Does Ferris State University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ferris State University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ferris State University. This rating has improved by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ferris State University?

58% of Ferris State University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ferris State University 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ferris State University?

Student Worker (7) , Resident Advisor (RA) (6) , Professor (4) , Adjunct Faculty (3) , Assistant Manager (3) , Assistant Professor (3) , Associate Professor (3) , Food Service Worker (3) , Project Manager (3) , Resident Advisor (3) , Secretary (3) , Tutor (3) , Administrative Support (2) , Data Analyst (2) , Desktop Support Technician (2)

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

"Good people." ((in 11 reviews)); "Flexible hours allowed me to create my own schedule in order to allow time for my classes and study schedule." ((in 11 reviews)); "There are great students and some good colleagues at Ferris." ((in 9 reviews)); "Good benefits." ((in 9 reviews)); "Friendly staff across campus." ((in 7 reviews))

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

"Low pay and constantly understaffed" ((in 13 reviews)); "There is a general disconnect between middle and upper management, mostly on the part of upper management." ((in 5 reviews)); "Low pay, management and HR suck" ((in 5 reviews)); "Hostile work environment." ((in 3 reviews)); "Opaque leadership, low respect for faculty as professionals" ((in 3 reviews))

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Ferris State University Reviews

3.6

58% would recommend to a friend

(208 total reviews)

David L. Eisler

66% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

Ferris State University has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 208 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ferris State University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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208 reviews

5.0

29 Aug 2025

Student assistant experience

Student assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The supervisors are very understanding of school and work balance and are flexible with schedules.

Cons

Not a lot of work hours compared to off-campus jobs.

5.0

26 June 2025

University Recreation Center - Best job on campus for students

Supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Very flexible with class schedule. Great environment. Located in heart of campus.

Cons

Like any job, it can be a bit cliquey but that was really only certain groups of students and not management.

5.0

14 Apr 2025

Great place to learn and grow

Digital marketing intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

It's a wonderful place to grow in experience and has many opportunities

Cons

As a student, I wish I could have had a higher pay.

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