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4.0

64% would recommend to a friend

(5,402 total reviews)
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Lee C. Bollinger

60% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Columbia University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 5,402 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Columbia University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Educación industry (3.7 stars).

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5K reviews
4.0
May 31, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Specifically at the Mailman School of Public Health, Environmental Health Sciences Department, there is a great culture. People are kind, understanding, and team-oriented.

Cons

The strain from federal funding uncertainty has impacted morale and the availability of promotions/pay increases.

1.0
May 29, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The benefits and work-life balance were generally reasonable.

Cons

The Internal Audit department was one of the most disappointing work environments I have experienced. Columbia promotes a culture of collaboration, trust, and support, but that was not reflected in my experience. Leadership micromanaged employees to an excessive degree, especially on work-from-home days. If you stepped away from your computer for a few minutes, it felt like you had to justify your whereabouts. Rather than encouraging employees to learn and grow, management often made people feel foolish for asking questions or not knowing something immediately. The atmosphere was stressful, morale was low, and trust between leadership and staff was virtually nonexistent. I would not recommend this department to anyone seeking a supportive or professional work environment.

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