Does Bethune-Cookman University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Bethune-Cookman University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Bethune-Cookman University. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Bethune-Cookman University?

54% of Bethune-Cookman University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Bethune-Cookman University 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Bethune-Cookman University?

Instructor (5) , Administrative Assistant (3) , Student Worker (3) , Executive Director (2) , Manager (2) , Math Tutor (2) , Public Safety Officer (2) , Staff Accountant (2)

What are the pros of working at Bethune-Cookman University according to real employee reviews?

"Good staff and students there" ((in 4 reviews)); "Cookman University offers competitive salaries and benefits to qualified applicants and provides a warm family atmosphere that supports the legacy Dr. McLeod Bethune of providing an excellent education and college experience for students." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Bethune-Cookman University according to real employee reviews?

"There needs to be better pay" ((in 8 reviews))

Bethune-Cookman University Reviews

3.3

54% would recommend to a friend

(93 total reviews)

E. LaBrent Chrite

70% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (93 reviews)

Bethune-Cookman University has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 93 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Bethune-Cookman 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

93 reviews

3.0

4 May 2026

Great work-life balance, but stuck in the past in other ways

Mental health counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

1) autonomy and flexibility regarding day-to-day duties 2) affirming, welcoming workplace 3) excellent benefits and value placed on work-life balance

Cons

1) limited support to make systemic and departmental changes 2) lack of openness to new technology 3) limited chances for career advancement

2.0

11 Dec 2025

BCU review

Associate professor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great faculty members and students.

Cons

Terrible management. 15 years and no pay increase for faculty only administration.

2.0

9 Oct 2025

One and Done

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great opportunity to wear multiple hats and deeply invest in students

Cons

Disorgnized, misaligned values, questionable financial movement, unprofessional behavior from staff and unsafe location

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