Question 1

Does Kansas State University pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kansas State University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kansas State University. This rating has decreased by 10% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Kansas State University?

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77% of Kansas State University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Kansas State University 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kansas State University?

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Graduate Research Assistant (113), Graduate Teaching Assistant (84), Research Assistant (52), Student Worker (31), Postdoctoral Fellow (19), Undergraduate Research Assistant (16), Assistant Professor (15), Graduate Student (15), Student Assistant (15), Associate Professor (14), Instructor (13), GTA Graduate Teaching Assistant (12), Research Associate (12), Resident Assistant (12), Teaching Assistant (12)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Kansas State University according to real employee reviews?

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"Great people and caring environment that has served as a wonderful home for myself." ((in 109 reviews)); "Good benefits especially if you want to take one class a semester" ((in 63 reviews)); "Flexible hours and the ability to se your own schedule" ((in 43 reviews)); "Great work environment for young professionals" ((in 32 reviews)); "Staff was great to work with and expectations were clear" ((in 29 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Kansas State University according to real employee reviews?

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"Low pay and minimal or no bonus Processes change at glacial pace Hardly any thought to ROI" ((in 93 reviews)); "Salary was low for the field of work outside of the university" ((in 33 reviews)); "Bad management , people not good also people will not help you" ((in 16 reviews)); "The university has a lack of diversity" ((in 10 reviews)); "And for barely over minimum wage, it is not worth it." ((in 7 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Kansas State University layoffs in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Kansas State University layoffs and their outlook for job security at Kansas State University in 2026.

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