Does Bates College pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Bates College employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Bates College. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Bates College?

94% of Bates College employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Bates College 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.6 for culture and values and 4.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Bates College?

Research Assistant (10) , Teaching Assistant (8) , Administrative Assistant (5) , Associate Director (5) , Math Tutor (5) , Student Worker (5) , Tutor (5) , Undergraduate Research Assistant (3) , Academic Tutor (2) , Ecorep (2) , Junior Advisor (2) , Office Assistant (2) , Peer Writing Tutor (2) , Residence Life (2) , Senior Systems Administrator (2)

What are the pros of working at Bates College according to real employee reviews?

"great people and great atmosphere!" ((in 18 reviews)); "The benefits are great and the landscaping is pretty nice." ((in 11 reviews)); "Faculty, staff, and students are friendly." ((in 9 reviews)); "flexible hours for a full" ((in 7 reviews)); "Flexible schedule" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Bates College according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is minimum wage and you're lucky if you get 8+ hours per week" ((in 9 reviews)); "Most positions offered low salaries and part time hours." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Bates College redundancies in 2026?

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

Bates College Reviews

4.6

94% would recommend to a friend

(186 total reviews)

A. Clayton Spencer

90% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (186 reviews)

Bates College has an employee rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 186 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Bates College employee rating is 23% above average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

186 reviews

4.0

9 June 2026

Supportive community but demanding workload and travel

Admissions counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great community, PTO, wellness program, access to faciltities

Cons

travel, weekend work, heavy work load in winter

5.0

21 Apr 2026

Good work-life balance, but job availability is limited

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good scheduling and work-life balance for student jobs.

Cons

Hard to find good jobs as they close quickly. Have a resume ready to go before the applications come out.

5.0

19 Jan 2026

Great Community

Residence life

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- Collaborative team to resolve complex issues - Flexible schedule - Supportive supervisors - Personal development opportunities - Opportunities to collaborate with other offices - Great group of students and community members

Cons

- Limited opportunities for moving up career ladder - Annual structural changes

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Reviews by job title

Supportive community but demanding workload and travel

Good work-life balance, but job availability is limited

Great Community

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