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Columbia University reviews

4.0

65% would recommend to a friend

(5,430 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 5,430 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 1, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Big university with a lot of resources, an environment that cultivates a love of learning.

Cons

It can be political and there is a lot of paperwork to get things done. Busy season (depending on your department) can be brutal.

5.0
Nov 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly higher ups and support staff

Cons

Can be pretty strict about the process of work

4.0
Nov 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Learn in depth, networking, very practical

Cons

Few classes and not getting to know the professors very well

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