Is MIT a good company to work for as a Program Manager?

Program Manager professionals working at MIT have rated their employer with 3.1 out of 5 stars in 20 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of MIT employees being 4.4 out of 5 stars. Search open Program Manager Jobs at MIT now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Program Manager interview questions at MIT .

Does MIT pay Program Manager employees well?

Program Manager professionals rate their compensation and benefits at MIT with 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 20 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 19% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Program Manager salaries and benefits at MIT .

What are the top reviewed jobs at MIT?

Research Assistant (306) , Graduate Research Assistant (221) , Postdoctoral Associate (215) , Postdoctoral Research Associate (138) , Graduate Student (127) , Postdoctoral Fellow (116) , PhD Student (114) , Research Scientist (97) , Undergraduate Researcher (81) , Researcher (80) , Graduate Student Researcher (65) , Administrative Assistant (62) , Research Associate (58) , PhD Graduate Student (57) , Undergraduate Research Assistant (56)

What are the pros of working at MIT according to real employee reviews?

"2. Great People: It can be great to collaborate with some of the smartest minds in the world" ((in 412 reviews)); "Benefits are great and the Credit union is fantastic." ((in 338 reviews)); "MIT offers great opportunities for their students to gain research and work experience." ((in 86 reviews)); "Just a great culture to be a part of." ((in 76 reviews)); "Good work environment and colleagues" ((in 70 reviews))

What are the cons of working at MIT according to real employee reviews?

"low pay and difficult to find affordable housing in the area" ((in 209 reviews)); "Low salary and very competitive" ((in 189 reviews)); "Long hours during certain points of position but all was worth the time put in." ((in 63 reviews)); "Management is poor" ((in 40 reviews)); "Bad work life balance, long hours" ((in 23 reviews))

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3.1

87% would recommend to a friend

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99% positive business outlook

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4.6

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.8

Culture & values

3.5

Senior management

3.4

Career opportunities

Program Manager employees have rated MIT with 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 20 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Program Manager professionals have a good working experience there. MIT is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Program Manager professionals compared to other employers within the Educación industry (3.7 stars).

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3.0

Mar 29, 2026

Good benefits, but expect long hours during busy times

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits that get better with longevity

Cons

Long hours at most busy times

3.0

Aug 5, 2024

Very limited advancement opportunities

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits - health insurance, retirement, PTO

Cons

No clear line of advancement for staff

4.0

Jul 24, 2024

Amazing benefits and great people

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Loved this place! If you get a chance to work here take it!

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There is little room for promotion inside a team or role...If you want to move UP you have to chance teams and jobs it seems.

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