Does Rice University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Rice University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Rice University. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Rice University?

86% of Rice University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Rice University 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Rice University?

Research Assistant (88) , Graduate Research Assistant (67) , Graduate Student (54) , PhD Student (49) , Postdoctoral Research Associate (45) , PhD Graduate Student (28) , Postdoctoral Fellow (28) , Graduate Student Researcher (25) , Teaching Assistant (25) , Research Scientist (24) , Assistant Director (16) , Intern (14) , Researcher (14) , Postdoctoral Researcher (13) , Lecturer (12)

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

"The campus is beautiful and getting out for walks during the day is amazing." ((in 150 reviews)); "Great People and very inviting to outsiders" ((in 101 reviews)); "Benefits were great" ((in 88 reviews)); "Great graduate student community and culture." ((in 35 reviews)); "Student worker so hours are flexible and allows for feedback" ((in 32 reviews))

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

"Low pay compares to the industry" ((in 79 reviews)); "Low salary for postdoc research associate" ((in 50 reviews)); "Parking is expensive and out of the way." ((in 29 reviews)); "Management is poor and quite frankly racist." ((in 17 reviews)); "Poor communication sometimes with management" ((in 7 reviews))

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An environment for Ego - Director Rice University Employee Review

3.0

9 Oct 2024

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The university enjoys the benefits of a respectable higher education institution

Cons

It's very difficult to create/innovate in the organization due to the sensitive egos of higher-ups. Very political. Pay is also terrible.

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5.0

16 Jun 2026

Intern

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Great people and working environment

Cons

Very rigorous work, can be overwhelming

4.0

6 Jul 2026

Lab manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good communications, good boss, good location

Cons

No scope for raises. Receive silly plaques to commemorate work anniversaries rather than raise.

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