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

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).

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186 reviews
5.0
21 Apr 2026
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

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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