Does Metropolitan State University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Metropolitan State University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Metropolitan State University. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Metropolitan State University?

86% of Metropolitan State University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Metropolitan State University 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Metropolitan State University?

Community Faculty (4) , Analyst (3) , Management Analyst (3) , Office Assistant (3) , Student Worker (3) , Graduate Assistant (2) , Intern (2)

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

"Friendly people and healthy environment." ((in 6 reviews)); "Coworkers are generally very good people" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"The pay is low compared to the private sector and there is not much salary increase." ((in 4 reviews)); "Last min classes, no benefits, paid parking" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Metropolitan State University redundancies in 2026?

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

Metropolitan State University Reviews

4.0

86% would recommend to a friend

(81 total reviews)

Virginia Arthur

78% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

Metropolitan State University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 81 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Metropolitan State 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

81 reviews

5.0

1 July 2026

Meaningful role with supportive faculty, but unclear expectations

Teaching assistant

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Pros

Working as a Computer Science Course Aide was a meaningful and rewarding experience. I was trusted to support introductory programming students from many different backgrounds while also helping shape a relatively new role within the department. The faculty were supportive, open to feedback, and genuinely committed to improving the student experience. It was especially fulfilling to see that my work could make computer science feel more approachable for students who were still finding their place in the field.

Cons

Because the role was still developing, expectations and responsibilities could occasionally be unclear or change over time.

5.0

11 Feb 2026

Amazing faculty!

Anonymous employee

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Pros

The community and faculty the university served was phenomenal.

Cons

Can be a bit unorganized sometimes and wasn't as structured.

5.0

16 Jan 2026

Best place I've ever worked

Specialist

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Pros

The best part of Metro State is how much everyone cares about the students. It is so deep and protective. I am proud to work here.

Cons

I don't really have any cons. This is the best job I've ever had.

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