UCLA reviews

4.1

76% would recommend to a friend

(5,738 total reviews)
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Gene D. Block

70% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

UCLA has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 5,738 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The UCLA 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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6K reviews
1.0
Mar 25, 2026

Poor Management/Leadership

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule if you are well liked.

Cons

Poor leadership skills from Principal. Doesnt have a mind of her own and needs direction from others in leadership who also have poor management skills.

3.0
Mar 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Passion for the students, surrounded by ambitious talent, beautiful campus, strong campus community and large network

Cons

Fear-based management, back channel decisions, staff are treated like literal children (child themed holiday "parties", office games, meaningless committees).

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