Does Adelphi University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Adelphi University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Adelphi University. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Adelphi University?

83% of Adelphi University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Adelphi University 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Adelphi University?

Assistant Professor (11) , Student Worker (11) , Administrative Assistant (10) , Adjunct Professor (9) , Graduate Assistant (8) , Director (6) , Research Assistant (6) , Hall Attendant (5) , Professor (5) , Admissions Counselor (3) , Teaching Assistant (3) , Adjunct Faculty (2) , Adjunct Instructor (2) , Administrator (2) , Campus Recreation Staff (2)

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

"Beautiful campus and comfortable working environment." ((in 21 reviews)); "people are great andd fun" ((in 15 reviews)); "Friendly staff and students" ((in 10 reviews)); "Flexible hours Work Study offered" ((in 10 reviews)); "Great benefits, mission based outreach, really invested in the students" ((in 8 reviews))

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

"Salary is low and the yearly increase is very minimal." ((in 17 reviews)); "Management does not give warnings" ((in 5 reviews)); "the managers were awful to work with and the staff were unfriendly." ((in 3 reviews)); "There can be a decent amount of toxic office politics at times." ((in 3 reviews)); "the president is a humorless control freak." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Adelphi University redundancies in 2026?

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

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4.1

83% would recommend to a friend

(258 total reviews)

Christine M. Riordan

60% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity and inclusion

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Culture and values

3.7

Senior management

3.7

Career opportunities

3.4

Compensation and benefits

Adelphi University has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 258 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Adelphi University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

258 reviews

5.0

30 May 2026

Good work/life balance with supportive colleagues

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good work/life balance and supportive colleagues.

Cons

I don't have any bad experience to share.

3.0

27 May 2026

Good retirement match but high living costs

Assistant professor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

They have a good retirement match.

Cons

University is located in a extremely expensive area, it is difficult to find a decent place to live.

5.0

4 Dec 2025

Great atmosphere

Adjunct instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good pay, great colleagues, wish I could have stayed longer

Cons

None really, I wish I could have stayed longer

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Adjunct Faculty - Theater

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Good work/life balance with supportive colleagues

Good retirement match but high living costs

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