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4.0

65% would recommend to a friend

(5,428 total reviews)
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Lee C. Bollinger

60% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Columbia University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 5,428 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
Dec 16, 2025

Okay

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Okay salary with non demanding works, can be balanced with works as a grad student

Cons

Less working hours are available due to budget cut leading to diminishing work program

5.0
Dec 15, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Lots of free time to study and complete homework. - The staff is very friendly and helpful. - Bonus networking with professors if you are majoring in the same department.

Cons

- Rare fire drill days where you can't complete homework.

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