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Columbia University reviews

4.0

65% would recommend to a friend

(5,423 total reviews)
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Lee C. Bollinger

60% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Columbia University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 5,423 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
1.0
Mar 26, 2026

A business first and foremost

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Renowned academic institution, interesting and rewarding work

Cons

Awful pay, does not care about workers

2.0
Mar 23, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Some intelligent, talented group of employees. Flexibility. Not too demanding. Decent benefits like healthcare.

Cons

Ever since 2024, the University leadership is absolute, performative trash. They always talk about social justice and equal rights--how they are fighting for the right causes--when all they care about is $$$ that never goes to the employees. Horrible, unlivable salary and when you ask for better compensation, HR gaslights and smirks at you. Also, no room for career growth or promotions.

5.0
Mar 19, 2026

TA good

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

TA is good, pay is decent though

Cons

Pay can be increased a lot.

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