Does Davidson College pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Davidson College employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Davidson College. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Davidson College?

82% of Davidson College employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Davidson College 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Davidson College?

Research Assistant (8) , Director (7) , Student Worker (6) , Assistant Director (5) , Visiting Assistant Professor (4) , Lifeguard (3) , Resident Advisor (RA) (3) , Student Assistant (3) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Assistant Professor (2) , Assistant Teacher (2) , Associate Director (2) , Camp Counselor (2) , College Advisor (2) , Data Collector (2)

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

"Attracts great people to the campus" ((in 21 reviews)); "Campus is beautiful, and we have access to amenities like free gyms and the lake campus." ((in 13 reviews)); "friendly staff; convenient location on campus" ((in 11 reviews)); "Great benefits." ((in 9 reviews)); "Pleasant work environment, great location" ((in 7 reviews))

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

"Work a lot and low pay depending on position" ((in 21 reviews)); "None! Great experience and great management" ((in 5 reviews)); "Americorps status kept my salary low" ((in 4 reviews)); "few opportunities to advance within a department." ((in 3 reviews)); "Lack of diversity" ((in 3 reviews))

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Davidson College Reviews

4.3

82% would recommend to a friend

(201 total reviews)

Carol Quillen

94% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Culture and values

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Diversity and inclusion

4.0

Senior management

3.9

Career opportunities

3.3

Compensation and benefits

Davidson College has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 201 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Davidson College 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

201 reviews

4.0

25 June 2026

Great learning opportunities, but missing community connection

Fellow

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

lots of learning and exploration opportunities

Cons

lack of program and community with other fellows

5.0

15 June 2026

Great office environment but challenging for introverts

Admissions senior fellow

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Lovely office environment and invested coworkers

Cons

If you are an introvert, this job might not be for you.

3.0

23 Apr 2026

Flexibility and benefits, but low salary

Assistant director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Flexibility (hybrid schedule) and benefits. The campus is also beautiful.

Cons

The salary is quite low and the opportunities for growth and job mobility are limited.

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Great learning opportunities, but missing community connection

Great office environment but challenging for introverts

Flexibility and benefits, but low salary

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