UCLA reviews

4.1

77% would recommend to a friend

(5,742 total reviews)
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Gene D. Block

70% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

UCLA has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 5,742 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
3.0
May 15, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

UCLA itself is a stable place to work, rare layoffs or firings. Vested after five years. 25% discount to employees on classes. Located on the best side (west) of Los Angeles.

Cons

a bit too politically correct but is probably because it is a state school and therefore receiving federal money which makes it susceptible to audits

4.0
May 7, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Plentiful advanced research resources in including the new CNSI facilities. The campus and the Westwood neighborhood are safe and beautiful. Intelligent fellow researchers and graduate students.

Cons

The living expense to quality ratio (in greater LA) is low, especially considering postdocs salaries. The department (Electrical Engineering) doesn't promote sharing of research resources.

4.0
Apr 28, 2010

Ackerman

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Working at Ackerman is a great way to earn extra money on campus. With a flexible schedule it is easy to work before, after, or in between classes.

Cons

There is not much room for advancement salary wise. The current economy allows for no raises, and even if promoted only a small per hour increase.

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