Does Michigan State University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Michigan State University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Michigan State University. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Michigan State University?

85% of Michigan State University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Michigan State University 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

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))

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

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

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Ratings by category

4.4

Diversity and inclusion

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.0

Culture and values

3.9

Career opportunities

3.7

Senior management

3.7

Compensation and benefits

Reviews by job title

59 reviews

1.0

25 Aug 2025

Good for new nurses to learn skills then leave

Veterinary nurse i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The only pro is that you will be able to learn a good amount of advanced techniques that will make you more appealing to your next employer.

Cons

Do not value nursing staff. Do not give bonuses. Do not give raises. Do not give shift differentials. Do not give weekend pay. Do not care about work/life balance. No way to advance to different positions. Required to do clinical instruction for CVM students. Doesn't provide onboarding training for specialty interns or seem to screen them at all.

3.0

10 Feb 2026

Good On-Campus Job weird management

Tour guide

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Hours work around your class schedule. Shifts are short. Fair pay.

Cons

Micromanagement from the top down. Shifts get called off fairly often. Training is extensive

4.0

11 Aug 2025

Great institution

Event coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Amazing benefits and opportunities for growth, career progression

Cons

Subject matter experts can become leaders with leadership training; levels of specialization can lead to silos

5.0

27 June 2025

Loved working at MSU

Outreach specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Loved working at MSU. Loved co-workers, faculty and staff. Work was meaningful. Working with students was rewarding.

Cons

As a faculty member you are expected to carry a heavy load and work independently with little opportunities for formal training or mentorship.

4.0

28 May 2024

Great for students needing a flexible schedule

Tour guide

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Staff is incredibly understanding of schedules for students, and will build your work schedule around you class schedule.

Cons

Becoming a tour guide is painful. The training for it was redundant and unhelpful. You learn as you do.

3.0

16 Dec 2024

Overall nice place to work.

General student worker (food services)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Kind coworkers, clam community, and easy to understand instructions.

Cons

Scheduling issues, standing the entire shift, specific scheduling requirements, and long training.

4.0

7 June 2024

Student Facilities Supervisor

Student facilities maintenance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Worked to build a full time or part time schedule around classes.

Cons

Pay was poor for an entry level job with little training in regards to the safety of the work. Other local entry level jobs were paying from 14-16$/hr at the time.

5.0

13 Aug 2024

Greenline - Student Caller

Student caller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great Work Environment Easy to work around class schedule Great training

Cons

No cons at this time

5.0

2 Jan 2026

Nice place for graduate school

Graduate research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Excellent school for graduate studies, healthcare is very good, and time off is reasonable.

Cons

Many training sessions that seem excessive, salary is really only enough to afford a one bedroom apartment and bare necessities.

5.0

4 Sept 2024

Good Employer, good university

Student info tech assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

managers allow flexible scheduling to allow taking classes

Cons

training is poor which leads to a frustrating first week

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Good for new nurses to learn skills then leave

Good On-Campus Job weird management

Great institution

Loved working at MSU

Great for students needing a flexible schedule

Overall nice place to work.

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