 28 reviews)); "$40k for manager; $50k for Assistant Director." ((in 28 reviews)); "Low Compensation package" ((in 25 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Northwestern University layoffs in 2026?

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

Question 8

What Northwestern University locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

San Francisco, Evanston, Chicago

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