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Michigan State University Graduate Research Assistant reviews

4.4

86% would recommend to a friend

(234 total reviews)
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Samuel Stanley Jr.

98% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

Graduate Research Assistant employees have rated Michigan State University with 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 234 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Graduate Research Assistant professionals have an excellent working experience there. Michigan State University is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Graduate Research Assistant professionals compared to other employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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234 reviews
5.0
30 Apr 2026
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Pros

Supportive academic environment with opportunities for research, collaboration, mentoring, and professional growth. The work can be meaningful, especially when projects align with your academic interests.

Cons

Workload and expectations can vary significantly depending on the advisor, department, funding situation, and project deadlines. Communication is not always consistent.

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