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Probably better than other schools, still bad - PhD Candidate Boston University Employee Review

3.0
Jul 20, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

~Livable wage assuming you are a single adult with no dependents and are willing to share housing in cheap neighborhoods New union just dropped

Cons

No dental insurance No vision insurance Wage is too low for 1. the importance of PhD candidates to institutional function 2. being a leading university in an expensive metropolitan area

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5.0
Jun 8, 2026
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Pros

Ez to apply and light workload

Cons

hard part is that u have to hold OH

3.0
Jun 4, 2026
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Pros

Good work life balance, motivated students, small class sizes (but depends on the program), some units have a union

Cons

Low salary for Boston, admin not supportive of lectures

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