Question 1

Does Oregon State University pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Oregon State University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Oregon State University. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Oregon State University?

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93% of Oregon State University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Oregon State University 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Oregon State University?

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Graduate Research Assistant (171), Graduate Teaching Assistant (90), Research Assistant (67), Student Worker (59), Teaching Assistant (43), Faculty Research Assistant (28), Instructor (27), Undergraduate Research Assistant (27), Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (23), Graduate Student (20), GTA Graduate Teaching Assistant (17), Resident Assistant (17), Undergraduate Learning Assistant (16), Student Technician (14), Assistant Professor (13)

Question 4

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

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"Great benefits and time off" ((in 106 reviews)); "The people I work with are great and they are extremely extremely flexible around my schedule." ((in 94 reviews)); "Flexible hours that allowed me to support myself in school while being able to keep up with classes and homework." ((in 84 reviews)); "Campus is beautiful and it's a wonderful place to live." ((in 55 reviews)); "Management is friendly." ((in 40 reviews))

Question 5

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

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"Low pay and often the departments are underfunded." ((in 155 reviews)); "Low salary compared to the workload" ((in 42 reviews)); "Poor EECS education, poor leadership focused on ego and self promotion" ((in 17 reviews)); "Initial training quality can be hit or miss depending on what department you work in." ((in 12 reviews)); "The upper management has no concept of how they fit in the broader world." ((in 9 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Oregon State University redundancies in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

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