Is Michigan State University a good company to work for as a Research Associate?

Research Associate professionals working at Michigan State University have rated their employer with 4.5 out of 5 stars in 62 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Michigan State University employees being 4.3 out of 5 stars. Search open Research Associate jobs at Michigan State University now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Research Associate interview questions at Michigan State University .

Does Michigan State University pay Research Associate employees well?

Research Associate professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Michigan State University with 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 62 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 10.3% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Research Associate salaries and benefits at Michigan State University .

What are the top reviewed jobs at Michigan State University?

Research Assistant (250) , Graduate Research Assistant (232) , Research Associate (68) , Teaching Assistant (67) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (50) , Service Center Representative (49) , Undergraduate Research Assistant (49) , Graduate Assistant (46) , Postdoctoral Research Associate (46) , Graduate Student (39) , Student Assistant (36) , Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (33) , Assistant Professor (32) , Intern (27) , Undergraduate Learning Assistant (27)

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

"the benefits are great and the job is flexible" ((in 218 reviews)); "It has been great to work alongside so many great minds and people who are invested in their work." ((in 202 reviews)); "Usually flexible hours and usually you aren't working the maximum weekly hours in my experience." ((in 146 reviews)); "MSU has a beautiful campus and is honestly it's a pleasure to head into work every morning." ((in 105 reviews)); "Flexible schedules and lots of options on campus for work" ((in 61 reviews))

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

"The only con I would have to say about working at MSU is the low pay." ((in 181 reviews)); "Low salary; Not many works" ((in 69 reviews)); "poor management can make a job less desirable." ((in 48 reviews)); "lack of leadership" ((in 20 reviews)); "Poor communication and organization." ((in 17 reviews))

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4.5

100% would recommend to a friend

(62 total reviews)

Samuel Stanley Jr.

97% approve of CEO

92% positive business outlook

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4.6

Culture and values

4.4

Diversity and inclusion

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.1

Senior management

4.1

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Career opportunities

Research Associate employees have rated Michigan State University with 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 62 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Research Associate professionals have an excellent working experience there. Michigan State University is rated 20% above average by Research Associate professionals compared to other employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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62 reviews

4.0

1 Oct 2025

Large R1 University

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Lots of research going on.

Cons

Impersonal large university that really 'follows the money'.

5.0

25 July 2025

Great place to work...

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great environment. Research is a plus! Nice benefits.

Cons

Sometimes you have to work "out of the clock" and don't get paid for it.

5.0

25 Nov 2024

Great Cluture

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Opportunity to learn and grow while doing a meaningful job

Cons

The management can improve and be more efficient

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