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4.0

65% would recommend to a friend

(5,424 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 5,424 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
Feb 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good starting point to gain experience

Cons

Lower paying position but in the long run it was worth it for the experience gained

5.0
Feb 14, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

World-class researchers to be mentored from, and smart peers. If you put in work, you can grow a lot.

Cons

The system will not go out of its way to support you. It is important to navigate the process of choosing your advisor carefully, as this plays a huge role in your success.

5.0
Feb 13, 2026

Great school

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great curriculum quality and faculty

Cons

Too many programs and students

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